US Kids Adoption
Read about the U.S. Kids program's current
process and fees.
If you want to adopt a child from the United States, WACAP can help. We work with private and public agencies throughout the country to find families for legally available children age 8 and older who are in the foster care system.
“We feel like we are a living advertisement for WACAP's waiting children. Our kids are so awesome and everyone wants to hear their story.”—Jill
If you live in Oregon or Washington, you're also eligible to adopt a child as young as 3. To do that, you'll need to become licensed as foster parents. This enables WACAP to match you with a child who has a court-ordered adoption plan. You can then serve as that child’s foster parents while you wait for the child to become legally free for adoption.
Some of our U.S. waiting children are part of sibling groups, and need to stay together. Some have physical, emotional or developmental concerns. Some have experienced neglect or physical, emotional and/or sexual abuse. But each child’s greatest need is for a permanent home with a loving family. Kids who need homes are highlighted every week through WACAP’s A Family for Me initiative.
If you would like more information about the process and fees associated with WACAP’s U.S. Kids adoption program, or have questions about your adoption application, please contact us.
Foster-Adopt in Western Washington
Families in the Puget Sound area may also consider WACAP's foster-adopt program. Foster-Adopt families become licensed as foster parents, and commit to providing loving foster care as long as it is needed. They also commit to adopting the child when (and if) the child becomes legally free for adoption. Please contact our US Kids department for more information on this program.
Additional Resource:
Pact, An Adoption Alliance