Hello, my name is Sarah Hunter, and I am here to walk you through the foster care and/or adoption process. I am happy to answer your adoption and foster questions and assist you in making the licensing process a positive experience. For more information please contact me, your AdoptUsKids RRT, at 1-800-451-5246, ext. 277.

Contact Information

The Adoption Exchange

Sarah Hunter

(303) 755-4756, ext. 277

shunter@adoptex.org

Licensing Requirements to Adopt

If you live outside of the U.S., it is still possible for you to adopt a U.S. child from foster care. There are two agencies that can assist you with the adoption process. These agencies are Adopt Abroad and VIDA (Voice for International Development and Adoption). Please contact each agency to learn about their individual programs, requirements and costs. Their contact information is listed below.

Does it Cost to Foster or Adopt?

Private Child Placement Agencies provide adoption licensing services for a fee. Please contact Adopt Abroad or VIDA (contact information is located in the Agency Contact Section) for their costs.

Parent Support Groups

Please contact Adopt Abroad or VIDA (contact information is located in the Agency Contact section) for their suggestions.

Agency Contact and Orientation Information

Adopt Abroad

www.adopt-abroad.com

1-888-687-3644

VIDA (Voice for International Development and Adoption)

members.aol.com/vidaadopt/vida.html

vidaadopt@aol.com

(518) 828-4527

Information on Children

The children in the public child welfare system range in age from 0 to 21. Abuse, neglect or other family issues prevent them from living with their birth parents.