Helping Hands Adoption Facilitation Agency CLG

Helping Hands Adoption Facilitation Agency (HHAMA) is a not-for-profit body established in 2005 to mediate the regulations of the Inter-Agency Board (now the Adoption Authority of Ireland) and to fulfil the state-to-state agreement with Vietnam that requires Irish adoptions to be overseen by a licensed Irish agency. Operating strictly within the terms of that agreement, HHAMA provides a transparent, supportive pathway for families wishing to adopt children from overseas programmes.

The agency's core service is a structured pre-registration process that helps prospective adoptive parents understand each country's eligibility criteria, medical requirements and age or gender expectations. After a detailed review of an applicant's needs and the submission of a care plan, HHAMA recommends the most suitable country programme and, where appropriate, invites the applicant to register. Ongoing support includes regular status-of-adoption updates, a comprehensive FAQ resource and timely news releases to keep families informed throughout the adoption journey. HHAMA serves families across Ireland, offering specialist guidance and a compassionate, professional approach to international adoption.