If you live in Alaska, Oregon or Washington and are using a different agency for your adoption placement, Holt can still help you! We work with families and other adoption agencies to complete homestudy and post-placement requirements. If you would like to use Holt for these services, please fill out the form below to get connected to your local branch office. If you are unsure of the services you need, please use the box below to tell us more about your situation. To learn about International Adoption, please contact adopt@holtinternational.org or call 833-346-9044.
Holt International's Alaska, Oregon and Washington branch offers personable and caring support by providing experienced social workers to assist you with your adoption. Holt knows that throughout the adoption process, you will have questions and concerns, or you may just need to talk to someone who understands. Holt's Alaska, Washington and Oregon branch will be there for you as you embark on the journey to bring your child home.
Click here to visit the branch Facebook page and connect with our community!We work with families in all 50 U.S. states.
Call: 1-833-346-9044
Email: Adoption Service Specialist at adopt@holtinternational.org
315 S. Second St.
Renton, WA 98057
Ph: 206-575-4550
Branch Director: Namyi Min
Branch Assistant: Jo Ann Cleghorn
Want to learn more about international adoption? Attend a free adoption information meeting to learn about the adoption process from an experienced Holt social worker. We will cover eligibility requirements, the homestudy, common child profiles and Holt's mission of finding a loving and secure home for every child. Our hope is to help you navigate through this process and answer whatever questions you may have. To register, please see the upcoming dates below.
We have no upcoming information meetings scheduled at this time, but we would love to answer any questions you may have! Please contact our Adoption Service Specialist at adopt@holtinternational.org.
Adoption Connections of Oregon PO Box 10581 Eugene, OR 97440 Email: aco@peak.org Central Oregon International AdopteesSupport Group Coos Bay/North Bend Support Group Support Group, Get Togethers Coos County Adoptive Parents (CCAP)SCF Support Group Corvallis - Albany Support Group Support Group Hi-5 Families Support Group Portland Area Holt Families Playgroup Northwest Adoptive Families Association (NAFA) Oregon Adoptive Parents Network (OAPN), Parent-led, Anna @ 503-317-9126, happymomanna@comcast.net Families of Russian and Ukrainian Adoptions Including Neighboring Countries NW Korean Cultural Society |
Northwest Adoptive Families Association, Inc (NAFA) Northwest Korean Cultural Society Oregon Post Adoption Resource Center (Portand), Rogue Valley Adoptive and Foster Mom Group NAFA Salem Family Adoption Group Southern Oregon Korean Association (Medford), Holt Campout Adoption Mosaic Movie Group African-American Families through Adoption Families with Children from Viet Nam Ethiopia Adoptive Families of Oregon |
Namyi Min, LMSW
Branch Director | AK/OR/WA
206-575-4550
Namyi Min is excited to be a part of Holt's mission and legacy as the Alaska, Oregon and Washington branch director. She earned her bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and her master's degrees in social work from Fordham University in New York. She has years of experience providing direct services to adopted children and their families. Before coming to Holt, she oversaw the Korea adoption program at an adoption agency in New York, and is well trained in family dynamics, child development and cross-cultural sensitivity. As a social worker, Namyi is passionate about bringing families together through adoption and helping them thrive throughout their lives.
Jo Ann Cleghorn
Branch Assistant | AK/OR/WA
206-575-4550
As the branch assistant for Alaska, Oregon and Washington, Jo Ann helps adoptive families with the paperwork process throughout the whole process. She is excited to be a part of the Holt team, and she is looking forward to helping families through their adoption process.
Luisa Barnes, MSW
Social Worker | Eugene, Salem, Southern & Central Oregon
Luisa received her bachelor's degree in art history from the University of Oregon and her master's degree in social work from the University of Southern California. Having spent the greater part of the last decade working in adoption and child welfare, Luisa brings to Holt a passion for family building. She is dedicated to supporting and educating families throughout every step of the adoption process. Luisa is grateful to be a part of a strength-based, focused team that believes in attachment and trauma-informed care.
Sonya Hull, BA
Social Worker | AK
907-775-1403
Sonya, a lifelong Alaskan, has worked with children and families in Alaska for over 20 years and deeply enjoys her work with adoptive families. She began her career working with teens in behavioral and psychological crisis and quickly came to realize the importance of a holistic, whole-family approach in addressing children's mental health needs. Sonya continued to work with families in a variety of capacities throughout the state and was introduced to the world of adoption in 2007. Since then, she has worked in infant, foster care and international adoption and enjoys every aspect of working with both birth and adoptive families on their journey through the adoption process. Sonya received her bachelor's degree in psychology from George Fox University and continues to pursue educational opportunities that help her better support families in any way possible.
Lindsay Lanham, LMSW
Social Worker | Eastern WA
Lindsay received her master's degree in social work from the University of Washington. She has significant experience working in the child welfare and adoption field, including both domestic and international adoption — practicing her expertise in relative and China adoption programs. She says it is an honor to support families throughout their adoption journey.
Alyssa Layne, MSW, LCSW
Social Worker | WA
Alyssa earned her undergraduate degree in history from Davidson College and her master's degree in social work from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She has worked in the adoption field since 2005, and relocated from North Carolina to Washington in 2015. Alyssa feels honored and excited to play a small part in the process of building families through adoption. She loves supporting parents and children through the joys and challenges of forming attachments to one another, and seeing children thrive in loving families is her greatest joy.
May Chan Nelson, MSW
Social Worker | Portland, Salem, Northern OR Coast & Soutwest WA
971-227-8558
May Chan Nelson received her bachelor's degree in psychology and master's degree in social work from the University of Georgia, with a specialization in early intervention and working with children who experience developmental delays. For over 20 years, she has also enjoyed working with adults who have developmental disabilities, students in special education, and teens and families in foster care through Inclusion Inc., Portland Public Schools and the Department of Human Services-Child Welfare. Through both her work and the adoption of her daughter from China in 2010, May has gained a unique perspective and passion for adoption and she is excited to be a part of the Holt team and serve Holt's children, families and community in the greater Portland/Washington area. When not working, she enjoys traveling and outdoor activities with her husband, son, daughter and dog, Cooper.
Tara Nolan, LCSW
Social Worker | Portland, Salem, Eastern OR & Southwest WA
646-643-3335
Tara has been a part of Holt since 2013. Originally from Ireland, she moved to the US in 1998. She spent a decade in New York City where she received a Master's in Social Work from Columbia University. Tara has extensive experience working with couples, families, and children, and is dedicated to helping families be healthy and happy. "I love being part of the Holt team," says Tara. "It's amazing to be in a position to help children find families." Tara serves families in the greater Portland area, where she lives with her husband and two children.
Gary Sampson, LICSW
Social Worker | WA
Gary has a master's degree in social work, a school counselor certification and an elementary teaching credential. He is also a licensed clinical social worker and an approved social work supervisor. Before joining Holt, Gary worked as a director of social services and adoption social worker for WACAP. He was also a medical social worker for children with disabilities, an elementary school counselor and primary school teacher. Gary hopes that his skills in adoption services, education, social work and school counseling are helpful to adoptive parents and children, and he is often amazed at the resilience of children and the commitment of adoptive parents. Gary is married and has two adult daughters, including one adopted from Korea.