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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

On this page you will find information about two ways to find answers to frequently asked questions related to adoption, child welfare, and foster care.

Assistance from the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse

Here are some quick links to some of the most frequently requested information on our website:

• Adoption: Where Do I Start?
• Parties to An Adoption (who may adopt and who may be adopted)
• Searching for Birth Relatives
• Search the National Adoption Directory (locating local adoption agencies, support groups, and other resources)

The About Us page will answer questions you may have about the Clearinghouse. If you do not find the information you need on our website, you can e-mail your question to the Clearinghouse for assistance.

Assistance from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Resources

The sponsors of this website, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), provide a centrally located ACF Questions and Answers Support resource on their website for professionals and concerned citizens. The category of child welfare contains the questions and answers related to adoption and foster care. If you link directly to these categories, the web page may take a few minutes to load. You can also find information on child welfare policy, funding, child custody, grandparent rights, and child abuse and neglect

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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

For more information, contact:
National Adoption Information Clearinghouse
330 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20447
Phone: (703) 352-3488 or (888) 251-0075
Fax: (703) 385-3206
E-mail: naic@caliber.com

Updated on July 27, 2004 by webmaster_naic@caliber.com.