Meet the staff

Dean E. Hale, MSW, Director of Social Services-India, brings a great deal of knowledge to his position. He oversees program management and social services.  His 30 years’ experience gives insight and thorough working knowledge of services to children in India. Mary Reynolds - Program Assistant-India, assists families through the early stages of the adoption process.  Mary is an excellent resource for helping families through the dossier preparations.

Leadership in India

BSSK—Roxana Kalyanvala, Executive Director  VCT—Mary Paul, Executive Director

Why Choose Holt? | FAQs Child care Project in India | Fill out an application online Programs Characterized by Love and Professional Services A child from India may be waiting to become your own son or daughter through adoption, and Holt International’s experienced and dedicated staff will support and guide you every step of the way. Holt’s Expertise in India Adoption Since Holt began work in India in the late 1970s, our services have touched thousands of children and families.  Holt also: • Pioneered “permanency” programs--enabling children to have families through international and domestic adoption, and family reunification. • Developed child care models that significantly reduced infant mortality. • Further improved the care and development of abandoned children through fostercare. Effective, Dependable, Caring Because of Holt’s long history and extensive programs serving Indian children, we have a strong and long-standing relationship with the India’s Central Adoption Resource Agency which oversees adoption from India.  For information about adopting a child from India, please fill out the form below. We welcome Indo-Americans (born in India) as well as non Indian applicants to adopt from India.  We especially need adoptive families for toddlers, preschoolers and children with medical or developmental needs. For information about adopting a child from India, click here to fill out the form.