Getting Started
- Adopting From Child Welfare System in D.C. Outlines process of becoming an approved foster or adoptive parent in D.C.
- Child and Family Services Agency Home page for CFSA with information on fostering, adoption, and other resources.
- LGBT Adoption Laws LGBT adoption laws in D.C.
- Public and Private Agency Search PUblic and private foster care adoption agencies in Washington D.C.
- Adoption Information Adoption Information by state
- Understanding Washington’s DC’s Adoption Laws and Policies An overview of adoption laws
- Adoption Services CFSA provides an overview of adoption services
- Home Study Requirements (See bottom of page for providers) Information on the Home study program and requirements
Searching for Children
- Adoptions Together Heart Gallery Heart Gallery featuring waiting foster children in D.C.
- Wednesday’s Child Videos featuring some of D.C.’s waiting children.
- WWK Recruiters Scroll down and click on D.C. to view contact information for Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiters families may contact regarding D.C.’s waiting children.
- Adoption Resources Heart Gallery of America
Pre-Placement
- ICPC Information Provides general information about ICPC process in D.C., including contact information for state ICPC offices.
Post-Adoption Support & Resources
- Adoption Assistance Select District of Columbia to view more information on adoption assistance in D.C., courtesy of Child Welfare Information Gateway.
- Crisis Intervention Services Provides contact information for 24-hour crisis line.
- Community and Government Resources Adoptions Together compiled a list of local and government resources.
- Counseling Services Adoptions Together provides families with post-adoption counseling, education, parent coaching, and support groups.
- Education & Training Adoptions Together provides families with free and paid webinars to further their education and training.
- Saturday Respite Program A respite program for families parenting children ages 8-14 with traumatic histories of abuse and neglect. The program is free, meets on the 2nd Saturday of every month from 10am-4pm. The goal is to provide parents with a break and allow children to develop positive peer relationships.
- Support and Training Events A calendar of upcoming support and training events, hosted by Adoptions Together.
- State Subsidy Information NACAC provides general information on adoption subsidies in D.C.
- Youth Programs Interactive map allows you to locate federally funded youth programs for your child. Resources include mental health, bullying, mentoring, afterschool, and more.
- Attachment and Trauma Specialists A list of local therapists that specialize in working with attachment and trauma related issues.
- Behavioral care A list of local treatment centers for behavioral care
- Adoption Therapists A list of local therapists that specialize in adoption
- Child Care Resources A compiled list of child-care resources
- Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Programs A list of local treatment centers specializing in child abuse treatment
- Counseling Resources A compiled list of counseling resources
- Kid Counseling A list of local therapists specializing in treating children
- Kinship Care Kinship programs and information
- Medical Resources Health and medical resources
- NPEN National Parenting Education Network A list of programs by state
- NOFAS FASD Support State resources and support group information
- Trauma Counseling A list of local therapists specializing in trauma related issues.
- Online Support Groups A list of online support group resources
- Post-Adoption Questions and Answers Frequently asked questions and answers regarding adoption
- Special Health Care Needs Resources for parents of children with special health care needs.
Events and Activities
- Cultural Events Events Calendar
- Summer Activities a list of activities for kids.
- Support and Training Events A calendar of upcoming support and training events, hosted by Adoptions Together.
Home Study Service Providers
- Abby’s One True Gift Home study service provider
- Adopolis Home study service provider
- Home Study Services Home study service provider
