Child Adoption Laws by State
For every kind of adoption, the birth parents and adopting family have to go by the laws of each state involved as well as the laws of the U.S. Government.
We will make sure this happens and help everyone involved. However, if you want to look at the adoption laws of your state, please click the link in the chart below or visit ChildAdoptionLaws.com.
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If you decide on adoption, we can make sure your child is placed with the perfect family, your rights are protected, and that you receive all the financial assistance and medical help as well as other types of help that the law allows.
We are committed to putting your needs first and to helping you in every way possible. Feel free to contact us (toll-free 1(800)943-0400) if you have any questions or if you want our guidance and help.
Adoption Laws: State-by-State
Indian Child Welfare Act
The first of two U.S. government laws that must be meet are The Indian Child Welfare Act. This may apply if either birth parent has a set amount of Native American Indian heritage. But don't worry, our agency will take care of the details in meeting this lawrequirements of this law.
Interstate Compact
The second U.S. law that must be met is called the Interstate Compact Act. This law must be met whenever a child goes from one state to another state for the purpose of adoption. As with the ICWA above, our agency will take care of the details of this law.
Financial Help
Many states have "kinship care" or "relative caregiver" program to help if a blood relative adopts the child. In these states, the relative may receive financial help.
If You Need Help
We, Adoption Services, are a licensed non-profit adoption agency that helps birth mothers living in all 50 states and we help U.S. citizens living in any other country. Please contact us or call (toll-free 1(800)943-0400) if you have any questions or want help. All calls are confidential and there is never any obligation or cost to you for our help.
We will help you make sure that your child is placed with the perfect family, your rights are protected, and that you receive all the legal and financial assistance and medical help as well as other types of help that the law allows. Please visit the link "Ways we can help you".
We are committed to putting your needs first and to helping you in every way possible. Feel free to contact us (toll-free 1(800)943-0400) if you have any questions or if you want our guidance and help.