Council on Adoptable Children of Texas
- A non-profit organization of citizens concerned about children who wait for permanent homes.
- http://www.texas-coac.org
Long Haul Productions: Dear Birth Mother
- 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]
- http://www.longhaulpro.org/pages/series/heartland.html#birth
American RadioWorks - Finding Home
- A series of written stories, as well as a one-hour audio broadcast, which explore fifty years of experience with international adoption by Americans. Additional materials include photojournals, interviews, audio diaries, and supplementary stories.
- http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/adoption/
NPR : The Many Faces of Adoption
- 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.]
- http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4239655
National Adoption Information Clearinghouse
- Comprehensive resource on all aspects of adoption, including special needs, infant and intercountry adoption.
- http://naic.acf.hhs.gov/
My Adoption Links
- Major collection of annotated links covering adoption laws and stories and organizations worldwide.
- http://www.myadoptionlinks.com/
Center for Adoption Policy
- 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 pro
- http://www.adoptionpolicy.org/
G2GAdoption
- General information presented from a Christian perspective. Includes resource directory, glossary, and stories.
- http://www.g2gadoption.com/
Adoptioninformation.com
- General information and resources.
- http://www.adoptioninformation.com
Nurture Adopt
- Resource for birthparents and adoptive parents. Includes profiles of waiting families, information about available situations, and links to support organizations, agencies, and financial help.
- http://www.nurtureadopt.org/
Adoption: A New Beginning
- A Christian adoption resource center, with services for birthmothers and adoptive parents.
- http://www.preciouskids.org/
Precious Kids Adoption
- Features a registry of waiting families wanting to adopt, mailing list, articles, and information about scams.
- http://www.preciouskids.org/adopt/
Adoption Open
- Features information about workshops and support groups, profiles of families hoping to adopt (from specific agencies) and resources.
- http://www.adoptionopen.com/
Indiana's Adoption Initiative
- Statewide effort to find permanence for all children with special needs. Picture book registry, information about the process, and newsletter.
- http://www.state.in.us/fssa/adoption/
Adoption History
- Presents the history of open adoption and links to related content.
- http://www.adoptionhistory.org/
AdoptUSKids
- National photo listing service for children awaiting adoption across the United States.
- http://www.adoptuskids.org/
California Children and Family Services
- 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.
- http://www.childsworld.ca.gov/CFSDAdopti_309.htm
Lets Talk Adoption
- Weekly radio show available on the Internet. Show schedule, brief host profile, and archives are presented.
- http://www.letstalkadoption.com/
Deaf Adoption News Service
- Listings of deaf children waiting to be adopted, and a mailing list.
- http://users.erols.com/berke/deafchildren.html
Adoption Learning Partners
- Offers web-based educational courses for all members of the adoption triad. Includes course descriptions and a mailing list.
- http://www.adoptionlearningpartners.org/
Older Child Adoption
- Weekly online publication offering articles and information. Includes message board, bookstore and links.
- http://www.olderchildadoption.com/
BAAF Adoption & Fostering
- 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.
- http://www.baaf.org.uk/
National Council For Adoption
- Washington, DC charity with a focus on adoption related awareness, education and advocacy. Organization overview, list of policies, and membership details are included.
- http://www.ncfa-usa.org/
Adoption InterLink UK
- General adoption information, articles, links to related resources, and notice board.
- http://www.billsimpson.com/
GotTrouble.com - Family Law
- Information about adoption, qualities of adoptive parents which agencies are looking for, and other legal issues.
- http://www.gottrouble.com/legal/family/adoption.html
About.com: Adoption
- Provides access to thousands of resources addressing all aspects of adoption. Extensive coverage of international adoption issues.
- http://adoption.about.com/
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
- 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.
- http://www.davethomasfoundationforadoption.org/
Canada Adopts
- 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.
- http://www.canadaadopts.com/
Texas Coalition for Adoption Resources and Education
- Advocates adoption laws that are in the best interest of all adoptees. Includes the Texas Adoption Registry, discussion forums, articles, newsletters and statistics.
- http://www.txcare.org/
Adopting.com
- Listing of adoption resources on the Internet, organized in topical categories.
- http://www.adopting.com/
National Adoption Foundation
- Provides financial assistance, services and support to families. Contains information about programs, membership, and achievements.
- http://www.nafadopt.org/
Famous and Remarkable Adoptees, Foster Children and Others
- 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.
- http://www.dil.aber.ac.uk/dils/Research/RFocus9/staf_rrf.htm
Famous Adoptees
- A biographical dictionary of famous or otherwise influential adoptees and others raised for significant periods outside their birth families.
- http://www.dils.aber.ac.uk/dils/Research/RFocus9/staf_rrf.htm
North American Council on Adoptable Children
- 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.
- http://www.nacac.org
State Mailing Lists
- Directory of adoption related mailing lists across the United States.
- http://members.tripod.com/~StateMailingLists/index.html
Adoption Web Ring
- A public service ring dedicated to the best interests of adoption triad members.
- http://www.plumsite.com/adoptionring/
Child & Family Services
- Provides former Michigan members (adult adoptees, birth parents, adult siblings, and adoptive parents) with post-adoption services and intermediary search services.
- http://www.cfsm.org
Adoption Triad Outreach
- Features a free reunion registry, chat rooms, discussion boards, bookstore, online newsletter, virtual postcards, and a links library.
- http://www.adoptiontriad.org/
The Adoption Guide
- Consumer protection and advocacy for adopting families, international or domestic. Site features news, articles, and resources.
- http://www.theadoptionguide.com
Child Of My Dreams
- Offers infertility and adoption information and support. Includes a discussion of common myths, newsletters, and message boards.
- http://www.childofmydreams.com/
Adoption Council of Canada
- Dedicated to finding homes for Canada's waiting children. Includes news, publications, legislation, events, research, viewpoints, and newsletters.
- http://www.adoption.ca
Adoption-net
- Presents information about adoption and fostering with a United Kingdom focus. News, child profiles, bulletin board, and glossary of related terms are included.
- http://www.adoption-net.co.uk/
BellaOnline: Adoption
- Presents articles about a variety of adoption related topics.
- http://www.bellaonline.com/site.asp?name=adoption
Adoptions.com
- Features a comprehensive directory of adoption professionals, and the Adoption SuperCalendar of adoption events, meetings and conferences in every state.
- http://www.adoptions.com/