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IAN's Story

Our mission is to "Link kids with opportunity." Our goal is to guide children home to their forever families while prioritizing the best interests of the child. We do this through our various adoption programs, providing loving families for children across the world.

We are committed to welcoming and providing services to all individuals and families, regardless of color, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression/identity, national origin, veteran status, or different abilities. All humans deserve a loving, safe, and healthy home.

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The story of how IAN got started

1999

IAN was incorporated as a full service adoption agency in Colorado by Joan Strauss who remains the executive director in 2026. IAN's first office was a small room in a local church.

2000's

IAN received it's non-profit tax status in 2001 which remains valid and in good standing.

2007

IAN experienced a significant jump in applications from adoptive families seeking placement assistance and in response IAN was providing services to over 100 families each year.

2008

IAN received its Hague Accreditation by the Colorado Dept of Human Services, ranking it among a select group of adoption agencies nationwide which operate with the highest ethical standards.

2010's

IAN started it's flagship India Program in 2014.

IAN closed it's Ethiopia adoption program in response to Ethiopia's closure of intercountry adoptions.

Uganda changed their adoption laws drastically which forced IAN and other agencies to close the Uganda program.

TODAY

As of 2026, International Adoption Net offers intercountry adoption programs in Bulgaria and India, along with domestic and international home study services for Colorado residents.

For more than 25 years, IAN has had the privilege of helping complete over 800 adoptions for families across the United States, with children joining their families from countries around the world.

Since our first adoption, our team has grown from one dedicated professional to a staff of 15.

As the needs of children and families continue to evolve, IAN remains committed to expanding our services, strengthening our programs, and providing experienced, compassionate support throughout the adoption journey.

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As a Hague-accredited adoption service provider, International Adoption Net helps ensure that every adoption is handled ethically, transparently, and in the best interests of the child. Our services are designed to protect children and parents while meeting applicable U.S., foreign-country, and Hague Convention requirements.

As the US Central Adoption Authority, the Department of State (DOS) maintains the leadership role, responsibility, and significant involvement in all international adoptions. IAAME and The Center for Excellence in Adoption Services (CEAS) is the U.S. Department of State's current designated accrediting entities for intercountry adoptions. They are responsible for evaluating, monitoring, and enforcing ethical compliance among adoption agencies and individuals so that families can legally adopt from abroad. CEAS and IAAME performs a range of tasks:
  • Determining whether adoption agencies are eligible for accreditation
  • Monitoring accredited agencies' performance
  • Investigating any complaints
  • Taking disciplinary action if needed
  • Determining whether an agency is eligible for renewal
  • Collecting important data
  • Transferring and keeping track of records
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Serving Colorado and all 50 U.S. states

Address
7430 East Caley Avenue
Ste 220
Centennial, CO 80111

Phone
1-800-982-3778

Email
info@internationaladoptionnet.org

Hours of Operation
‍Monday through Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM MT

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