MARYLAND ADOPTION SERVICES
America World is a licensed and Hague-accredited adoption agency in the state of Maryland 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 is located in Easton, MD, but we can provide services to anyone within the state of Maryland. We will travel to you!
America World - MARYLAND
Easton, MD 21601
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET
Phone: 800-429-3369 ext 117
Fax: 888-466-8922
maryland@awaa.org
"America World's South Carolina adoption service was a dream to work with! From the beginning, we knew God had a specific girl picked to be our daughter and America World did everything they could to help that become reality. They were so easy to work with and explained the process to us well. They were with us through each step from start to finish, as well as post-adoption! If God calls us to adopt again, we would definitely use America World!"
- Lindsey McMakin
Read in our blog about the McMakin family's adoption story and their amazing adventure with an organization called Dream on 3!
Maryland 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 Maryland:
Maryland Social Services Fees - International
Maryland 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 Maryland Adoption Staff
LAURA CARPENTER, LCSW
Director of Social Services – Kentucky
Laura Carpenter has a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Louisville. She has been blessed in her life with twin boys and became a parent to them in 2010.
She has 20+ years of experience in the field of social work, working in the child welfare system, managing foster care and adoption programs, working with individuals with disabilities, and helping individuals facing adversity. She has always had a heart for children who are in need of loving families. Since God blessed her with the opportunity to have two wonderful little boys, her desire is to help children and families come together and experience that same blessing. She looks forward to helping others on that journey.