How do I find a safe adoption agency?

The first step in finding a safe adoption agency in Washington is researching the agencies in your area. Visit the Washington Department of Social and Health Services website and review their list of licensed adoption agencies. For each agency, review their website to make sure they follow ethical adoptions practices, such as providing open adoption services and post-adoption support. Research each agency to make sure they have a positive reputation in the community. Ask other adoptive parents and the local adoption contact person in the Department of Social and Health Services for referrals. You can also contact Child Welfare Information Gateway and the Washington State Council for Adoption to get help selecting an agency. These organizations provide information and referrals on how to find a safe adoption agency in your state. Once you have chosen an agency, contact them to discuss the adoption process. Ask about their requirements for potential adoptive parents, as well as their fees, procedures and adoption services. If possible, visit the office to see how the staff interact with potential adoptive parents and the birth parents. This can be a good indication of the agency’s commitment to ethical adoption practices. Finally, make sure to ask the Washington Department of Social and Health Services for the agency’s license information. Ensure that their license is current and in good standing. This will help ensure that you are working with a safe and reputable adoption agency.

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