ABOUT US
WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU
Adoption Choices of Nevada is a local, private, non-profit adoption agency licensed by the state of Nevada. We have been assisting children, birth parents, and adoptive parents since 2008. Our adoption counselors and professionals have helped hundreds of birth mothers successfully plan their babies’ futures!
Adoption Choices of Nevada adoption counselors work with birth parents and adoptive families from Reno to Elk to Las Vegas and everywhere in between – we cover the entire state of Nevada. We would be delighted to meet with you, answer your questions about adoption, and explain the Nevada adoption process, wait time, and fees for our services. Orientations are confidential and offered at no cost to you.
Adoption Choices of Nevada is a non-faith based, non-religious based adoption agency. We work with families of various religious backgrounds as well as non-religious adoptive families. If finding an adoptive family with no religious affiliation is important to you, we can help!

MEET OUR NEVADA STAFF
Meet our experienced Nevada staff of adoption social workers, adoption counselors, home study experts, and social services administrators.
Lainie Burak, LMSW



Kristy Sauter, LSW



Jackie Gay, LSW, LCSW



Dorothy Paul, LSW



Cristina Hooper, LSW



Nancy O’Neill, LSW

Faith Smith

Erica Palmer



Krystal Zboinski, LMSW
Luciana Lamos, LMSW
Adoption Counselors, Social Workers, and Professionals
Adoption counselors (also known at Adoption Choices of Nevada as adoption specialists) perform a crucial role in the adoption process. These professionals receive training to offer support, guidance, and information to prospective birth parents and adoptive families. Adoption counselors possess knowledge about the legal and ethical aspects of adoption. Additionally, they manage emotional and the practical considerations involved. Our professionals collaborate closely with all parties involved to facilitate a smooth and successful adoption process, providing education, counseling, and advocacy. Ultimately, our goal is to ensure that the adoption serves the best interests of the child and that all individuals involved receive the necessary support and resources.
Our adoption specialists possess great empathy, communication skills, and cultural sensitivity, enabling them to navigate the unique dynamics and challenges that accompany adoption. Their dedication and commitment to advocating for birth parents and building families make adoption counselors indispensable in the world of adoption.