Spence-Chapin opens Arizona offices in Phoenix and Tucson

Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children is expanding in Arizona with offices in Phoenix and Tucson to broaden access to adoption, counseling and family support services. The nonprofit says the move is designed to remove barriers for birth parents and adoptive families while deepening local partnerships and support across the state.

Why it matters: - Arizona families facing unplanned pregnancy, adoption decisions or post-placement needs now have more local access to counseling, home studies, adoption planning and support services. - Spence-Chapin’s flat-fee model and free counseling may reduce cost and information barriers that can delay or complicate adoption decisions. - The expansion adds a licensed nonprofit with more than 115 years of experience to Arizona’s child and family support network.

What happened: - Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children expanded its Arizona presence with offices in Phoenix and Tucson. - The nonprofit is increasing access to adoption services and lifelong support for birth and expectant parents, adoptive families and children. - Spence-Chapin says it has already formed partnerships with hospitals, behavioral health providers and family-serving organizations across Arizona. - The organization says it has already helped local families with counseling, adoption planning and placement services, including its first Arizona adoption placements. - CEO Kate Trambitskaya said the goal is to build partnerships, remove barriers to adoption and family support services, and provide compassionate, ethical care.

The details: - Spence-Chapin has provided adoption and family support services for more than 115 years and serves families across the United States and internationally. - The Arizona operation includes a transparent flat-fee adoption model designed to help families understand and plan for adoption costs. - Spence-Chapin’s domestic adoption services include its Special Needs Adoption Program, which supports expectant parents facing an unanticipated diagnosis or pregnancy or birth complication. - The Special Needs Adoption Program connects infants and children with medical and developmental needs, including needs related to prenatal substance exposure, with permanent families while waiving all professional placement fees. - Since the program began in 1995, Spence-Chapin has placed more than 550 medically fragile children with families. - Spence-Chapin provides free, confidential and nonjudgmental counseling for new and expectant parents regardless of circumstance or immigration status. - The organization connects women in unplanned pregnancies and crisis situations with housing, healthcare, legal and community resources. - Spence-Chapin also offers financial assistance for pregnancy-related expenses where permitted by state law. - The Interim Care Program provides temporary newborn respite care while birth parents keep their parental rights and consider options. - Spence-Chapin also provides domestic and international home study services and post-placement services. - The organization’s international adoption programs connect children from South Africa, Colombia, Costa Rica, Jamaica and the Eastern Caribbean with families in the United States. - The Granny Program supports more than 500 children in orphanages in Colombia, South Africa and Ghana each year by matching local caregivers with children for one-on-one support.

Between the lines: - The Arizona expansion suggests Spence-Chapin sees unmet demand for adoption and wraparound support services in the state. - The focus on flat fees, counseling and post-placement support signals a model aimed at lowering both financial and emotional uncertainty for families. - The mention of ethical care and unbiased information reflects a broader push in adoption services toward transparency and long-term family support rather than one-time placement.

What's next: - Spence-Chapin will continue building partnerships with Arizona hospitals, behavioral health providers and family-serving organizations. - The nonprofit is directing families to its Arizona services page for more information and phone access at 480-207-5050. - Spence-Chapin is expected to keep offering adoption, counseling, home study and post-placement services through its Arizona offices.

The bottom line: - Spence-Chapin is betting Arizona families need more local, lower-barrier adoption and support services — and is moving to meet that need with a broader on-the-ground footprint.