Cooperative Adoption Services include: 

Prospective adoptive parents:

*Adoption education and coordination of adoption from beginning to end.

*Monthly support groups are held to facilitate that education. Adoption related books carried by Cooperative Adoption as well as videos and CD’s.

*Assistance in screening and hiring of out of state professionals where expectant parents may reside.

*Knowledge and expertise in completing contact agreements for you and your birth family.

*How to interview completely and appropriately.

*A binder of published adoption articles to answer questions and further your education.

*Cost analysis is always done advising ways to minimize costs.

*State law analysis to help minimize difficult Issues as laws vary from state to state.

*Help and guidance with resume production and photos.

*Help with completing a website and possibly doing a mailing.

*Expertise with issues such as breastfeeding the adoptive baby, counseling, drug use during pregnancy, infertility resolution issues.

*Listing of resources available. medical analysis when a situation may have some unique and unusual issues.

*Analysis of risk factors in each possible match.

*Emails sent with current trends and issues happening in domestic and foreign adoption.

*Information about upcoming conferences and adoption events.

*Case management from beginning to end. All phone calls and emails are promptly answered. 

*Support and hand holding always!

Expectant Parent Services Include:

*Expectant parent Pregnancy varification
*Expectant parent screening gathering
*Expectant parent health records.
*Expectant parent hospital plan
*Expectant parent advisement
*Expectant parent education about open adoption.
*Expectant parent financial support when needed.

I tell everyone with me: “BRING YOUR INTEGRITY WITH YOU ON THIS JOURNEY THAT WE TAKE TOGETHER! THIS PIECE IS NEVER NEGOTIABLE. “

We are happy to provide a dozen or more referrals from clients who have completed the process of adopting. Please feel freeto contact anyone on my website and interview them about their journey of child centered family building with this service which is the oldest in the state of California. Child Welfare League of America guidelines dictate all adoptions be child centered These guidelines are closely followed.

California agencies give Cooperative Adoptions a “5 Star” rating without any reservations because it is known for its ethical and  careful work with all involved.