Adoption Agencies Near You
Adoption can be scary and overwhelming, but it is all worth it when you can add a child who needs a home to your family. BBB can help you find trustworthy and BBB Accredited adoption agencies. Use the filter to find a BBB Accredited adoption agency near you. Read reviews and view complaint history of adoption agencies near you.
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311 Maple Ave W Ste E,
Vienna, VA 22180-4309
10332 Main St # 359,
Fairfax, VA 22030-2410
3824 Glenbrook Rd,
Fairfax, VA 22031-3107
Societies for Experimental Biology
Adoption Agencies
9650 Rockville Pike,
Bethesda, MD 20814-3999
4900 Connecticut Ave NW,
Washington, DC 20008-2001
U-Store BRX
Adoption Agencies
5829 Seminary Rd,
Falls Church, VA 22041-3009
5250 Cherokee Ave Ste 203,
Alexandria, VA 22312-2052
2009 14th St N Apt 510,
Arlington, VA 22201-6105
8555 16th St Ste 600,
Silver Spring, MD 20910-2845
8630 Fenton St # 3310,
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3806
8630 Fenton St Ste 310,
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3816
8807 Colesville Rd,
Silver Spring, MD 20910-4346
508 Kennedy St NW Ste 300,
Washington, DC 20011-3137
Forever Families Adoption Services, Inc.
Adoption Agencies
9 North Third Street Suite 200N,
Warrenton, VA 20186
4061 Powder Mill Rd Ste 320,
Calverton, MD 20705-3149
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If you are looking to adopt a child, there are several routes you can take. You can adopt out of the foster care system, with an adoption lawyer to help broker a private adoption, or within your own family. According to adoption.com, “traditional orphanages as portrayed in novels and movies no longer exist in America,” having been replaced by the foster system and residential treatment facilities.
Many families want to adopt an infant to raise them from as young an age as possible. As a result, it can be more challenging to adopt a baby than an older child or a teen. Waiting times can be long, and processes can feel competitive.
The more flexible you are regarding what kind of child you are willing to adopt, the more likely you may find someone to bring home. If you are open to considering any child without preference for age, gender or race, you may find your search comes to a happy conclusion faster.
According to the “Creating a Family” website, there are five questions to ask yourself before you adopt:
- What adoption options should I consider?
- What agency is right for me?
- Are my finances ready for the expenses of adoption?
- Do I have a support network?
- What do I need to learn?
As you consider each of these questions, you’ll be able to focus on the type of organization that will be best for you.
Look carefully at the list of adoption agencies near you, above. Check out the reviews and see if complaints are resolved quickly. Always look for businesses that adhere to BBB's Standards for Trust.
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