Why Choose Us

Faith-Based Agency

If you seeking an adoption agency that believes God has a plan for orphans and that adoption is not Plan B, then know that America World was started on those very principles. Our staff begins every morning with a time of devotion and prayer--praying for our families, the orphans who wait, and for God to guide us and bless our work. Not all agencies are concerned with children being placed into Christ-centered families where they will experience the love of Jesus Christ each and every day. This is a core principle at America World Adoption.

Experience in Adoption

America World began in 1994 as America China Adoption Association (ACAA). At the time, we were working exclusively with China to address the orphan crisis. In 2000, we became America World Adoption (AWAA) as we opened Russia and Ukraine programs. To date, America World has worked in over a dozen countries, in over a dozen adoption programs, and has seen over 5,000 orphans placed into Christ-centered homes. We have a great relationship with each of the countries where we serve, as well as with the officials we work with, including many partner orphanages.

Integrity in Our Work

The agency began solely to find Christian homes for orphans throughout the world, then to assist America's families in adopting a child. The primary concern is for the child, then the adoptive family. America World still favors family reunification whenever possible. Keeping families together is the ideal situation. When that is not possible, America World believes adoption within a child's country and community is the next best step. When that cannot happen, international adoption is the next best option for the child. America World is well-known in the adoption community for its integrity throughout the adoption process and has been Hague-accredited since 2008.

Financial Accountability

America World recognizes that adoption can be a costly process for families. We are one of the few agencies that includes all adoption costs in our "total adoption cost" estimate. From application to home study, from passports to travel and post adoption, we want families to know what the true total cost of their adoption will be with no "surprises" or "hidden" fees. From the start, our co-founder and President, Brian Luwis, has volunteered all his time to the agency and not taken a salary as a way to help keep costs for adoptive families as low as possible. America World is also accredited by Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).

Personal Care

One of the many strengths of America World has always been its team members. The America World team is dedicated to our families and to providing personal and professional service. Our entire team believes in America World's mission and feels called to serve orphans and families — it’s not just a job. In fact, many of our staff are adoptive parents who know what it is like to go through the adoption process! Over the years, our families have consistently praised America World for the relationships they have formed with their Family Coordinators — many consider them a part of their family. Every adoption and family is unique, and our staff is dedicated to providing our families with exceptional service.

Reputation

From government officials in the U.S. to each of the countries we serve, America World has a reputation for keeping the interest of the child first and foremost. Our reputation with America World families has consistently maintained high marks as indicated by post-adoption surveys for total adoption costs, personal and professional service (both here in the U.S. and in the adoptive country), and for the high degree of integrity through the adoption process. At America World, our Family Coordinators know each family they work with and pray for each one.

Orphan Advocacy

America World believes that adoption is not the only way to “care for orphans,” but that it is vital to provide for them physically, emotionally, and spiritually while they wait for their families. Many of them may not be adopted for various reasons, but still need that support. America World serves by providing financial support, orphan awareness projects, and mission trips to orphanages where individuals and church groups can personally show the love of Christ to orphans around the world. The network of adoption advocates at America World reaches far beyond adoptive families.