What is an "adoption agency"?

What is an "adoption agency"?

Jennifer Perry (Executive Director, Children's Action Network) gives expert video advice on: How do I find adoption agencies that match children with families of the same religion?; What kinds of questions should I ask a prospective adoption agency?; Who decides if and when I get a child when using a private adoption agency? and more...

An adoption agency is an entity that exists to match adoptive parents with children they'd like to adopt. There are two types of adoption agencies: public agencies and private agencies.