Search and Reunion Services
Search and reunion services offer an adopted individual, 18 years of age or older, a complete birth-family picture. We may be able to provide an adopted adult who was placed through our services with valuable family information as well as reunite him or her with birth parents. Using various informational tools, we conduct an extensive search to help the adopted individual achieve his or her goal.

Generalized Assistance and Referrals
Diakon Adoption & Foster Care also offers generalized assistance to adoptive families. For example, if you have a tax-credit question pertaining to adoption, or need advice regarding a behavioral problem, our staff members can often personally assist you. In the event that we cannot help, we will refer you to a professional who will best be able to assist you.

Adoption Support Groups (Maryland)

Diakon Adoption Services of Maryland has received grants from the Maryland Department of Human Resources to provide monthly adoption support groups in 10 Maryland counties and the City of Baltimore for two years, beginning April 2007. The local meetings are open to any adoptive family, not only those who have adopted through Diakon. Those who want to learn more about adoption or who are involved in foster care also may attend. Free child-care is provided. The groups focus on topics of interest to adoptive families, including attachment issues, positive discipline techniques, child development, educational resources for the child with special needs, and loyalty and the birth family. Some topics feature guest speakers. Click here for schedule and locations.