Independent Adoption Center

The Independent Adoption Center (IAC) is a licensed, non-profit organization based in Concord, California, that specializes in open adoptions. Founded in 1982, IAC has grown to employ 42 people and generates $18.8 million in annual revenue. IAC provides counseling services to birth parents and adoptive families throughout the adoption process. The agency works with birth parents to guide them in making informed decisions about their child's future and helps them to find adoptive families that align with their values and wishes. IAC also supports adoptive families in building strong, healthy relationships with their adopted children. IAC is recognized for its pioneering role in open adoption, empowering birth parents to actively participate in the selection of adoptive families for their children. Additionally, IAC is committed to inclusivity and has never implemented any exclusionary policies for adoptive parents based on factors such as age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, ethnicity, or race. For more information about IAC's services and adoption process, please visit their website at adoptionhelp.org.