History



1985: New England’s first branch office established in Wakefield, MA
1986: New England’s first domestic placement
1987: New Hampshire’s Candia office established
1989: Rhode Island and Vermont offices established
1990: 5th Year Anniversary Celebration – Lee Ezell, speaker;
New England’s 100th adoptive placement;
New England’s branch office moves to North Andover, MA;
Open adoptions begin
1993: International Adoption Program begins
1994: New England’s first international placement
1995: New England’s 200th adoptive placement;
10TH Year Anniversary Celebration – Elisabeth Von Trapp, musician
1999: New England’s 300th adoptive placement
2002: New England’s 400th adoptive placement
2003: Search/Reunions commence between birth parents and their birth children
2004: New England’s branch office moves to Jefferson Office Park, North Andover, MA
2005: 20th Year Anniversary Celebration – Ryan Dobson, speaker;
Community and Faith-based Initiative grant in New Hampshire;
Champions for Children program begins
2007: New England’s 500th adoptive placement;
Wendy’s Wonderful Kids grant in New Hampshire
2008: Embryo Adoption program introduced in New England
Fall Celebration and Fundraiser - Ruth Graham, speaker