United States/Domestic Adoption Program: The Children

Infants of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, as well as Caucasian infants, are adopted through the Domestic program. Parents may specify the age or racial/ ethnic background of the child they hope to adopt, but those who are able to be more flexible are likely to have a match made more quickly. Similarly, if one can be open to a child who may have a health risk or concern, there will be more opportunities for a possible placement. Parents may specify their ability or willingness to parent a child with special needs. Some children will be legally free for adoption through relinquishment or may be classified as a "legal risk" pending the termination of birth father rights by the courts. Adoptive parents may specify the degree of legal risk they wish to consider.

Children become available to this program through a variety of services, including our Expectant Parent Counseling Program, our Identified Adoptions Program or referrals through other U.S. adoption professionals.