The Adoption Exchange Information

The Adoption Exchange is a non-profit 501(c)(3) child welfare organization that was founded in 1983 to help establish safety and permanence in the lives of foster children. Although the Exchange was initially an exchange point for caseworkers to discuss placement of children with families seeking to adopt in the Rocky Mountain region, the organization has grown considerably over the years and engenders a powerful impact on national trends in child welfare, employs over 50 paid staff, and counts on scores of volunteers to carry out its mission. The Adoption Exchange takes a holistic approach to adoption and provides expertise and support before, during and after the adoption process. Today, The Adoption Exchange continues to innovate the adoption process by working towards creating a world where every waiting child will find a permanent family. Through rigorous collaboration with state, federal, and other relevant agencies, we focus on innovative child-specific strategies that provide vibrant pre- and post-adoption services that speed waiting children to caring and loving relationships that last. Headquartered in Colorado, The Adoption Exchange now operates in Missouri, Nevada, and Utah. Oklahoma, South Dakota and Wyoming are also participating member states. In addition, we provide educational and informational services to families across the nation.