It may be an organization that assists in independent adoptions in which case the laws relating to independent adoptions rather than
licensed adoption agencies apply or it may be an agency licensed in another state that would require you to have a homestudy done by an agency licensed in California if you are a California resident.
Not exact matches
Many adopting parents in non-private
adoptions would
apply to a local, state
licensed adoption agency.
Any U.S. citizen who has an approved
adoption home study from a Hague or COA accredited
agency (if international
adoption) or
licensed social worker (if domestic
adoption) is eligible to
apply.