About International Families

International Families Inc. (IFI) was founded by a committed, dedicated, and loving couple, Dr. Epuri Raman Rao, and his wife Mrudula Rao. Their compassionate heart towards orphan children lead them into establishing IFI and helping in adoption and sponsorship of orphan children around the world. In May of 1978, they took their first step to complete the adoption of four children from Bombay and placed them in loving Swedish families. From 1978 till 1981 they helped place over 200 children in Swedish homes. Once they moved to the US, they kept pursuing their dream, and in 1989 they were able to establish International Families as a licensed child placement agency and were able to help many children find loving homes.

Dr. and Mrs. Rao continue to work for the well-being of children that are less fortunate. They have been blessed to watch IFI grow into an established, well-reputable agency with the motto of "Changing the World, One Adoption at a Time." Today IFI has branches in DC, Maryland, New York, and Washington, and network with several agencies throughout the country.