Getting Started
- Adoption Information
DCYF provides general information on becoming a foster or adoptive parent in New Hampshire. - Child Adoption Laws
Adoption laws for state of New Hampshire. - DHHS District Offices
Contact information for DHHS district offices. - LGBT Adoption Laws
LGBT adoption laws in New Hampshire. - Pre-Service Training Information
Information on mandatory 21-hour FACES pre-service training classes. - Private Adoption Agencies
DCYF compiled a list of private adoption agencies in New Hampshire. - Public and Private Agency Search
Public and private foster care adoption agencies in New Hampshire. - Adoption Information
Adoption information by state - Understanding New Hampshire’s Adoption Laws and Policies
An overview of adoption laws - Home Study Requirements (See bottom of page for providers)
Information on the Home study program and requirements
Searching for Children
- WWK Recruiters
Scroll down and click on New Hampshire to view contact information for Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiters families may contact regarding waiting New Hampshire children. - Heart Gallery Of America
Photo lists of waiting children
Pre-Placement
- ICPC Information
Provides general information about ICPC process in New Hampshire, including contact information for state ICPC offices.
Post-Adoption Support & Resources
- Adoption Assistance
Select New Hampshire to view more information on adoption assistance in the state of New Hampshire, courtesy of Child Welfare Information Gateways. - Family Resource Center at NH State Library
NH State Library compiled a list of resources for foster and adoptive families. - New Hampshire Foster & Adoptive Parent Association Resources
Provides online resoureces and organizations for foster and adoptive families. - Post-Adoption Resources
A DCYF brochure on post-adoption resources. - State Subsidy Information
NACAC provides general information on adoption subsidies in New Hampshire. - Adoption Services
DCYF services and information - Attachment and Trauma Specialists
A list of therapists specializing in working with attachment and trauma related issues. - Behavioral Care
A list of local mental health agencies - Adoption Therapists
A list of local therapists that specialize in adoption - Child Care Resources
A compiled list of local child-care resources - Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Programs
A list of local sex abuse treatment centers and programs - Counseling Resources
Local Counseling resources - Kid Counseling
A list of local child therapists - Kinship Care
Information on kinship care resources - Medical Resources
Health and medical resources - Free Medical Resources
A list of free medical clinics - NPEN National Parenting Education Network
A list of programs by state - NOFAS FASDState FASD Support
State resources and support group information - Trauma Counseling
Therapists trained in treating trauma-related issues - Nurturing Parent Program
Parent Programs - Online Support Groups
A list of online support group resources - Post-Adoption Questions & Answers
Parents Handbook - 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 summer activities for kids
Home Study Service Providers
- Abby’s One True Gift Adoptions
Home Study Service Provider - American Adoptions
Home Study Service Provider - Nightlight Christian Adoptions
Home Study Service Provider
