Open Adoption & Family Services
Family Building · North Carolina · Free
Adoption agency with strong LGBTQ+ inclusion and support. Relevant for couples needing second-parent adoption to protect both parents' rights regardless of biology. Second-parent adoption typically takes 4–8 months and costs
,500–4,000 depending on state. Pre-birth orders in surrogacy let both intended parents go on the birth certificate without post-birth adoption in supportive states. All services free of charge to LGBTQ+ North Carolina residents and allies.
Contact & Details
Address: Nationwide
Hours: Online
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