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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

Attorneys
Agencies
International
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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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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
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

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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

Pact Adoption Alliance in Oakland?
November 6, 2009, 3:33 pm
I am also interested in information about this agency.
Regarding the Kids Attorney
November 6, 2009, 12:50 pm
The only reason why this kids attorney is doing this is becuase we are filing De facto and that ...

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California Adoption Laws



California Adoption Registry

Adoptees
Birthmothers
Birthfathers
Siblings, etc
Apr 6, 1937 (M) - Birth mothers name was vera mechikoff. she was living at 15 ontario avenue, long beach, CAlifornia. the birth ... [ more ]
Oct 30, 1964 (F) - Parents or natural lived just down the street. my father signed abandonment papers by the name of james colvin. my ... [ more ]
Feb 21, 1980 (F) - I also have a brother with me named gregory richardson [ more ]
Feb 4, 1976 (F) - Possible 6 half-siblings [ more ]
Mar 15, 1969 (M) - It was a state sealed adoption. some of the information you want i don't have. [ more ]
Aug 23, 1973 (F) - Adopted by peter & sheila feher [ more ]
Jan 17, 1979 (M) - I made a needlepoint picture for him that has a childs prayer on it. i had put my initials on it, but they said ... [ more ]
Dec 1, 1985 (F) - This was a private adoption threw an attourney named linda nunez out of CAlifornia. given the name at birth , ... [ more ]
May 18, 1969 (F) - Unsure of actual birthdate. was put up for adoption in chiCAgo il, when child was approximately 4 months old. ... [ 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 20, 1967 (F) - Mother cheryl signed her parental rights over to me, greg groves in front of the judge when she was 4, maybe a ... [ more ]
Nov 3, 1976 (F) - Birth father's last name is mchenry and only info is she was baby girl nelson [ more ]
Nov 22, 1964 (M) - My mom kareen magowan gave my brother up for adoption in 1964. she said it was threw a christian adoption agency ... [ more ]
May 28, 1969 (F) - The hospital was west hills hospital at 1:40p.m., and the doctor was jack swartz. it was in la county, CAnoga ... [ more ]
Aug 1, 1958 (M) - Hispanic male [ more ]


California Adoption Blogs

Should I stay or should I go? The lifelong question of parents everywhere. When dealing ... [ more ]
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Since we couldn’t go on the roller coaster, the B family opted to go see a couple of ... [ more ]

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