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CDSS Adoption District Offices - Monterey Park (Los Angeles)
Counties served by the Monterey Park District Office
Independent Adoption
ImperialOrange
Riverside
San Bernardino
Santa Barbara
Ventura
Independent Adoption Program
The primary function of the Monterey Park District Office is to investigate Independent adoptions for six Southern California counties. Another function of this office includes investigating set-aside adoption petitions for the same counties, plus Los Angeles and San Diego Counties for finalized adoptions in either the Agency or Independent adoption program.
In the Independent Adoption Program the Monterey Park District Office can formally open your case once the conformed Independent Adoption Petition and/or the Placement Agreement Packet from the Adoption Service Provider (ASP) is received. In the Independent Adoption Program if you are adopting an unrelated minor you must obtain the services of an ASP. To obtain a copy of certified ASP list click here "Registry of California Adoption Services Providers". If you are unrelated to the minor but have had guardianship for at least one year, you will not need the services of an ASP.
If you have questions regarding the Independent Adoption Program, please telephone our office at (323) 981-1730.
Children Available for Adoption
To obtain information regarding children, who are available for adoption in the Agency Adoption Program, please visit www.cakidsconnection.com.
Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children
Another function of this office includes Interstate Compact Administrator for Independent adoptions in the above six counties. The Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) establishes procedures for the adoption of children coming into California from another state and for children who are leaving California to be adopted by individuals who live in other states.
Information about ICPC forms and procedures for Agency adoptions is available at licensed public or private adoption agencies. Information regarding ICPC for Independent adoptions is available at CDSS adoptions district offices. Residents of Alameda, Los Angeles, or San Diego Counties should contact the licensed public adoption agencies in their county of residence.
To obtain a copy of licensed adoption agencies click here: "Directory of California Adoption Agencies" or call 1(800) KIDS-4-US.
Inter-Country Adoptions
You can adopt a child from another country through California's Intercountry Adoption Program. To obtain information about the program requirements, contact a private adoption agency licensed to provide these services in the county where you reside. To obtain a copy of licensed adoption agencies click here: "Directory of California Adoption Agencies" or call 1(800) KIDS-4-US.
For further details on Intercountry adoptions, view the website www.uscis.gov or contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service National Customer Service Center at 1 (800) 375-5283.
Adoption Resource Directory
A resource website has been designed for families living in specific counties. You can log on to access resources for caregivers and adopted children by visiting Adoption Resource.
The online directory includes articles on adoption support groups, speaking with children about adoption, adopting older children, life books, development disabilites, drug and alcohol exposure and much more. Adobe Acrobat is required to view the directory.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
Janice Sanders
District Office Manager
Monterey Park District Office
1000 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 630
Monterey Park, CA 91754
Telephone: (323) 981-1730
FAX: (323) 981-1785
Email: Janice.Sanders@dss.ca.gov