One Mother's Adoption Process
geocities.com
Detailed advice by a woman who adopted two children from Russia within a period of only 3 1/2 months.
St. Louis Families with Children from China
fccstl.org
An organization of over 300 families who have adopted children from China.
Adoption South Africa
adoptionsa.co.za
Social workers offering services for birthmothers and potential adoptive parents, dealing with South African and international adoptions. Includes information about fees and services.
Families With Children From the Quzhou
home.comcast.net
Features photographs and links.
Korean American Adoptee Adoptive Family Network
kaanet.com
Network of US and Canadian groups and individuals related to Korean adoptions.
Home of Child
childrenhome.narod.ru
Information about an Ukrainian orphanage in the Kiev region.
Guidelines for Child Adoption
nrilinks.com
Information about procedure, requirements, documentation, and agencies, presented by the Government of India.
Families with Children From China - Louisiana
fccl.org
Provides support for people who have adopted or are waiting to adopt. List of events, news, and pictures.
British Columbia Families with Children from China
fccbc.ca
British Columbia, Canada chapter of Families with Children from China
Paraguay Adoption Resources
pyadopt.org
Dedicated to those interested in adoptions from Paraguay, with extensive list of resources.
Adopting from Korea: A Prospective Parent's Guide
adoptkorea.com
Solid step-by-step, "how-to" information for parents with an adoption-positive, child-centered approach developed by an adoptive mom.
Precious Cargo
pbs.org
Companion website to the PBS documentary which follows the bittersweet journey of a group of Vietnamese youth adopted by American families at the end of the Vietnam War, who travel back to their homeland in search of their personal history.
Ann Arbor Area Families with Children from China
hvcn.org
Pre and post-adoption support group in the Washtenaw County, Michigan area for parents of children from mainland China
Special Asian Children
comeunity.com
Information and resources on adoption of children with special needs from Asia.
The Assistant Stork
asststork.com
International adoption document facilitation and courier service with links to Vital Statistics and U.S. Secretary of State offices.
Chenzhou Families
usaweb1.com
Includes photos, information about the area, and poetry.
Latin America Adoptive Parents Association
lapa-nnj.com
Group of parents who have adopted or are planning to adopt children from Latin America. Includes bulletin boards, adoption tips, and a list of related mailing lists and newsgroups.
India Adoption Law
helplinelaw.com
Indian law regarding adoption of children for other communities.
Mission to Promote Adoption in Korea
mpak.com
Includes information on topics that are of interest to potential Korean parents who wish to adopt children but have various concerns or issues.
Family of Four
familyoffour.homestead.com
Story of an adoption from Maoming, including pictures.
Adoptive Family Travel
adoptivefamilytravel.com
Adoption homeland tours and specialized travel services for adoptive families.
Heart to Heart with Ukraine
hearttoheartukraine.org
Non-profit Christian organization assisting families adopting from Ukraine and providing support to orphanages. List of fees and costs, travel information, and description of mission trips.
Limiar
limiar.org
Assists Brazilian children who need families, and unadoptable children with their individual needs.
Ukrainian Adoption for Albertans
mypage.direct.ca
For families in Alberta interested in pursuing private adoption of Ukrainian orphans.
Catholic Care - Diocese of Leeds
adoption-yorkshire.org.uk
The Catholic care adoption service accepts applications from people in Yorkshire with many religious backgrounds, wishing to provide adoptive homes for children in need.
A China Adoption Story - The Face Next to Mine
members.aol.com
A personal essay about adoption published in the Radcliffe Quarterly, Winter 1997.
US State Department - International Adoptions
travel.state.gov
Offers a guide for U.S. citizens who are interested in adopting a child in another country and applying for an immigrant visa for the child to come to the United States.
Rainbow Kids On Line Magazine
rainbowkids.com
An International Adoption on line magazine. Contains photolistings, relevant articles, and personal adoption stories.
Adoption among Hindus
helplinelaw.com
Indian law regarding adoption of children for Hindu.
Families with Children from China
fwcc.org
Nondenominational organization of families who have adopted children from China. Includes a listing of chapters around the world.
Chinadopt
pshrink.com
Collection of personal opinions and information put together by an adoptive father.
Huminska's Anioly
adoptionspolish.com
Helps children in Poland find homes. Features travel tips, personal stories, and information about the numerous chapters of the Polish Adoption Parents Association.
Mary, Ginger and Steve's Place
leclairefamily.com
Information and photos celebrating the adoption of a daughter from Hunan. Includes related links.
Asia Threads
asiathreads.com
Providing children adopted from China important 'pieces of their past' via pictures and maps.
Asia for Kids
afk.com
Authentic multicultural materials and language resources for childhood education.
Adoptions International
adoptionsinternational.com
A pre-adoption medical clearing house for international adoptions. Services include review of medical records and a written medical opinion regarding health of potential adoptees. Includes information about fees.
Our China Jewel
chinajewel.homestead.com
Diary and photos presented by a couple who adopted a daughter.
Adoptogram
flash.net
An account of a successful adoption of two school-aged sisters from Russia.
Vietnam Adoption Stories
comeunity.com
A collection of online stories and personal web sites related to adoption from Vietnam
Our Adoptions from Vietnam
users.chartertn.net
Adoption stories, photos, packing list, and travel information.
Joint Council on International Children's Services
jcics.org
An association of international child placement agencies, promoting ethical practices and effective services for children.
World Adopt
worldadopt.org
Provides information and support for families and individuals considering international adoption. Includes a list of stages, financial planning details, and success stories.
La Semana
lasemana.org
Non-profit day culture camp for children adopted from Latin American countries.
Winthrop Pediatric Specialty Center
orphandoctor.com
Offers medical consultation services for children adopted from other countries. Includes publications and latest research and development information about medical issues.
Our Journey Into China
pages.infinit.net
Adoption story, with information about China and the adoption process.
The Circle of Hanh
libraryreference.org
Review of a book that details the experience of a Vietnam War veteran who successfully adopted a Vietamese child in the 1990s.
My VN Kids
myvnkids.com
Adoption story of a family adopting a son and daughter from Vietnam.
Chinese Adoption Refuge
geocities.com
Personal story, resources, and related links.
Our Independent Ukrainian Adoption
paulandjulie.homestead.com
Personal story of an independent Ukrainian adoption.
Lara Elisabeth McClure
tussah.com
The continuing story of the adoption and raising of a Chinese girl. Features photos and a diary.
Vietnam Motherland Tour
motherlandtour.com
Organized tour for Vietnamese adoptees to visit their motherland.
Cambodia Adoption Connection
cambodiaadoptionconnection.com
Pictures and information about Cambodia and adoption.
International Adoption: Korea
adoption.about.com
Resources and information for present and future adoptive parents.
Adopted Korean Connection
akconnection.com
Connecting the Korean Adoptee community by providing a centralized resource of information and by hosting local and national events that will create a supportive network for Korean Adoptees.
An Adoption Story from Vietnam
lodgingindex.com
Journalized account of a couple's trips to Hanoi to finalize the adoption of a baby girl.
Adoption Travel
adoptiontravel.com
Internet resource for parents planning international adoption travel. Features country-by-country information and links.
International Adoption Information
hometown.aol.com
Offers information for families interested in adopting children from foreign countries.
Center for Cognitive-Developmental Assessment and Remediation
bgcenter.com
A team of professionals offering comprehensive bilingual cognitive, developemental, language, behavioral, and educational assessments for post-institutionalized children.
Ours By Choice
healthlibrary.com
A full-text free online book on adoption from India.
Korean Focus for Adoptive Families
koreanfocus.org
Support organization for families with children from Korea. Includes newsletter articles, photos, membership details, calendar of events, and links.
International Adoption Waiting Children
littlemiracles.org
Photolisting for children and infants available now, waiting for families through international adoption.
Brittany's Hope
brittanyshope.org
Non-profit foundation aiding and facilitating adoptions of special needs, older and sibling children from around the world. Includes FAQs and contact details.
Worldwide Orphans Foundation
orphandoctor.com
Organization that identifes immediate and longterm medical, developmental, social and emotional needs of children living in orphanages abroad.
International Adoption: China
adoption.about.com
Resources and information for present and future adoptive parents, including agencies, legal considerations, and procedures.
Inter-Country Adoption Registry (ICAR)
adoptachild.org
Database designed for international adoption registry and providing adoptive families objective, uncensored information on organizations involved in adoption.
From China With Love
hometown.aol.com
Kansas-based organization of families who have adopted children from China, or who are in the process of doing so.
Caritas For Children
caritasforchildren.org
Non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children orphaned or living in orphanages in underdeveloped countries.
Immigration Issues
immigration.about.com
Extensive information on international adoption, procedures by country, INS requirements and documentation, green cards and naturalization for the child, and social and emotional issues.
Kidsave International
kidsave.org
Working to end the institutionalization of abandoned children. Runs a program which enables the adoption of older children from Russia and Eastern Europe. Includes information about events, success stories, and links.
Adoption Adventure
adoptionadventure.com
Story and photos of a couple who adopted five children from Russia.
Central Adoption Resource Agency
adoptionindia.nic.in
Operates as part of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India and deals with all the matters concerning adoption in India.
ICHILD
ichild.org
Source of information and support for those interested in adoption from India.
Orphanage in Ukraine
user.tninet.se
Information about the orphanage and opportunities for adoption.
Adoption Health
comeunity.com
Medical and health information for parents adopting from Asia.
There's Always Hope!
theres-always-hope.com
Chicago adoption document processing and visa courier. Serving the Consulates of: China, Guatemala, India, Ukraine and the Illinois Secretary of State Department for dossier authentications.
Families for Russian and Ukrainian Adoption - Austin Chapter
frua-austin.org
Support network for adoptive families with children from the former Soviet Republics and Eastern Europe. Includes event details, photo album, and contact information.
Sunny's World
geocities.com
Personal story, resources, and information about literature and films that deal with Korean adoption.
Adoptive Families of Singapore
geocities.com
Shares information and provides support to parents who want to adopt a child from Asia. Includes meeting details and newsletter.
Eastern European Adoption Coalition
eeadopt.org
Support for families adopting children from Russia, Romania, Bulgaria, and Ukraine.
InternationalAdoption.org
international.adoption.com
Provides country-by-country resources for countries with international adoption programs. Includes information about relevant laws, message boards, photolistings of adoptable kids, and links to related professional services.
Adopting a Child in Britain
dil.aber.ac.uk
A guidebook for people in the UK who are considering adopting, in the process of adopting, or who have recently adopted.
The Baxter Family
members.aol.com
Story of an adoption from Romania. Includes photos and links to related content.
Our Independent Ukrainian Adoption
williamsfamily_4.tripod.com
The story of one family's adoption from the Ukraine. Photos, information about costs, and updates.
Welcome Garden
welcomegarden.com
A photolisting for families seeking a child available for international adoption. Multiple countries and agencies.
Adopt Vietnam
adoptvietnam.org
Features information about travel, parenting, adoption procedures, personal stories, culture and community.
Our Adoption Story
angelfire.com
Adoptive mother tells her personal adoption story of infant adoption in Russia and Caucasus. Includes photos and links to similar content.
Three Rivers Families with Children from China
trfcc.org
Support for families who are or have adopted from China.
January 2002 DTC
january2002dtc.tripod.com
China adoptive families who are DTC January 2002.
Adopting From Russia
adoptingfromrussia.com
General information based on experiences of people who have already done so.
Independent Ukraine Adoption
adoptukraine.com
Personal story, photo album, resources, and general information presented by a family who successfully adopted in July of 2000.
Kazakh Adoptive Families
kazakhadoptivefamilies.com
General information about adoption from the country, resources and links to related content.
Door of Hope Children's Mission
holeinthewall.org.za
Non-profit organization finding potential adoptive parents worldwide, for abandoned babies in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Pergamon Film and Video
pergamondesign.com
Produces and edits travel videos for parents of internationally adopted children. Testimonials and ordering details are included.
Our Ukrainian Adoption
ukrainianadopt.tripod.com
Details of one family's adoption of two children from the Ukraine.
Ukrainian Adoption - Our Story
members.aol.com
Personal story and tips about the process involved.
Lotus Travel, Inc.
lotustours.net
Travel Company assisting over 5000 families with adoption and Homeland travel and tours to China and SE Asia.
Federal Travel
federaltravel.com
Travel agency providing services to parents adopting internationally.
Ukrainian Angels
ukrainianangels.org
Information and tips on adopting independently from Ukraine. Includes links to other sites featuring successful adoptions.
Little Panda
littlepanda.com
Personal story of a couple who adopted three girls. Includes photos and adoption tips.
Adopting from China
home.no.net
A story of a couple's efforts to adopt a child.
Families with Children from Vietnam
fcvn.org
International network of families who have adopted children from Vietnam, or are interested in Vietnamese adoption. Adoption stories, local and international contacts, adoption information, photos.
International Mission of Hope-Viet Nam
imh-vn.org
Humanitarian aid organization and adoption facilitator.
Mindra's Home In Mississippi
members.aol.com
List of the steps one couple went through in adopting a child from Romania.
Our adoption from Vietnam
kaplanfamily.net
Journal, packing list, travelling tips and adoption book.
Viet Nam's Children
public.asu.edu
Information on adoption from Vietnam, organized list of agencies with links, personal photographs, and internet resources.
The Finn's China Adoption Story
finnenterprises.com
Travel story, time line, and tips for other families.
Rainbow Kids Waiting Children
rainbowkids.com
Photolisting of children available for adoption featuring waiting children from multiple countries and agencies.
Precious in His Sight
precious.org
Online adoption photolisting children available for adoption through many agencies and countries.
Kazakhstan Adoption
joni.org
AJ's Journey from Semey Kazakhstan to the United States. Information on toddler adoption, timeline, travel,links and after adoption life.
Guatemala Adoptive Parents Of Kansas City
gapkc.org
Provides a support network and a connection to Guatemalan culture for adoptive parents and their children through education, fellowship and assistance. Membership information and event details are included.
Kazakh School
angelfire.com
An Internet resource of regular school knowledge of the country of Kazakhstan.
The Jobe's Page
home.comcast.net
Adoption story, from beginning to end, with photos.
Adoption Blog
adoptionblog.com
Personal story, time line, and links.
Isabel Jin and Elena Lijiao
tc.umn.edu
Story of the adoption of two girls. Pictures and travel journal are included.