​Gerald A. Bowman
LCSW, ACSW

Adoption services for Americans abroad since 1989.

Gerald A. Bowman, LCSW, ACSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker residing in Munich, Germany since 1987. He is licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia, the State of Utah, and the Republic of Ireland, and is recognized as a Diplom-Sozialpädagoge in the Republic of Germany.

He is a Clinical Member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT).

In addition to his private practice with US Citizens abroad, he also works as a Social Worker with a German Social Service organization.

Primary services

  • Home Study services for International Adoptions and Domestic (USA) Adoptions for US Citizens residing abroad.
  • Assistance for prospective adoptive parents to complete 10 hours of Hague Parent Education.
  • Post-adoption services including Home Visits, Reports, and Referral.
  • Available to travel anywhere in the world.
  • Consultation, free of charge.

Additional services

  • Consultation in Social Work, International Social Work, Cultural Adjustment.
  • Individual, Marital, and Family Counseling for Children, Adolescents, and Adults.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services.
  • Critical Incident Stress & Trauma Management.
  • Supervision for Licensure.

Credentials

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Adoption Consultant
    Commonwealth of Virginia LCSW #0904000968
    ​State of Utah LCSW #67324573501
  • Clinical Member, American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists
  • National Qualified Social Worker, Republic of Ireland #ND/20/160902
  • Diplom-Sozialpädagoge, Republic of Germany
CV, references, and other supporting documentation available upon request. 

Are you Hague approved?
I work with Wasatch International Adoptions (WIAA), a Hague-approved adoption agency. My relationship with WIAA allows me to work both with WIAA clients as well as non-WIAA clients. I have worked with couples and singles, and a variety of public and private agencies. All of my home studies are guaranteed to meet USCIS requirements and US State regulations. There are some different requirements for a home study for an adoption from a Hague country as opposed to a non-Hague country. We will discuss this prior to making any arrangements.
 
How can we confirm your credentials and experience?
I am more than happy to provide licensing or educational information (CV, copies of licenses, etc.) or references from other families and agencies that I have worked with. I have been successfully working with US citizens abroad since 1989 — among others, this includes US government, military, and diplomatic personnel; international teachers; missionaries; and persons or couples temporarily residing abroad.
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