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Welcome!

Children and Families First, Inc. is an agency providing guidance and support for families through the adoption process and beyond.

We provide home study and postplacement services for international and interstate domestic adoption, as well as on-going parent education seminars.

Our Mission:
The mission of Children and Families First, Inc. is to offer adoption and parent education and consultation services that support the creation of loving families where both children and parents thrive and are able to reach their full potential as human beings.



My name is Anne Johnson. I am the director of Children and Families First, Inc. I will be working with you should you choose Children and Families First, Inc. as your home study agency. I look forward to getting to know you and learning about your hopes and dreams as well answering your many questions about becoming a parent through adoption. I consider it an honor and privilege to be a part of your journey to parenthood. My goal in serving you is to make this process as smooth as possible.

You deserve a time of joyful anticipation as you proceed toward bringing your baby home. Many of you have faced incredible challenges bringing you to this juncture. Please know that with an approved home study the outcome of this process will be a child in your arms to love and cherish.

At Children and Families First, we understand that some of you can't wait to get started on the adoption process! Our services are highly responsive. We can begin right away and move things along quickly. Others of you are feeling cautious. Trust that you can take whatever time you need. We can proceed at your pace, as you feel most comfortable.

At Children and Families First we believe that parenting is an endeavor of the heart and the head. My commitment to you is to honor the wisdom of your heart, while offering you the information and professional assistance you need to make educated decisions and to prepare you for the responsibilities and rewards of parenthood.

Please explore this web site to learn more about the services available through Children and Families First, Inc. And please, do call so we can set up your free information session and begin exploring together your next step in becoming a parent. We can be reached at (608) 826-0498.

Thank you for your time and consideration,

-Anne M. Johnson, M.S.W./L.C.S.W.


For more information, contact us at:
Children and Families First, Inc.
583 D'Onofrio Dr., Suite 220
Madison, WI 53719
(Driving directions)

608-826-0498
FAX 608-826-0521

Daytime and evening appointments available.
Children and Families First, Inc. is a state-licensed, non-profit child-placing agency serving families in Wisconsin. Children and Families First, Inc. serves all families regardless of race, origin, gender or religious affiliation.

Children and Families First, Inc. is a member of the Joint Council on International Children's Services.