California Adoption Information

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...[more]

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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.

Featured California Children from The Adoption.com Photolisting

Jassmonick 'Jazzy' (California / 11 / F)

Jazzy is a sweet, energetic and outgoing child. She is very inquisitive and loves to ask a lot of questions, try new things and experience life to the fullest. Jazzy enjoys learning and is doing well in school. She is spontaneous and... [more]

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