If you’re interested in pursuing adoption in Washington — whether has a pregnant woman or a hopeful adoptive family — it can be tough to find resources specific to your area. With this in mind, then, we at American Adoptions have compiled a cheat sheet of Spokane adoption resources. You can also contact us online to learn more about adoption in Washington. Happy researching!

Spokane Adoption Agencies

American Adoptions is a full-service, national adoption agency, and as such, we’re more than capable of completing a Spokane adoption. However, if you’re interested in researching other adoption professionals in Spokane, here’s a starting point:

• Lutheran Community Services

• Adoption Services of Spokane

• Antioch Adoptions

Spokane Adoption Attorneys

No matter which adoption agency you work with, you’ll need the help of an adoption attorney during the proceedings. If you work with American Adoptions, you’ll be connected with a trusted attorney. If not, you’ll want to begin contacting the following Spokane adoption lawyers:

• Mark Iverson, PS

• Burke Law Group

• Hodgson Law Office

Spokane Foster Care Professionals

At American Adoptions, we aren’t involved with Spokane’s foster care system. However, if you’re interested in foster parenting or adopting from foster care in Spokane, you should contact the following foster care agencies:

• Children’s Home Society of Washington

• Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families

• Foster Parent Association of Eastern Washington

Spokane Adoption Home Study Providers

Before any family can adopt, whether in a private domestic adoption or an adoption from foster care, they will be required to undergo a home study. This is essentially an assessment of a family’s readiness to adopt that occurs in three phases — the documentation phase, a home inspection and interviews with each family member. It can be nerve-wracking, but the right home study professional will guide you through the process smoothly. Here are some professionals who can complete your adoption home study in Spokane:

• Adoption Services of Spokane

• Your Adoptive Family

• Faith International Adoptions

Spokane International Adoption Agencies

If you’re interested in international adoption in Spokane, the first step is always to determine which country you’d like to adopt from, as different agencies specialize in completing different intercountry adoptions. Once you’ve narrowed down that list, you can contact one of Spokane’s international adoption agencies:

• Children’s House International Adoptions

• Holt International

Spokane Hospitals

If you’re a pregnant woman considering adoption in Spokane, your birth plan will be a bit more detailed than most. You’ll have to consider whether or not you want the adoptive parents in the room, whether you’d like to nurse your baby, and more.

If you’re an adoptive family traveling to adopt in Spokane, you can expect to meet your newest family member in one of the following locations:

• Deaconess Hospital

• Rockwood Midwifery Center

• Valley Hospital

• Providence Holy Family Hospital

• Sacred Heart Maternity Clinic

Spokane Courts

Before a Spokane adoption is completed, a judge will have to conduct a finalization hearing and grant a final decree of adoption. In Spokane, this will take place in the Spokane County court.

Spokane Tourist Attractions

If you travel from out of state to adopt in Spokane, you’ll be required to stick around while interstate laws are adhered to. If this is the case, don’t hesitate to get out and enjoy some of Spokane’s tourist attractions!

• Riverfront Park

• Manito Park and Botanical Gardens

• Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture

• John A. Finch Arboretum

• Cat Tales Zoological Park

For more information about adoption in Spokane, please don’t hesitate to call American Adoptions at 1-800-ADOPTION or request free information online.

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