About

Keep Adoption Safe
AdoptChange is a project of Ethical Family Building, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in collaboration with adoptive parents, birth parents, adoptees, attorneys, and social workers, to promote ethical domestic adoption practices through transparency, education, and advocacy.

Domestic adoption has been severely impacted
by unlicensed and unregulated baby brokers.

We're on a mission to change that.

Problem No. 1

LACK OF TRANSPARENCY

The internet has made it difficult for expectant mothers and adoptive parents to find reliable, local, and licensed adoption resources. Most adoption websites showcase photos of smiling babies, heartwarming testimonials, and promises of 24/7 support, but not all belong to licensed adoption providers. Some websites belong to unlicensed adoption brokers (also known as facilitators, intermediaries, advertisers, or marketers) who charge matching fees ranging from $18,000 to $40,000; some belong to out-of-state adoption providers advertising illegally.

It’s hard to tell who's legitimate and who isn't. 

 

Problem No. 1

Solution:
Access to Accurate Information

The AdoptChange Provider Search Tool offers expectant and adoptive parents transparency as they search for an adoption professional. This free tool provides accurate, reliable, and previously hard-to-find information about adoption providers in every state.

Get the AdoptChange Advocacy Toolkit
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Problem No. 2

NO UNIFORM LAWS OR STANDARDS

The rights and responsibilities of adoptive and expectant parents vary depending on the adoption laws in their state and their adoption professionals' standards. Although most adoption providers act ethically, some, unfortunately, prioritize profit over everything else.

 

Solution:
Licensed & Ethical Adoption Professionals

 

When considering adoption, working with trustworthy and ethical licensed professionals is essential. Look for an adoption provider who adheres to the following guidelines:

  • Neutral pregnancy options education 
  • Separate legal representation 
  • Large selection of adoptive families
  • Post-adoption contact agreements
  • Adoption-competent counseling
  • Reasonable and justifiable fees 

 

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FIND A TRUSTWORTHY ADOPTION PROFESSIONAL


Learn why working with a licensed adoption provider who adheres to high ethical standards is so important.

VISIT ADOPTMATCH
Problem No. 3

UNLICENSED BABY BROKERS

Despite being illegal in most states, unlicensed adoption brokers operate in every state. They arrange adoptions in exchange for a fee without oversight or regulation, often leaving vulnerable pregnant women and hopeful adoptive families at risk for exploitation and without essential adoption support services.

 

Problem No. 3

 

Solution:
Legislative Action

 

We need federal and state legislators to enact and enforce laws prohibiting unlicensed adoption brokers and deceptive, predatory adoption advertising. 

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Our Team

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Celeste Liversidge
Executive Director
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Kelsey Vander Vliet Ranyard
Director of Policy & Advocacy
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Jill Cucullu
Outreach Director
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Matt Kessler
Operations Manager
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Kim Givens
Relationship Manager
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Emily Rodriguez
Creative Director

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Your tax-free donation supports our ongoing work to promote ethical domestic adoption practices and policies. 

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