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California Adoption Information

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Adopting in California

Agency adoptions in California can be done by licensed public or private agencies. The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) also places children for adoption. In order for the agency to place a child for adoption, the child's birth parents must have their parental rights terminated. A court can terminate rights and parents can relinquish their own rights to their child.

The CDSS helps birth parents who choose to place their child for adoption. They also help those families who want to adopt a child. They provide information and assistance to all families involved in the adoption process.

When an individual chooses to work with an adoption agency, they ... [more]

Adoption Professionals in California

Kristin A.F. Yellin is a licensed Attorney and Chief Counsel of Adoption Network Law Center. An advocate for the rights and well-being of children Kristin brings her knowledge and passion for children to the world of adoption, making her ideal in helping build families. [more]

Adoption Network Law Center (visit website)
1 (866) 266-6886

Mark Goldman is an attorney specializing in newborn domestic adoption and the founder of AdoptHelp Law Center. Mark Goldman is an attorney & founder of AdoptHelp Law Center. Mark's passion for giving clients the gift of parenthood & giving children the gift of family can be [more]

AdoptHelp Law Center (visit website)
(818) 789-3477, (800) 637-7999

A non-profit open adoption agency. Free services to birthparents throughout the U.S. Get your questions answered and choose the family for your child. International and full domestic services available to Northern California adoptive families. Work with experienced ... [more]

Adoption Connection (visit website)
(415) 359-2494, (800) 972-9225

Adoption Alliance is a licensed non-profit international adoption program. Our experienced consultants offer adoption information, counseling and support in exploring options along the adoption pathway. Contact us now to get started! [more]

Adoption Alliance of Southern California (visit website)
(858) 637-3060

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Creating Families through the Miracle of Adoption. If you are looking to complete your family through adoption or place a child in a loving home due to an unplanned pregnancy, we are here to help. Why A is 4 Adoption? We are a small "hands on" organization with a passion for [more]

A is 4 Adoption (visit website)
(866) 569-2229, (866) 5 MY-BABY

Unexpected Pregnancy Hotline We offer free counseling and support. Talk with a trained counselor who will help you explore your options and determine your future. 800-537-2229 [more]

LDS Family Services (visit website)
(800) 537-2229

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Unplanned Pregnancy

If you are pregnant and considering adoption, visit the Adoption Directory to speak with a caring professional in California.You can also view profiles of hopeful adoptive couples near California, provided as a service of ParentProfiles.com.

Children Waiting for Adoption in California

Are you ready to be a parent? There are tens of thousands of children in the United States foster system and many more available children worldwide. There are many children in California who are hoping to be adopted.

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California Adoption Forums

Low income adoption?

February 9, 2010, 1:48 am

My husband and I are interested in starting the adoption process. He is 35, and I will be 21 in ...

LA county Foster or Foster/Adopt parents

February 7, 2010, 3:39 pm

When I first read your post I said to myself, "Yes! Hopefully Orange County follows suit!". A birth ...

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Born in California 76, Adopted in Oregon 80

I was born in modeston 11/18/76 i was adopted in southern oregon 1980

California Adoption

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male 1/5/1965 LA, California ISO BF

...Adoptee searching. Sex: Male D.O.B: 1/5/1965 Location: Los Angeles County Race: White ...

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California Adoption Laws

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Adoptees

Birthmothers

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May 2, 1970 (F) - The adoption papers went through the offices of dalton,pitts, mordoch, tuller, vonesch, kane, and CArosella, and ... [ more ]

Mar 29, 1987 (F) - Was adopted at birth, want to find my birthmother [ more ]

Nov 2, 1952 (F) - Birth father was in navy at sea when i was born. was told i am scotch-irish and osage (ameriCAn indian) mother ... [ more ]

Nov 21, 1951 (M) - Adoptive parents named arne r. & virginia r. anderson [ more ]

Jun 30, 1983 - I believe the birth parents names were CArolyn and eugene kirshner, but im not sure of the spellings. [ more ]

Aug 2, 1967 (F) - This was a closed adoption, as per the era. this angel was placed out of love and hope for a loving peaceful life ... [ more ]

Jan 24, 1988 (M) - Some time the CAse worker was also CAlled ( peggy). alot of the information was lost in our move back to houston ... [ more ]

Aug 20, 1971 (M) - I believe the adoptive name is timothy evans. his adoptive father was a professor at either the universty of ... [ more ]

Mar 14, 1979 (M) - Birthmother- kathy zink birthfather- ed specht birthsister- lea zink [ more ]

Nov 7, 1962 (M) - We think the baby was born in the san jose area of CAlifornia but san francisco could be a possibility also. [ more ]

Dec 11, 1983 (F) - The spelling of the name maybe different than used here and adoptive parents maybe hobkins [ more ]

Dec 30, 1962 (F) - Birth mother: jeanette; dob: 9/6/1941 [ more ]

Sep 25, 1956 (F) - Baby girl was born with an unknown illness. may have been adopted by a married doctor and nurse at birth hospital. [ more ]

Jul 17, 1961 (M) - Was given up for adoption at age seven, born in la,CAlifornia but adopted in dallas,texas name was changed to kirk ... [ more ]

Aug 3, 1968 (M) - Registration no. h2iimml68714 birth father iso male adoptee dob 03 aug 1968 CA other volunteer helping: birth ... [ more ]

Mar 5, 1951 (F) - She might have been born in 1952. [ more ]