International Social Service-USA

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International Social Service-USA We connect children, adults & families separated by borders with the services and support they need. or Dad in the Ukraine. A U.S. Or a U.S.

ISS-USA can help in these situations and others- email us to find out more! A Judge needs to decide whether a child should live with Mom in the U.S. Or, a Judge needs to decide whether a child should live with grandparents in Ecuador, or be adopted by a foster family in the U.S. A child adopted in Germany is looking for his biological father in the U.S. Citizen, becomes destitute and ill and needs to return from Lebanon to Florida. Citizen child is abandoned in Bolivia, and needs to be placed in foster care in Ohio upon return to the U.S. because there is no one to care for her. A birth certificate is needed from Brazil, or a marriage certificate from Haiti, or a death certificate from Zimbabwe to help people in the U.S. A couple wants to adopt a child from Tanzania, but is unclear where to begin and what rules might apply. A couple wants to become foster parents, but needs a criminal records check from the time when they were living in Israel. A person has a question about how they can adopt their niece in Canada whose parents are dying, and have her come live with them in the U.S. An unaccompanied undocumented child is being returned to El Salvador, and there is a question about what services are available upon return to El Salvador. A state child welfare agency wants to know about how to look for and place children with family outside the U.S. Is there a way to follow up, once the child is placed? Are home studies from other countries valid? A state is trying to comply with Hague Conventions and Fostering Connections and doesn't know how to work across borders and when Hague Conventions apply and when they don't.

10/21/2026

On October 9, ISS-USA brought together practitioners, researchers, and leaders for Enduring Questions, Evolving Answers: A Century of International Social Service.

Through thoughtful conversations and collaborative brainstorming, attendees explored the challenges facing children and families across borders and how we can work together to create positive change. The resounding consensus? We left challenged, encouraged, and motivated to strengthen our collaboration and build better systems of support.

Thank you to everyone who made this meaningful day possible. Here’s to carrying these conversations forward into our next century of impact!

Thank you to our sponsors for your generosity and support of ISS-USA’s Centennial Celebration! Your contributions helped...
10/16/2026

Thank you to our sponsors for your generosity and support of ISS-USA’s Centennial Celebration! Your contributions helped make our symposium and reception not only possible, but meaningful, memorable, and thought-provoking. We’re grateful for your support as we celebrate 100 years of service and continue our work to keep children and families separated by borders connected.

Thank you to everyone who joined us on October 9 to celebrate ISS-USA’s 100th anniversary! From thoughtful conversations...
10/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us on October 9 to celebrate ISS-USA’s 100th anniversary! From thoughtful conversations and new connections at the Symposium to the food, music, and exhibits at the Reception, the day was a meaningful celebration of a century of service, collaboration, and dedication to keeping children and families connected across borders.

Here’s to the next century of connection and impact!

Tomorrow, we celebrate 100 years of ISS-USA!We’re just one day away from the ISS-USA Centennial Celebration in Baltimore...
10/08/2026

Tomorrow, we celebrate 100 years of ISS-USA!

We’re just one day away from the ISS-USA Centennial Celebration in Baltimore, where we’ll spend the day reflecting on a century of cross-border work, connecting with colleagues and friends, and celebrating the people and partnerships that have shaped our mission.

Today is the LAST DAY to register. If you’ve been thinking about joining us, now’s the time!

Register now and we’ll see you tomorrow. https://www.iss-usa.org/100th-anniversary-registration/

Supporting children and families across borders requires strong partnerships, shared expertise, and a commitment to coll...
10/07/2026

Supporting children and families across borders requires strong partnerships, shared expertise, and a commitment to collaboration.

At ISS-USA’s Half-Day Symposium, these expert panelists will share insights from their decades of leadership in child welfare, systems reform, family-centered practice, and cross-sector collaboration. This panel will explore how professionals and systems can work more effectively across borders to improve outcomes for children and families.

Learn more and register today! https://www.iss-usa.org/100th-anniversary-registration/

October 9, 2026 | Baltimore, MD

Panel Highlight!These wonderful panelists join our Centennial Half-Day Symposium to explore what it takes to center iden...
10/06/2026

Panel Highlight!

These wonderful panelists join our Centennial Half-Day Symposium to explore what it takes to center identity, belonging, safety, and stability in cross-border decision-making.

This panel will examine how professionals across disciplines can work together to make informed, child-centered decisions that support the best interests of children and families.

Join us October 9, in Baltimore, MD.

Register Today! https://www.iss-usa.org/100th-anniversary-registration/

Cheers to 100 years!For a century, International Social Service-USA has been connecting cross-border families, helping c...
10/05/2026

Cheers to 100 years!

For a century, International Social Service-USA has been connecting cross-border families, helping children and families stay connected across distance, borders, and changing circumstances.

Now, we’re raising a glass to 100 years of this work—and to the future ahead.

Join us in Baltimore on October 9 for the ISS-USA Centennial Celebration, featuring an afternoon symposium followed by an evening reception at the Roundhouse.

Register today and celebrate 100 years with us:https://www.iss-usa.org/100th-anniversary-registration/

We’re celebrating 100 years of ISS-USA in one of Baltimore’s most iconic historic spaces!Built in 1884, the National Mus...
09/30/2026

We’re celebrating 100 years of ISS-USA in one of Baltimore’s most iconic historic spaces!

Built in 1884, the National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation is a National Historic Landmark featuring a stunning 60-foot turntable and one of the world’s most significant collections of 19th-century railroad equipment.

Join us for an evening of food, music, and art as we celebrate a century of service and look toward the next 100 years.

National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation | Baltimore, MD
October 9, 2026 | 5:00–9:00 PM

Register Here: https://www.iss-usa.org/100th-anniversary-registration/

On October 9, ISS-USA celebrates 100 years with a full day of conversation, community, and celebration in Baltimore.CENT...
09/22/2026

On October 9, ISS-USA celebrates 100 years with a full day of conversation, community, and celebration in Baltimore.

CENTENNIAL SYMPOSIUM
1:00–4:30 PM
University of Maryland, Baltimore – SMC Campus Center

ROUNDHOUSE RECEPTION
5:00–9:00 PM
National Museum of Railroad History and Innovation

Join us as we reflect on a century of cross-border work, explore the questions shaping the future, and celebrate the people who have helped make this work possible.

Register Today:

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