Explore Our Adoption Programs

Welcome to the start of an incredible journey.

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 personalized care and full range of services will allow you to begin your adoption story with confidence and peace of mind. 

Ready to get started? Review all of our adoption pathways below, and sign up for an upcoming free adoption info session through our events calendar!

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Receive our Adoption 101 Beginner’s Guide

Our Adoption 101 packet provides comprehensive, easy-to-understand information about the adoption process, tailored to guide and support individuals exploring adoption options.

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International Adoption

Special Needs Adoption

Domestic Adoption

Home Study Services

Waiting Children Program

Kinship And Relative Adoption

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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.

Our support continues beyond placement day, with our full range of services and programs to support you and your child through all of life’s stages. From playgroups to parent meetups, mentorship programs, counseling and more, Spence-Chapin is there to support your family every step of the way. 

Upcoming Info Sessions

May

13

05:00pm – 05:00pm

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.

May

14

08:00am – 09:00am

Domestic Adoption in Arizona with Spence-Chapin

Click the link below to learn more about this event

May

14

12:30pm – 01:30pm

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

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May

14

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.

May

28

01:00pm – 02:00pm

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.

Jun

12

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.

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.”

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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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