International Adoptions

Mission
Our mission is to Provide Help, Create Hope by finding families for children.

Philosophy
We provide education and support to families on their lifelong journey of adoption. Our practice is guided by what best for the child.

Contact Us: (225) 336-8708 or click here to send an email.

Frequently Asked Questions

Click here to view the FAQ about International Adoptions

Catholic Charities, a Hague-accredited agency, has been helping families to adopt children from other countries for more than 10 years. Our services include:

home study preparation
training and preparation for inter-country adoption
post placement services
post adoption services

Interested in learning more about adoptions? Attend one of our Adoption Matters workshops, a presentation covering all aspects of finding families for children. Many are intimidated about the process and not sure where to start. Come hear our experienced social workers demystify the jou#mce_temp_url#rney toward a successful adoption and building happy families by registering for one of our workshops.

CCDBR has helped families from adopt from many countries including Korea, China, Russia, and Guatemala. We partner with accredited, licensed U.S. child-placing agencies including:

All God’s Children International    http://www.allgodschildren.org/

Catholic Charities Baltimore   http://www.cc-adoptions.org/international-adoptions.html

Great Wall China Adoptions http://www.gwca.org/

Holt International   http://www.holtintl.org/

Wide Horizons for Children   http://www.whfc.org/

CCDIOBR may, also, partner with other placing agencies on a case-by-case basis.

For a general overview of inter-country adoption see Visit the US Department of State's website on Intercountry Adoptions.

Contact our International Adoption Department at (225) 336-8708 or click here to send an email for more information.