Explore Our Adoption Programs

Welcome to the start of an incredible journey.

Congratulations on taking the first steps toward growing your family through adoption. Our personalized care and full range of services will allow you to begin your adoption story with confidence and peace of mind. For over a century, Spence-Chapin has provided guidance, education and support to families throughout the adoption process and has found loving, permanent families for over 20,000 children. Our team of experienced social workers will be there for you, to walk you through every step of the way.

Ready to get started? Sign up for an upcoming free adoption info session through our events calendar!

International Adoption

Special Needs Adoption

Domestic Adoption

Home Study Services

Waiting Children

Kinship And Relative Adoption

Upcoming Info Sessions

Feb

12

12:30pm – 01:30pm

Domestic Adoption in New York & New Jersey with Spence-Chapin

Do you live in New York or New Jersey and are considering adopting an infant? Learn about Spence-Chapin’s Domestic Adoption Program for New York and New Jersey families during this free webinar! This webinar is the first step for families interested in applying to Spence-Chapin as all webinar attendees will receive a Domestic Adoption Program application. Our team will share details about the adoption program, including the application process, open adoption, demographics of the children in need of adoption, the matching process, options counseling for birth parents, and more!

Feb

19

01:00pm – 02:00pm

Introduction to Adoption from South Africa

Our International Team is excited to host this webinar and to share information about adopting from South Africa. Spence-Chapin is proud to have the longest history of any US-based agency of facilitating adoption from South Africa and we work with adoptive families living across the entire United States.

Feb

26

01:00pm – 02:00pm

Introduction to Adoption from Colombia

Join us to learn about our Colombia Adoption Program. Our Colombia Adoption Program is open to singles, married couples, unmarried couples, and welcomes LGBTQ+ parents.

Feb

26

06:00pm – 07:00pm

Adoption 101

Join Spence-Chapin staff to learn about the current landscape of international and domestic adoption and the needs of children waiting for adoptive families.

Mar

18

05:00pm – 06:00pm

Introduction to Adoption from South Africa

Our International Team is excited to host this webinar and to share information about adopting from South Africa. Spence-Chapin is proud to have the longest history of any US-based agency of facilitating adoption from South Africa and we work with adoptive families living across the entire United States.

Mar

19

05:00pm – 06:00pm

Introduction to Adoption from Colombia

Our International Team is excited to host this webinar and to share information about adopting from South Africa. Spence-Chapin is proud to have the longest history of any US-based agency of facilitating adoption from South Africa and we work with adoptive families living across the entire United States.

THE SPENCE-CHAPIN WAY IS TO OFFER LIFETIME SUPPORT FOR YOUR FAMILY.

Spence-Chapin is a licensed and accredited nonprofit organization that offers comprehensive adoption services. Whether you are planning your adoption through our domestic, international, or special needs adoption programs, or working with another agency or private attorney, we offer a full range of services that will help you on your journey.

TESTIMONIALS

“We could not have been happier with our experience with Spence-Chapin. The entire staff is incredible, and we feel so lucky to be part of the Spence-Chapin family.”

“The people at Spence-Chapin are professionals. You can count on them for the expertise and organization you need in a completing your home study. Truly A+. And they’ve been doing it a very long time.”

“Thank you, Spence Chapin, for helping our three baby girls find their way home.”

“Spence-Chapin is wonderful! They’re friendly, informative, responsive, and encouraging. Their programs and resources are impressive. I highly recommend them.”

Spence-Chapin promotes equal opportunity for all clients by complying with local, state and federal laws and regulations. We do not exclude, deny applicants, or otherwise discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, military device obligation, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, sate or local laws. Our policies and practices are intended to ensure that all clients are treated equally.

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