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About Us

Adoption is just the beginning. While all families need support to grow and thrive, families formed by adoption face unique challenges. C.A.S.E. offers mental health services and educational resources for all members of the adoption and foster community. We are committed to nurturing, inspiring and empowering children, teens, their families and the professionals who support them.

  • Center for Adoption Support and Education

    Mission, Vision & Values

    We are committed to nurturing, inspiring and empowering the adoption and foster care communities.

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  • Center for Adoption Support and Education

    Clinical Services

    C.A.S.E. offers highly specialized counseling services for adoptive, kinship and foster families in Maryland, Virginia, D.C. and New York.

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    Adoption Competency Initiatives

    Our training programs help professionals gain the skills, insight and experience necessary to serve the needs of the adoption and foster care communities.

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C.A.S.E.’s National Footprint

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Annual Reports

Read C.A.S.E.'s 2019 annual report online or download the PDF version. Past year reports also available.

Careers

The Center for Adoption Support and Education is hiring! C.A.S.E. offers a competitive salary, health benefits, 403 (B) retirement...

Contact Us

General Inquiries 301-476-8525 or caseadopt@adoptionsupport.org Schedule an Appointment 866-217-8534 or appts@adoptionsupport.org

Emerging Leaders

Charter Read the Charter for the Emerging Leaders Advisory Council to learn more about their mission and scope. Click on...

Mission, Vision & Values

The Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) strengthens the well-being of foster and adoptive families, promotes...

Our Impact

We are a globally recognized leader in pre- and post-adoption counseling services and support.

Partnerships

At C .A.S.E., we value the partnerships we have with leading national and local businesses, educational institutions and...

The C.A.S.E. Team

Our dedicated, energetic staff and governing board members are the keys to our success and our continued growth as a national...

C.A.S.E. at a Glance

A snapshot of our products, services and partnerships.

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3919 National Drive, Suite 200 Burtonsville, MD 20866

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301-476-8525
caseadopt@adoptionsupport.org

For More About Our Mental Health Services or to Schedule an Appointment

866-217-8534

appts@adoptionsupport.org 

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