Our story

Built by people who
went through it

adoptoday was founded by adoptive parents, attorneys, and social workers who experienced firsthand how fragmented and exhausting the adoption process was β€” and decided to fix it.

β€œEvery child deserves a family. Every family deserves a clear path to find them.”

The adoption and surrogacy space is filled with agencies that have conflicting incentives, paperwork that varies wildly by state, and attorneys who speak in language nobody else understands.

We built adoptoday to be the platform we wished existed β€” one that puts the needs of children, hopeful parents, and child bearers first, handles the legal complexity behind the scenes, and never loses sight of why any of this matters.

What we believe

Our values in practice

01

Children first

Every decision on our platform is evaluated through one lens: what is best for the child. Placements are never rushed to meet metrics.

02

Radical transparency

No hidden fees. No surprises in the legal process. No vague timelines. We tell you what we know, when we know it.

03

Dignity without exception

Child bearers, hopeful parents, surrogates β€” everyone using adoptoday deserves respect, privacy, and patient support.

04

Legal rigor

We're not a law firm, but we operate with the discipline of one. Every document, process, and match is reviewed for legal compliance.

05

No financial pressure

We don't profit from rushed placements. Our incentives are aligned with successful, stable outcomes β€” not transaction speed.

06

Human-centered tech

Technology handles the logistics. Humans handle the relationships. No AI matches children β€” that decision always involves a person.

The team

People who care deeply about this work

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Sarah Okonkwo

CEO & Co-Founder

Adoptive mother of two. Former family law attorney. 15 years in child welfare policy.

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James Tran

CTO & Co-Founder

Adopted at age 4. Built legal-tech platforms for 10 years before founding adoptoday.

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Dr. Maria Reyes

Head of Clinical Services

Licensed clinical social worker specializing in adoption trauma and family attachment.

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David Park

General Counsel

Adoption and surrogacy attorney. Over 800 adoptions handled across 22 states.

Partners & licensing

Who we work with

Legal

National Adoption Attorney Network

Pre-vetted attorneys in all 50 states specializing in adoption and surrogacy law.

Home study

Licensed Home Study Providers

State-licensed social workers who conduct home studies meeting all jurisdictional requirements.

Clinical

Adoption-Specialized Counselors

Licensed therapists with specific training in adoption, surrogacy, and reproductive trauma.

Screening

Background Check Partners

FBI-authorized screening for all adults in applicant households, ICPC-compliant.

Medical

Fertility Clinic Liaisons

Coordination with leading fertility clinics for the surrogacy IVF process.

Accreditation

State Licensing

Operating as a licensed adoption facilitator under applicable state statutes. Full compliance documentation available on request.