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For more information about Spence-Chapin and any of our services, call us at 212.369.0300.
 Spence-Chapin began a century ago as two independent nurseries dedicated to providing permanent, loving families to homeless and abandoned children. 
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The People of Spence-Chapin
Whether you’re a birth parent, prospective adoptive parent or adopted child, when you come to Spence-Chapin you will find yourself supported by a team of caring and dedicated professionals. Here are some of the many people who will accompany you through your journey.
DOMESTIC ADOPTION
Director, Domestic Adoption & Birth Parent Services
“I love all of the pragmatic, and intellectual, and emotional challenges posed by the adoption process. Being part of a fantastic team who put it all together is an awesome privilege. Our staff and clients are a constant source of inspiration.”
Associate Director, Domestic Adoption
“I was drawn to Spence-Chapin because of the prospect of helping to create families through adoption. I have stayed because of the professionalism, integrity and caring of my colleagues throughout the organization.”
Assistant Director, Birth Parent Services
“It is energizing to meet a diverse group of people from every culture and background. I am gratified to be able to help women and families during a time of crisis and empower them to make choices that they can feel good about.”
Special Needs Specialist
“Our special needs program has enabled me to meet so many talented and dedicated adoptive parents in whose homes children thrive; and to learn so much about love and courage from both our birth and adoptive families.”
Assistant Director, Child Care Services
“I continue to be inspired both professionally and personally by the work of bringing families together. I love the challenge of understanding each baby from a medical perspective, so that the best possible placement can be made; as well as getting to know our boarding care families and witnessing their amazing commitment to our babies.”
In-house Physician
“I like being at Spence-Chapin because I feel that I am performing an important service for children, birth families and adoptive families. I feel good about what I do. It’s been a wonderful 20 years here and I look forward to continuing.”
Program Manager, Community Advocacy and Outreach
“I spend a lot of time talking to professionals about our agency and the great services we provide. I could never do that if I didn’t believe 100% that we are a first-rate organization with unique, superior services to offer.”
INTERNATIONAL
Director, International Adoption
“There is no greater reward than knowing I have made a difference to children. I am proud to be a part of the team at Spence-Chapin and feel honored to join so many families in their journey of a lifetime.”
Associate Director, International Adoption
“My work focuses on helping unite children overseas with their forever families here. I have been privileged to work with all of our international programs; traveled to many countries to learn about their policies and child welfare issues; and worked on a variety of humanitarian aid projects.”
Associate Director, International Adoption
“I am touched and amazed everyday as children and parents come together as a family. I am guided in my work by the belief that we all deserve to be loved and accepted unconditionally and have a sense of belonging.”
Program Manager, Humanitarian Aid
“I enjoy working at Spence-Chapin because of the agency's strong commitment to children living all over the world without families. I am lucky in my position to be able to bring care, services and supplies to children living in institutions who may never have the good fortune of being adopted by a loving familiy.”
POST ADOPTION
Director, Adoption Resource Center
“It is a tremendous privilege to walk with someone on their journey through life and help them meet challenges, both big and small. My work in post adoption gives me the opportunity to do that. What could be more meaningful than strengthening individuals and families?”
EXECUTIVE STAFF
Executive Director
“There is no work in the world as gratifying as making sure that a baby has a loving home. And when this work is done with the integrity, expertise and caring that permeate Spence-Chapin, it's a complete joy.”
Associate Executive Director for Program
“Adoption is a field with a seemingly endless supply of complex and compelling issues. To be able to help our clients form families through adoption while staying so intellectually engaged is a privilege!”
Director, Communications
“At the end of the day, it’s a great feeling to know that my efforts have in some way contributed to helping find loving families for more children.”
Director, Human Resources
“For over eight years, I have been engaged in supporting the fabulous work at Spence-Chapin. I’ve grown in many ways, and have had the opportunity to learn from our social work staff about the complexities and rewards of adoption!”
Manager, Information Systems
“I enjoy keeping informed about new technology and adapting it to the complex needs of the adoption field.”
Director, Development
“I was welcomed into the caring, generous Spence-Chapin community 13 years ago and am grateful for all the friendships I have made with our donors and volunteers of all ages. Raising funds is always challenging, but at Spence-Chapin it is made easier by everyone’s passion and desire to help children.”
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