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Accreditations and Affiliations
We treat everyone with the understanding, kindness, and respect that we believe all humans deserve. This is the compass that guides us in our work, putting human dignity and ethical practices at the forefront of everything we do for children, families, and their communities so they can genuinely feel that they are not alone on this journey. We're proud to share the following accreditations and affiliations with you.
Accreditations
All Children - All Families Program
We're proud to have been recognized at the Innovator level of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s All Children – All Families Project from 2019-2022.
All Children - All Families Program
We're proud to have been recognized at the Innovator level of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s All Children – All Families Project from 2019-2022.
Spur Local
Spur Local (formerly the Catalogue for Philanthropy) provides the most trusted guide to giving in Greater Washington (DC, MD, VA). We're honored to be recognized as part of their esteemed list.
IAAME
Paths for Families is accredited by IAAME, which ensures that intercountry adoptions are conducted in a non-exploitive, transparent, and ethical manner and conform with existing regulations, statutes, and requirements in the best interests of children and families.
Guidestar Profile
The Platinum Seal of Transparency is the highest level of recognition offered by GuideStar, the world's largest source of nonprofit information.
Affiliations
The American Adoption Congress
The American Adoption Congress (AAC) is an International organization devoted to family connections by providing the needed education for all members of the adoption constellation and professionals. They also serve as advocates for legislation on State and Federal levels which will grant all individuals the access to information about his or her family or heritage.
ATTACh
ATTACh is an international coalition dedicated to promoting awareness of trauma and attachment disorders in children and teens, and empowering caregivers and professionals to help them heal.
Baltimore Doula Project
We're proud to partner with the Baltimore Doula Project, is a volunteer-run organization addressing gaps in pregnancy and postpartum support networks by providing accessible, trauma-informed doula services to pregnant and parenting individuals in the Baltimore area.
Families Rising
Through advocacy, adoption support, leadership development, and education, Families Rising (formerly NACAC, North American Council on Adoptable Children) works to ensure all children in foster care have permanent, loving families and adoptive families have the support they need.
IDEAS Generation
For the past year, Paths for Families has partnered with IDEAS Generation, a global community of emerging leaders advancing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Social justice (IDEAS) to create thriving communities and organizations.
Leadership Greater Washington
Leadership Greater Washington brings leaders together to make positive community impact in the Washington Metropolitan region.
Maryland Nonprofits
For 30 years, Maryland Nonprofits has worked to promote a thriving and effective nonprofit sector in Maryland.
National Adoption Association
National Adoption Association (NAA) provides valuable continuing education and credentialing services to more than 500 adoption workers at public and private child welfare agencies each year to advance best practices in adoption from foster care.
On Your Feet Foundation
In 2022 we established an ongoing partnership with On Your Feet Foundation to provide case management and post-placement support for birth parents. Through this partnership, birth parents will have lifetime access to their comprehensive resources, community, and support through virtual support groups, a mentorship program, counseling, retreats, and more.
United Way
United Way connects partners, donors, volunteers, and community leaders to tackle the root causes of the world’s most complex challenges while making a positive impact in the lives of millions of people. Paths for Families’ United Way code is 8369.
Voice for Adoption
Voice for Adoption advocates, educates, and collaborates to advance federal policies that promote and sustain permanence for children and youth in foster care.