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The Adoption Foundation

Give a Child Back Years of Their Childhood

The Adoption Foundation is the charitable wing of American Adoptions of California and Family Connections Christian Adoptions, both affiliates of American Adoptions and registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.

Our Current Campaign

Today, nearly 70,000 children are in the foster care system waiting for a permanent home. Unfortunately, too many will wait years, and some will never be adopted.

Our goal is to inform and educate to spread awareness that adoption is always an option, and it provides children with a safe, loving home with a wonderful family ready to give a life full of opportunity.

To reach our goals of helping everyone involved in adoption, we need your help.

You can learn more about our Adoption Foundation and how to get involved by visiting our American Adoptions of California page. 

A Vision Forward

Our current campaign is just the beginning. Led by Chairman Scott Mars, the Foundation continues his life-long commitment to making a child's life better through adoption.

Read Scott's Story.

Our focus is on creating a foundation that reaches everyone touched by adoption.

  • Children: Help children in foster care receive the support they need and find loving families sooner.
  • Expectant and Birth Parents: Ensure women understand all options and have access to support before and after a placement.
  • Adoptive Families: Avoid financial barriers to adoption and provide support long after placement.
  • Adoptees: Build resources and connections that support adoptees throughout their lives.
  • The People Who Shape Adoption: Educate professionals and work toward better practices that help children find families sooner.

To learn more about how you can help change lives, visit our American Adoptions of California Foundation page below. 

The Adoption Foundation

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Adoption Home Study

Adoption Home Study Process

Learn what a home study is and why you need one to adopt a child.

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Home Study Questions and Answers

While adoption home studies vary slightly from agency to agency and state to state, there are several key elements that are almost always included in every home study.

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Home Studies: State by State

Find a qualified professional in your state to complete your home study.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do we need to retain our own attorney?

No, American Adoptions has established relationships with some of the best adoption attorneys in the nation. Because adoption laws vary from state to state and between counties, it is important to utilize the services of an adoption attorney who specializes in the state where the adoption will finalize, which is unknown until you match with an expectant mother. You have the right to retain your own attorney, but doing so may be an additional, unnecessary expense.

Can we choose the gender of our baby?

American Adoptions does not allow gender specificity in adoption. Any family who wishes to be gender-specific in their adoption should contact us at 1-800-ADOPTION and ask about the possibility of an exception waiver before taking any other steps toward adoption with our agency. Any families who do receive an exception to be gender-specific may also incur an additional fee, which helps cover the additional advertising costs of such a request.

Please note that gender specificity will likely increase your wait time significantly.

Additional Resources

Adoption Newsletter

Did you know that American Adoptions offers a free bi-weekly e-newsletter? Sign up today to keep up-to-date on the latest in adoption news and information.

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Famous Adoptions

Learn which famous Hollywood actors, sports stars, politicians and other icons have been touched by adoption.

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Adoption Glossary

Do adoption terms and phrases leave you feeling confused? Learn the meaning to key adoption words and phrases with our comprehensive adoption glossary.

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