TENNESSEE ADOPTION SERVICES
America World is a licensed and Hague-accredited adoption agency in the state of Tennessee that provides services for families and single women. We can provide home study services and post-adoption reports if you're adopting through America World or if you're using other placement agencies that meet our requirements.
Our Location
Our office can provide services to anyone within the state of Tennessee. We will travel to you!
America World - TENNESSEE
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT
Phone: 800-429-3369
Fax: 888-466-8922
tennessee@awaa.org
"I can't imagine going through the adoption process without the America World Tennessee adoption team! Their help was indispensable! They walked through the process with us, step-by-step, always taking the time to answer our questions, both big and small. We worked with numerous people on the America World team, and they were all wonderful. I would definitely recommend America World to anyone considering adoption!"
- Kari Presley
Tennessee Adoption Cost
America World wants to be sure you know what your true adoption costs are likely to be from the beginning, with no surprises or hidden fees.
Below are our fees for Tennessee:
Tennessee Social Services Fees - International
Tennessee Social Services Fees - Domestic
While the cost may seem prohibitive, you can greatly reduce your out-of-pocket adoption costs through adoption grants, the Federal Adoption Tax Credit, employee adoption benefits, fundraisers, and more.
Be sure to visit our Financing Adoption page to learn how to reduce or eliminate your adoption expenses!
Meet Our Tennessee Adoption Staff
Elizabeth Gray, MSW
TENNESSEE DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES
As Director of Social Services for Tennessee, Elizabeth works with families through the home study and post-adoption process. She strives to help adoptive parents feel supported and connected throughout their adoption. She has worked in school social work, juvenile court, and adoption.
She passionate about adoption and feels blessed to work for America World. Elizabeth has a Bachelor of Science in Social Work and a Master’s in Science in Social Work from the University of Tennessee. She enjoys reading, traveling, spending time with friends, family, and taking her dog for walks at the park.