About Us

In 1985, the Dangerfield Institute of Urban Problems (DIUP) was founded by Elouise Dangerfield. The former Licensed Vocational Nurse became concerned about the growing number of drug addicted infants without quality rehabilitative care available. In the mid 80s, she became a part of the solution.

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DIUP Adoption Agency

Our goal is to reunite children with their birth families, which happens about 50% of the time. However, there are many children who cannot return...

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Our goal is to reunite children with their birth families, which happens about 50% of the time. However, there are many children who cannot return to their birth families, and adoption may become the most desirable goal.

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Becoming a Foster Parent

Becoming a foster parent may be easier than you think. Families come in many shapes and sizes. Whether or not you have children of your own, are...

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Becoming a foster parent may be easier than you think. Families come in many shapes and sizes. Whether or not you have children of your own, are married or single, the most important criteria you must meet is to possess the desire and motivation to become a positive, stable influence in the life of a child.

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Testimonials

What Our Clients Are Saying

  • "If your children must be placed in a foster home or a group home, Dangerfield is the best place to have them housed. I worked there and I can say it is first class. The children receive only the best."

    "If your children must be placed in a foster home or a group home, Dangerfield is the best place to have them housed. I worked there and I can say it is first class. The children receive only the best."

    Deborah Reese

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