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
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