Frequently Asked Questions
We know you may have questions about recent changes to our international adoption program. Here are answers to the most common questions we've received.
Why is the Philippines program closing?
Christian Adoption Services (CAS) has a long and cherished history of intercountry adoption. It has been one of our greatest joys and privileges to serve as a vessel in God's plan for children finding their forever families.
As many of you know, international adoption has significantly declined over the years, with many agencies across the country ceasing their intercountry programs. Throughout challenges and hurdles, CAS remained devoted to serving children in the Philippines and providing homestudy and post placement services for families across North and South Carolina. This work has always been more than a program to us; it has been a mission, faithfully carried out by our dedicated staff and empowered by our ministry partners.
After prayer, discernment, and careful consideration, Christian Adoption Services has decided not to renew its Hague accreditation when it expires in August 2026. This difficult decision was not reached lightly, and it reflects both the changing landscape of international adoption and a desire to steward the resources entrusted to us faithfully and responsibly.
Is CAS closing entirely or only the Philippines program?
No — God still has much He wants to accomplish through the CAS domestic adoption program which includes our ongoing ministry to the courageous birth mothers who have made an adoption plan for their children. Your partnership remains vital as we work to connect children in the U.S. with Christian husbands and wives while sharing with expectant mothers the beauty of choosing life for their unborn babies.
Does CAS still have my/our adoption file?
Yes, Christian Adoption Services, a ministry of Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina, maintains both digital and hard copy files for the families and children we have served. These records are preserved not only to meet licensing requirements, but also in recognition of the importance of this information to adoptive families and adoptees.
To request information regarding your file, please contact Laura Nichols-Virgilio at Lnichols-virgilio@bchfamily.org or cas@christianadopt.org.
Who can I contact if I have questions about my placement?
Although we do not currently operate an active placing program, the staff at CAS remains available to provide support. If you have questions regarding your Philippines adoption placement, please contact Laura Nichols-Virgilio at Lnichols-virgilio@bchfamily.org or cas@christianadopt.org, and we will connect you with the appropriate staff member for assistance.
Who can I contact for Post-Adoption Services?
Post-Adoption services may be accessed both in the United States as well as the Philippines. To inquire about services in the United States, please contact Laura Nichols-Virgilio at Lnichols-virgilio@bchfamily.org to discuss your specific needs.
If you are seeking post-adoption services in the Philippines, the Central Authority, National Authority for Child Care (NACC), formerly ICAB, provides information regarding available services at: https://www.nacc.gov.ph/faq/
I want to participate in a Motherland Trip. Where do I begin?
To begin the process for a Motherland Tour, Christian Adoption Services will coordinate with the National Authority for Child Care (NACC) on your behalf regarding your interest.
The ICAB suggests scenic, historic, and meaningful places in the Philippines that are safe and secure to visit. They coordinate with local Child Caring Agencies for the schedule of the tour, retrieval of the child's files, and visitation. During a visit to the ICAB office, a cultural program is prepared for the Motherland Tour group, where adoptees and adoptive families meet staff and share experiences and testimonies.
For more information, visit: https://www.nacc.gov.ph/faq/
I want to adopt from the Philippines. Who do you recommend?
The Philippines continues to place children through intercountry adoption and has accredited several Hague-accredited agencies throughout the United States.
To identify agencies authorized to work with the Philippines, please refer to the following resources: