Frequently Asked Questions About the International Adoption Center
The International Adoption Center answers frequently asked questions for patients and families.
The International Adoption Center answers frequently asked questions for patients and families.
The IAC is not an adoption agency that places children with families. We provide five main services:
Our research has led to immunization recommendations that are in place on a national level. The IAC is not a replacement for pediatricians and family physicians, but a resource for primary care providers. We work hand in hand with them in addressing adoption-related issues.
We have an interdisciplinary staff that includes:
In 2014, families in the United States adopted about 6,400 children from around the world. The number has been falling in recent years; in 2004, nearly 23,000 children were adopted from other countries.
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