Care for children who are internationally adopted is one of the many specialty areas at Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health. For more than 10 years the International Adoption Program has provided premier services for this special population of children and has gained regional and national recognition. Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health is the only center in Indiana providing comprehensive and multidisciplinary pre- and post-adoption services in the area of international adoption. The International Adoption Program is a certified member of the Joint Council on International Children's Services.

A Highly Specialized Pediatric Team

Our core team with expertise in international adoption includes a board-certified neurodevelopmental pediatrician, licensed psychologist, nurse practitioner, and speech/language pathologist specializing in feeding disorders. Our team regularly coordinates with other medical specialists within Riley Hospital for children requiring specialized medical care (for example, cardiology, cleft and craniofacial anomalies, infectious diseases). We also partner with other specialists experienced in international adoption as necessary, including pediatric neuropsychology, psychiatry, and occupational therapy.

Advanced Care

The International Adoption Program at Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health is a unique and important resource for Indiana and its health care community. It provides primary care physicians and their patients access to the broad range of world class health services available at Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health, and helps integrate these children into their primary health care settings. More importantly, the International Adoption Program offers information, comfort and support for families through a wide range of services.

For more information and to schedule an appointment, call (317) 944-4846, Option 6.