Adoption-Link , Inc. Information

Adoption-Link was founded in August 1992 by Margaret Fleming, a clinical social worker and adoptive mother of nine children. Adoption-Link is based upon the philosophy that children of all races, including those children with special needs, have a right to a loving and permanent home. Adoption-Link is a pioneer in transracial adoption and understands the need for educational, supportive, and networking services specific to the needs of children and their families. Providing these specialized adoption services has been the primary purpose of Adoption-Link. In 2003, Ms. Fleming founded the program, Chances by Choice (CBC), which specialized in finding adoptive homes for internationally born HIV exposed children. This program was the first if its kind in the U.S. Today, Adoption-Link has merged the mission of CBC into all of its programs. Recognized for our expertise and understanding of the issues surrounding the parenting of HIV+ children, our agency continues to provide support to families and children through education, training and humanitarian services. Adoption-Link began as an adoption consultation service. Initially, a staff of one employee and one volunteer performed services for adoptive families and birthparents through the process of private adoption. Today Adoption-Link is a full-service, Hague-accredited, licensed child-welfare agency. Our thriving programs include Domestic, International and Home Study Only Programs. The agency places children with families throughout the U.S. To date over 1,000 domestic infants and over 60 HIV positive children have found permanent, loving homes.