Welcome to Adopolis

We at Adopolis believe that the gift of children enriches the world. We are pleased that you are considering the possibility of becoming an adoptive parent. We know that each family is unique, which makes each adoption unique.

Our Mission is to provide accessible adoption services and education to prospective adoptive parents, birth parents and children throughout the world, recognizing the importance of family life.

Adopolis has received full Hague Accreditation by the Council on Accreditation pursuant to the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (IAA). Since its founding Adopolis has always been practicing at the highest standards and we will continue our standard of excellence under the requirements of the Hague Convention.

To learn more about the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Cooperation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption, please visit the Office of Children's Issues, US Department of State or download A Guide for Prospective Adoptive Parents.

Adopolis is a nonprofit organization founded to serve children throughout the world. Notwithstanding its short life as an agency, Adopolis’ staff has over 30 years of experience assisting in adoption placements and serving children and families. Adopolis is licensed to perform home studies in the District of Columbia. We are members of the Joint Council on International Children's Services. We partner with child and family advocacy organizations to create and expand opportunities for children to have permanent families.

Our services are available anywhere there is a child, a birth parent and a prospective adoptive family in need of assistance. For this purpose Adopolis works with experienced, committed and licensed adoption service providers across the world to extend services and provide personalized and close support through the adoption process and afterward.

Adopolis programs are in full compliance with local laws and procedures in each country. Our programs are open to all families but we especially encourage adoption in these countries by families originally from or with family ties to these countries. In addition we can assist families who wish to adopt in other countries.

Adopolis will be pleased to inform you about waiting children. Usually these children are special needs, or are older children and sibling groups. Sometimes the special needs are manageable and treatable. Some sibling groups include children of one or both gender(s) with ages between 1 year old and up.

We at Adopolis would love to serve you and enrich your parenting experience.

Sincerely yours,

Constanza Cardoso-Schultz, MSW

President and CEO, Adopolis