Adoption Related Links
Adoption.com
One of the largest adoption sites on the internet.
Adoptioninformation.com
Provides unbiased information and resources for all with an interest
in or connection to adoption and foster care, whether in the
family setting or from an academic or professional standpoint.
Adoptive
Families Magazine
Adoptive Families, the award-winning national adoption magazine,
is the leading adoption information source for families before,
during, and after adoption.
Adoption
Learning Partners
Adoption Learning Partners, founded by The Cradle, seeks to improve
adoption outcomes for all members of the adoption circle by providing
a vibrant, innovative, educational resource on the Internet. They
offer web-based educational resources for adoptive parents, adopted
individuals, birth parents and the families that love them.
Center
for Adoption Support & Education
C.A.S.E. is a private, non-profit adoptive family support center.
Its programs focus on helping children from a variety of foster
care and adoptive backgrounds to receive understanding and support
which will enable them to grow into successful, productive adults.
Congressional
Coalition on Adoption Institute
The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute is a nonprofit,
nonpartisan organization dedicated to raising awareness about the
tens of thousands of foster children in this country and the millions
of orphans around the world in need of permanent, safe, and loving
homes; and to eliminating the barriers that hinder these children
from realizing their basic need of a family.
DNA Testing Center
DNA Diagnostics Center’s (DDC) specialized Adoption Team works with U.S. embassies, consulates, and immigration service centers in over 160 countries around the world. Team members have vast knowledge of the ins and outs of many countries' processes. Additionally, we have an experienced legal team that works exclusively with attorneys and agencies to ensure that all legal and governmental requirements are met. To support and promote the ethical standards for adoption, DDC is a proud member of the Joint Council on International Children's Services (JCICS).
Evan
B Donaldson Adoption Institute
The Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute, founded in 1996, is a
national not-for-profit organization devoted to improving adoption
policy and practice. The Adoption Institute is a reliable, unbiased
and respected voice for ethical adoption practices that respect
all people touched by adoption.
Families
with Children from China
Families with Children from China (FCC) is a nondenominational
organization of families who have adopted children from China.
They provide a network of support for families who’ve adopted
in China and consolidate the information that has been gathered
by FCC families.
Families
for Russian & Ukrainian Adoption
It is the mission of FRUA to support the whole life experience
of Eastern European orphan children and to strengthen the families
that are created through adoption. Families for Russian and Ukrainian
Adoption (FRUA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit support network for adoptive
families with children from the former Soviet Union with chapters
throughout the US Our families have found that there is no roadmap
to guide new parents of adoptive children from the former Soviet
Union, so we’ve turned to the real experts - other families.
We can help you prepare for your adoption experience and support
you after you return home.
FamilyLife
A ministry serving Christian marriages and families.
Be sure to see the many adoption resources provided on their “If
You Were Mine” section of their website.
International
Adoption Clinic
Part of MUSC Children's Hospital in Charleston, SC. Our clinic specializes in comprehensive medical and developmental evaluations for internationally adopted children. Adopting a child from another country is an exciting process. While most internationally adopted children do very well, they may initially face unique medical, developmental and behavioral issues not typically seen in children in the United States. The recognition and early intervention of these issues may improve your child's transition into his or her new home.
International
Adoption Stories
International adoption stories and adoption agency information.
Information on international adoption costs, medical advice and
adoption news.
Latin
American Parents Association
Latin America Parents Association (LAPA) is a not-for-profit organization
registered in the State of New York. LAPA is not an adoption agency.
It is an all-volunteer organization of families who have adopted
or who are in the process of adopting children from Latin America.
Our mission is to provide accurate and timely information as well
as support before, during, and after the adoption process.
Tapestry
Books
In 1994, Tapestry Books became the first site on the web to specialize in adoption books. Almost fifteen years later, Tapestry is still the premier book site for adoption classics and for cutting edge information on adoption issues. With knowledgeable staff members and friendly and efficient service, Tapestry Books has become the complete literary source for adoptive families.
The
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
A non-profit 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to increasing the
adoptions of the more than 150,000 children in North America’s
foster care system. Dave Thomas, founder of Wendy’s International,
created the Foundation in 1992 in support of the vision that every
child deserves a permanent home and a loving family. The Dave Thomas
Foundation for Adoption focuses on increasing adoption awareness
while supporting model adoption service programs.
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Featured Links
U.S.
Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS)
U.S. State Dept. on International Adoptions
This website is intended to provide you with an overview of the intercountry adoption process and the Hague Adoption Convention. Each year, thousands of Americans adopt a child from overseas. The process of adopting a child from another country, however, can be difficult. This website aims to provide what you need to know about the adoption process.
National
Council for Adoption
NCFA is an advocate for state laws that promote sound adoption
policy, a resource for federal officials and policymakers about
appropriate federal adoption initiatives and reform, a diplomat
for sound international adoption policy, and a source of adoption
facts and education. NCFA is devoted to serving the best interests
of children through adoption.
National Adoption Information Clearinghouse
Resources on all aspects of domestic and intercountry adoption, including adoption from foster care. Includes information for prospective and adoptive parents; information about searching for birth relatives; and resources for professionals on recruiting adoptive families, preparing children and youth, supporting birth parents, and providing post-adoption services. |
