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Adoption: A New Beginning
preciouskids.org
A Christian adoption resource center, with services for birthmothers and adoptive parents.
The ABC's of Adoption
geocities.com
Basic information about international and domestic adoption, message board, and related links.
Adoption-net
adoption-net.co.uk
Presents information about adoption and fostering with a United Kingdom focus. News, child profiles, bulletin board, and glossary of related terms are included.
G2GAdoption
g2gadoption.com
General information presented from a Christian perspective. Includes resource directory, glossary, and stories.
4Adopting.com
4adopting.com
Presents essays, poems, and links to adoption service providers, legal information and support groups.
Adoption Open
adoptionopen.com
Features information about workshops and support groups, profiles of families hoping to adopt (from specific agencies) and resources.
Center for Adoption Policy
adoptionpolicy.org
Provides research, analysis, advice and education to practitioners and the public about legislation and practices governing domestic and inter-country adoption in the United States and the rest of the world. Includes publications and information about projects.
Adoption Triad Outreach
adoptiontriad.org
Features a free reunion registry, chat rooms, discussion boards, bookstore, online newsletter, virtual postcards, and a links library.
Adoption Information Line
adoption.org.uk
Comprehensive information about the adoption of children within the UK.
NPR : The Many Faces of Adoption
npr.org
About 1.6 million American families have adopted children. In more and more cases, they are open adoptions. Four families share their stories. [Each story approximately 5 minutes in duration.]
Famous and Remarkable Adoptees, Foster Children and Others
dil.aber.ac.uk
Short profiles, many with bibliographical and hypertext links, of famous or influential people who were adopted, fostered or otherwise raised by people other than their birth parents.
National Adoption Center
adopt.org
Portal to photo listings and resources, including chat, online courses, and articles.
Council on Adoptable Children of Texas
angelfire.com
A non-profit organization of citizens concerned about children who wait for permanent homes.
Famous Adoptees
dils.aber.ac.uk
A biographical dictionary of famous or otherwise influential adoptees and others raised for significant periods outside their birth families.
Child Of My Dreams
childofmydreams.com
Offers infertility and adoption information and support. Includes a discussion of common myths, newsletters, and message boards.
BellaOnline: Adoption
bellaonline.com
Presents articles about a variety of adoption related topics.
Families for Private Adoption
ffpa.org
Non-profit volunteer organization advocating and encouraging private (non-agency) adoption. Meetings held in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Adopting.com
adopting.com
Listing of adoption resources on the Internet, organized in topical categories.
AdoptionQuest.com
adoptionquest.com
Personal profiles of couples wishing to adopt and birth parents and adoptees looking to reunite. Includes pricing details.
Child & Family Services
cfsm.org
Provides former Michigan members (adult adoptees, birth parents, adult siblings, and adoptive parents) with post-adoption services and intermediary search services.
Fostering or Adopting Children in Need
glatzj.tripod.com
Information about transitional residence and fostering of troubled children.
AdoptNet
adoptnet.org
Support for adoptive families from the National Adoption Center: Post-adoption information, online chats and conferences.
Adoption Web Ring
plumsite.com
A public service ring dedicated to the best interests of adoption triad members.
National Adoption Foundation
nafadopt.org
Provides financial assistance, services and support to families. Contains information about programs, membership, and achievements.
Adoption.com
adoption.com
Information on international, special needs, independent, and private adoptions. Includes message boards, news, and a directory of adoption professionals.
State Mailing Lists
members.tripod.com
Directory of adoption related mailing lists across the United States.
North American Council on Adoptable Children
nacac.org
Post-adoptive articles and a "How to Adopt" section which provides an overview of issues and steps to take when considering domestic adoption through the foster care system.
PACT: An Adoption Alliance
pactadopt.org
Adoption-related services for children of color, their birthparents, and their adoptive parents.
Adoption Council of Canada
adoption.ca
Dedicated to finding homes for Canada's waiting children. Includes news, publications, legislation, events, research, viewpoints, and newsletters.
Long Haul Productions: Dear Birth Mother
longhaulpro.org
Suzanne, a single woman in her forties, after years of trying to become pregnant, decided to adopt an African-American baby. This is the story of her adoption quest. [29:00 streaming audio broadcast]
Precious Kids Adoption
preciouskids.org
Features a registry of waiting families wanting to adopt, mailing list, articles, and information about scams.
Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute
adoptioninstitute.org
Information for adoption professionals: research, policy, and practice.
ABC Adoptions
abcadoptions.com
Adoption information and resources, message boards, email communities, and links to adoption professionals. Includes special sections for both birthmothers and adoptive parents.
The Adoption Guide
theadoptionguide.com
Consumer protection and advocacy for adopting families, international or domestic. Site features news, articles, and resources.
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
davethomasfoundationforadoption.org
Encourages adoption in the United States and advocates for children in the public welfare system. Offers a beginner's guide, videos, and other adoption resources.
Nurture Adopt
nurtureadopt.org
Resource for birthparents and adoptive parents. Includes profiles of waiting families, information about available situations, and links to support organizations, agencies, and financial help.
Adoptioninformation.com
adoptioninformation.com
General information and resources.
American RadioWorks - Finding Home
americanradioworks.publicradio.org
A series of written stories as well as a one-hour audio braodcast which explore fifty years of experience with international adoption by Americans. Additional material include photojournals, interviews, audio diaries, and supplementary stories.
National Adoption Information Clearinghouse
naic.acf.hhs.gov
Comprehensive resource on all aspects of adoption, including special needs, infant and intercountry adoption.
Lets Talk Adoption
letstalkadoption.com
Weekly radio show available on the Internet. Show schedule, brief host profile, and archives are presented.
Adoption History
adoptionhistory.org
Presents the history of open adoption and links to related content.
Canada Adopts
canadaadopts.com
Features a range of adoption-related information. Includes a message board, Waiting Parents Registry, list of famous adoptions, calendar of events, and links to Canadian resources, including agencies and support groups.
My Adoption Links
myadoptionlinks.com
Major collection of annotated links covering adoption laws and stories and organizations worldwide.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Omaha
mockingbird.creighton.edu
Services include adoption, reunion and unplanned pregnancy counseling.
Adoption Solutions
adoptionsolutions.com
Features discussion forums, hopeful parent registry, journals, resources for birthmothers and adoptive parents, and database of US attorneys and agencies.
Texas Coalition for Adoption Resources and Education
txcare.org
Advocates adoption laws that are in the best interest of all adoptees. Includes the Texas Adoption Registry, discussion forums, articles, newsletters and statistics.
Children's Home Society
chsofnj.org
Not for profit organization that provides adoption and birth parent services.
Adoptions.com
adoptions.com
Features a comprehensive directory of adoption professionals, and the Adoption SuperCalendar of adoption events, meetings and conferences in every state.
Lund Family Center
lundfamilycenter.org
Providing services for young women who are pregnant and parenting, families with young children and adoptive families.
Megilligan's Island
geocities.com
Information on special needs adoption and foster care in central Kentucky.
Indiana's Adoption Initiative
state.in.us
Statewide effort to find permanence for all children with special needs. Picture book registry, information about the process, and newsletter.
BAAF Adoption & Fostering
baaf.org.uk
London-based charity with offices in Wales, Scotland and England. Offers resources for those wishing to adopt and related professionals. Includes membership details, news, legal details and directory of agencies.
GotTrouble.com - Family Law
gottrouble.com
Information about adoption, qualities of adoptive parents which agencies are looking for, and other legal issues.
About.com: Adoption
adoption.about.com
Provides access to thousands of resources addressing all aspects of adoption. Extensive coverage of international adoption issues.
Hallmark Channel: Adoption
hallmarkchannel.com
The web version of the channel's series about adoption. Includes information about adoption, submitted stories, and resources.
Adoption InterLink UK
billsimpson.com
General adoption information, articles, links to related resources, and notice board.
Older Child Adoption
olderchildadoption.com
Weekly online publication offering articles and information. Includes message board, bookstore and links.
Adoption Learning Partners
adoptionlearningpartners.org
Offers web-based educational courses for all members of the adoption triad. Includes course descriptions and a mailing list.
National Council For Adoption
ncfa-usa.org
Washington, DC charity with a focus on adoption related awareness, education and advocacy. Organization overview, list of policies, and membership details are included.
California Children and Family Services
childsworld.ca.gov
Articles and FAQs about adopting a child, becoming a foster parent (or adopting a foster child), adoptees and birth parents, and services for adopted children.
AdoptUSKids
adoptuskids.org
National photo listing service for children awaiting adoption across the United States.
Deaf Adoption News Service
users.erols.com
Listings of deaf children waiting to be adopted, and a mailing list.