Birth Search
Dillon currently has a search process in place for the countries of South Korea. We offer counseling for anyone who is pursuing a search for birth family in our Tulsa office regardless of country.
Counseling
Counseling is offered to individuals, families and couples. To set up an initial free 15-minute telephone consultation with one of our adoption professionals, please call (918) 749-4600.
Support Groups
Finding support with others that understand is important at any age. Not feeling alone, being with others that can relate, and getting education from adoption professionals is all a focus in our support groups.
Camp/Tours
Finding pride in your child's birth culture is both important for your family and your child. Our heritage programs are available to support your family into creating connections with your child's birth culture.
About Us
Our Story
Dillon International was founded in 1972. Learn about our why we stand out as an adoption agency, mission and history.
Contact Us
Looking to connect with us! We have offices all over the US. Find out where we are located and let us know how we can partner with your family.
Meet The Team/Employment Opportunities
Dillon's team is filled with experienced adoption professionals. Most staff have been working at the agency for longer than 10 years.
We also will be posting any open positions in this section. We would love to have you join our team.
Quality Improvement
We always want to make sure that we are working with those we partner with the best way possible. See how our agency is doing according to our clients.
Our History
Dillon International was founded by Jerry and Deniese Dillon in 1972 to meet the needs of the thousands of vulnerable Korean orphans. Centrally located in the United States, Dillon International is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and was the first licensed international adoption agency in the state.
Throughout our history, Dillon International has been actively involved in establishing intercountry adoption standards and policies both in the United States and abroad. The agency has helped to establish adoption programs in several countries, including a model foster care program in Korea. Each participating country in the agency’s adoption program has invited Dillon International to help find homes for their vulnerable children.
Since our beginning, Dillon has been an advocate for ethical adoption standards, earning us long-standing, esteemed relationships with U.S. and foreign government officials. In addition, Dillon International has helped to underwrite hospitals, orphanages and schools in Korea, India, China, Haiti, and Vietnam.
Why Choose Dillon?
We are a nonprofit Hague-accredited adoption agency with experience and a commitment to children and families.
We like to call it the Dillon Difference.
We promise to:
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Help you find answers so that you are confident you’re making the right decision.
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Be transparent so you can trust us.
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Be available to help in a timely manner.
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Keep you informed about the process.
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Assist you through the difficult waiting times.
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Continue to help you long after the adoption is complete.
Lifetime Commitment: Every family has unique needs. So does every child we serve. At Dillon, we are committed to a lifetime of services, from pre-adoption education to helping you through the transition period of welcoming a new child into your home. After the adoption, we are committed to helping you with counseling, heritage camps, heritage tours and birth-family searches.
A Solid Foundation: Since 1972, Dillon has helped more than 7,000 children have come home to loving families.
Experienced Staff: Our social workers and counselors are experienced with all the paperwork associated with adoption. More than that, they’re intimately aware of the emotional issues associated with adoption.
With Dillon, you can feel confident knowing that you are not alone in this journey. Dillon’s caring staff will be with you every step of the way.
Our Accreditation
Dillon International
Headquarters
Tulsa, OK
7335 S. Lewis Ave, Suite 204
Tulsa, OK 74136
918-749-4600
Office Hours:
Mon. - Thurs. 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Friday: 8:30AM - 12:30PM
For more information:
Other Locations
Orange County, CA
3183-F Airway Ave., Suite 103
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-734-8600
Meet The Team
Employment Opportunities
Dillon International employment policies and practices promote equal employment opportunities for all persons when filling staff positions. Dillon International does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, creed, national origin, age, religion, marital status, disability or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Employment questions may be directed to info@dillonadopt.com
A Resume, cover letter, and any supplemental materials (if requested in the job posting) will be used to select the top candidate(s). Those selected for further consideration will be invited to an interview and fill out a Dillon International Application. Prior to hiring, candidate(s) will be required to complete a pre-employment criminal history background check and motor vehicle record check. The candidate(s) must pass the background check process in order to continue in the hiring process.
No Current Openings at This Time.
Quality Improvement
At Dillon International, we strive to provide quality services to our client families.
One tool we utilize to help ensure this is a client survey. We send an anonymous survey to clients at the time of their child’s arrival, and again on the anniversary of their arrival. We utilize this feedback to improve our services, including the modification of procedures and policies, as needed.
In addition, this feedback is provided to the Dillon Executive Director and Board of Directors on a regular basis.
While the surveys provide us with narrative on how we are doing, we also receive rankings, or grades, from our clients. A summary of our most recent grades can be seen to the right.
The US Department of State allows the public to submit complaints on intercountry adoption service providers seeking Hague Accreditation, Approval or Renewal. You may submit complaints to the Department of State’s website here: https://adoptionusca.state.gov/HCRWeb/Welcome