Adoption Agency
/ˈædˌɑpʃən ˈeɪdʒənsi/
Definitions
- (n.) A licensed organization authorized to arrange the legal adoption of children, providing services including counseling, placement, and post-adoption support.
The adoption agency matched the child with a suitable family after thorough background checks.
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- adoption agency
- adoption agencies
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Commentary
Adoption agencies must comply with state and federal regulations governing child welfare and privacy; terminology may vary by jurisdiction but generally denotes entities facilitating lawful child placement.
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