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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.

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Adoption Professionals in California

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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

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
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

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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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Dec 1, 1947 (M) - I was left in a parked CAr in the city of berkeley. birth date CAn be off by one or two days. [ more ]
Jul 20, 1966 (F) - Birth facts: full term, 2 1/2 hour labor, time of birth- 2:35 pm, 20". i was told my birth mother was married ... [ more ]
Oct 31, 1958 (M) - Registration no. h0dj2a547194 male adoptee iso dob 31 oct 1958 CA other adoption information: has an older brother ... [ more ]
Apr 19, 1979 (M) - My birth mother is of italian decent-met my birth father while he was in the navy. this is all i know of them [ more ]
Jun 5, 1986 (M) - I had an open adoption ,that was handled by on attorny in las angles , [ more ]
Sep 22, 1988 (F) - Last known address modesto, CA original social security number 612-22-2612 [ more ]
Aug 31, 1968 (F) - Birth child found. thank you "search angels" [ more ]
Feb 3, 1967 (M) - La county adoption - arrangements were made prior to delivery and the hospital released the to the adoption agency [ more ]
Aug 10, 1986 (M) - I was 15 at the time of my sons birth. i did sign the forms to allow his adoption. i do not remember that much ... [ more ]
Oct 31, 1988 (M) - Justin was born @ "the birth place" in menlo park CA. [ more ]
Dec 19, 1967 (F) - Birth father (w.dale surrett)looking for daughter, adopted name (kristin d. hamilton)date of birth 12-19-1967. [ more ]
Apr 30, 1966 (F) - Born in spring of 1966 in monterrey or CArmel CAlifornia. adopted at birth. [ more ]
Aug 31, 1958 (M) - Registration no. h33lqa042253 male adoptee iso (vs) dob 31 aug 1958 CA other volunteer helping: adoptee. ... [ more ]
Nov 30, 1961 (F) - My mother raline emery was born nov 30 1961. i think her parents last names were rood/lansford. we are looking ... [ more ]
Nov 30, 1949 (M) - Jan.2006, at age 52,my birth 5/9/53.i just found out my mother CArol baldwin,father james baldwin,mothers maiden ... [ more ]
Nov 30, 1959 (F) - Kimberly may , freda ray , joe lavern foster was deserted by there father in 1967 or 1968 fathers ... [ more ]


California Adoption Blogs

I had a honeymoon 19 years ago. I went to California with my new husband, we visited Los ... [ more ]
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There is a very interesting series of articles on open adoption in the LA Times this ... [ more ]
I came across an article recently that stated that the Board of Supervisors in Orange ... [ more ]

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