International Intermediary Services

What are Intermediary Services?

Working within the constraints and laws of the birth country, International Intermediary Services at CHSFS works to obtain answers to the questions adopted individuals may have about their backgrounds, birth parents and other circumstances surrounding their adoption story.

We currently have intermediary services programs established in:

                    Colombia  |  Ethiopia  |  Guatemala  |  Korea  |  Russia

Is your birth country not listed above?
CHSFS has worked to place children from numerous countries over the years. If your adoption took place in a country that is not listed above, please contact us to discuss your interests in Intermediary Services.

Why work with CHSFS?

Similar to embarking on the adoption process itself, the decision to search for more information about an adoption or to reach out to birth or foster family is often life-altering for all members of the adoption circle - the adoptee, the birth family and the adoptive family alike. The internet has made information increasingly more accessible and it may be tempting to take the search into your own hands, but there are many reasons to enlist the services of an experienced, respected organization such as Children's Home Society & Family Services. 

• Confidential Services
  Because of our strict privacy policies, you can exchange information with other members of your adoption circle with the knowledge that your identity and story are protected.
   
• Established and Respected Advocate
  Particularly in the case of international adoption, our reputation as an ethical, caring organization has helped us to form strong relationships with adoption organizations.
   
• Professional Liaison
  We act as a bridge between you and the agency which holds your adoption information.  We manage communication and ensure that information is given in a professional and timely manner.
   
• Competent Support
  We are committed to assisting your throughout the process.  You may consult us at any stage of a search service to ask questions and to receive support regarding your emotions during the process.
   
• Culturally Aware
  Our extensive knowledge of adoption, culture and how they impact one another enables us to offer you a deeper understanding of your adoption background. We provide communications and translations that are sensitive to both adoption and culture.