Amara Parenting and Adoption Services
*Formerly Medina Children's Services
Address: 3300 E Union St, Seattle, WA 98122
www.amaraparenting.org
206-260-1710
fax 206-260-1777
email: amara@amaraparenting.org
Mission statement: We envision a future in which families
are strong and children are healthy and resilient; a future
in which successful communities provide an environment in
which families, citizen groups, professional organizations,
and governments work together to ensure that all children
have the resources they need to grow up to be contributing
members of society.
Primary Focus: Domestic adoption, foster to adopt.
Geographical representation: WA and OR
Home studies: yes
Licensing: yes
Average length before placement:
Infants: 6 months - 2 years after home study is completed;
Special needs: 3 1/2 months to place and 6mo-1 year to adopt.
Fees: yes
GLBT friendly:
yes
Parenting/other classes: no
Other Services: Birth parent advocates, parenting program
for young mothers.
