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'''Adopting.com''' | '''Adopting.com''' | ||
http://www.adopting.com/info2.html | http://www.adopting.com/info2.html | ||
| − | Extensive index of adoption resources on the Internet | + | Extensive index of [[adoption]] resources on the Internet |
'''Adoptive Families Magazine''' | '''Adoptive Families Magazine''' | ||
http://www.adoptivefamilies.com | http://www.adoptivefamilies.com | ||
| − | Bimonthly information source for families before, during, and after adoption | + | Bimonthly information source for families before, during, and after [[adoption]] |
| − | '''How to Make Adoption an Affordable Option''' | + | '''How to Make [[Adoption]] an Affordable Option''' |
(PDF – 2,221 KB) | (PDF – 2,221 KB) | ||
http://www.smartaboutmoney.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=KDo4VV4Mzfo%3D&tabid=442&mid=832 | http://www.smartaboutmoney.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=KDo4VV4Mzfo%3D&tabid=442&mid=832 | ||
Booklet from the National Endowment for Financial Education (current through 2004) | Booklet from the National Endowment for Financial Education (current through 2004) | ||
| − | '''Pediatricians With a Special Interest in Adoption and Foster Care Medicine''' | + | '''Pediatricians With a Special Interest in [[Adoption]] and Foster Care Medicine''' |
(PDF – 52 KB) | (PDF – 52 KB) | ||
http://www.aap.org/sections/adoption/SOAFCAdoptionDirectory2.pdf | http://www.aap.org/sections/adoption/SOAFCAdoptionDirectory2.pdf | ||
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Resources and support for families involved in [[Open Adoptions|open adoptions]] | Resources and support for families involved in [[Open Adoptions|open adoptions]] | ||
| − | '''Openness in Adoption: A Factsheet for Families''' | + | '''Openness in [[Adoption]]: A Factsheet for Families''' |
http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/f_openadopt.cfm | http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/f_openadopt.cfm | ||
A factsheet to help you decide if [[Open Adoption|open adoption]] is right for your family | A factsheet to help you decide if [[Open Adoption|open adoption]] is right for your family | ||
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District of Columbia | District of Columbia | ||
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====Intercountry Adoption==== | ====Intercountry Adoption==== | ||
'''U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services''' | '''U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services''' | ||
| − | http://www.uscis.gov (click on Adoption) | + | http://www.uscis.gov (click on [[Adoption]]) |
Downloadable forms and frequently asked questions about intercountry adoptions | Downloadable forms and frequently asked questions about intercountry adoptions | ||
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[[Publications]], news and statistics, factsheets, information on the Hague Convention, and country-specific information | [[Publications]], news and statistics, factsheets, information on the Hague Convention, and country-specific information | ||
| − | '''The Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption''' | + | '''The Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry [[Adoption]]''' |
http://hcch.e-vision.nl/index_en.php?act=conventions.text&cid=69 | http://hcch.e-vision.nl/index_en.php?act=conventions.text&cid=69 | ||
The full text of the May 1993 convention | The full text of the May 1993 convention | ||
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'''Joint Council on [[International]] Children’s Services''' | '''Joint Council on [[International]] Children’s Services''' | ||
http://www.jcics.org | http://www.jcics.org | ||
| − | Membership organization that sets standards, conducts legislative advocacy, and provides country-specific adoption information | + | Membership organization that sets standards, conducts legislative advocacy, and provides country-specific [[adoption]] information |
'''State Recognition of Intercountry Adoptions Finalized Abroad''' | '''State Recognition of Intercountry Adoptions Finalized Abroad''' | ||
http://www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/intercountry.cfm | http://www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/intercountry.cfm | ||
| − | More information about States’ laws on intercountry adoption finalization | + | More information about States’ laws on intercountry [[adoption]] finalization |
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====Special Circumstances==== | ====Special Circumstances==== | ||
| − | '''Military Families and Adoption: A Factsheet for Families''' | + | '''Military Families and [[Adoption]]: A Factsheet for Families''' |
http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/militarybulletin.cfm | http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/militarybulletin.cfm | ||
| − | Answers to questions about adoption often asked by military families | + | Answers to questions about [[adoption]] often asked by military families |
| − | '''Stepparent Adoption''' | + | '''Stepparent [[Adoption]]''' |
http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/f_step.cfm | http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/f_step.cfm | ||
| − | Factsheet explaining the steps involved in stepparent adoption | + | Factsheet explaining the steps involved in stepparent [[adoption]] |
'''Transracial/Transcultural Families''' | '''Transracial/Transcultural Families''' | ||
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http://www.adopting.org | http://www.adopting.org | ||
| − | '''Adoption World Specialties''' | + | '''[[Adoption]] World Specialties''' |
http://www.adoptionworld.net | http://www.adoptionworld.net | ||
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http://www.emkpress.com | http://www.emkpress.com | ||
| − | '''Pact, An Adoption Alliance''' | + | '''Pact, An [[Adoption]] Alliance''' |
http://www.pactadopt.org | http://www.pactadopt.org | ||
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http://www.perspectivespress.com | http://www.perspectivespress.com | ||
| − | '''Tapestry Books''' | + | '''Tapestry [[Books]]''' |
http://www.tapestrybooks.com | http://www.tapestrybooks.com | ||
Revision as of 12:27, 15 November 2017
This information was taken directly from Child Welfare Information Gateway
Contents
Additional Resources
General Adoption
Adopting.com http://www.adopting.com/info2.html Extensive index of adoption resources on the Internet
Adoptive Families Magazine http://www.adoptivefamilies.com Bimonthly information source for families before, during, and after adoption
How to Make Adoption an Affordable Option (PDF – 2,221 KB) http://www.smartaboutmoney.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=KDo4VV4Mzfo%3D&tabid=442&mid=832 Booklet from the National Endowment for Financial Education (current through 2004)
Pediatricians With a Special Interest in Adoption and Foster Care Medicine (PDF – 52 KB) http://www.aap.org/sections/adoption/SOAFCAdoptionDirectory2.pdf Nationwide listing from the American Academy of Pediatrics of physicians and clinics specializing in assessments of international adoptees
Domestic Adoption
Insight: Open Adoption Resources & Support http://www.openadoptioninsight.org Resources and support for families involved in open adoptions
Openness in Adoption: A Factsheet for Families http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/f_openadopt.cfm A factsheet to help you decide if open adoption is right for your family
Foster Care Adoption
State Child Welfare Agency Websites http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/reslist/rl_dsp_website.cfm?rs_ID=16&rate_chno=AZ-0004E
Contains links to State child welfare agency websites in all 50 States and the District of Columbia
www.adoption.com/photolisting
Intercountry Adoption
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services http://www.uscis.gov (click on Adoption) Downloadable forms and frequently asked questions about intercountry adoptions
U.S. Department of State http://adoption.state.gov Publications, news and statistics, factsheets, information on the Hague Convention, and country-specific information
The Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption http://hcch.e-vision.nl/index_en.php?act=conventions.text&cid=69 The full text of the May 1993 convention
Joint Council on International Children’s Services http://www.jcics.org Membership organization that sets standards, conducts legislative advocacy, and provides country-specific adoption information
State Recognition of Intercountry Adoptions Finalized Abroad http://www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/intercountry.cfm More information about States’ laws on intercountry adoption finalization
Kinship Adoption
Kinship Caregivers and the Child Welfare System: A Factsheet for Families http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/f_kinshi/index.cfm The benefits, barriers, and resources for kinship placements, including subsidized guardianships
Kinship Care/Grandparents Raising Grandchildren http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/reslist/rl_dsp.cfm?subjID=30&rate_chno=AR-0028A Linked list of organizations and resources for grandparents raising grandchildren
AARP Grandparent Information Center http://www.aarp.org/family/grandparenting Information about being a good grandparent, visitation rights, and raising grandchildren
State Factsheets for Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Children http://www.cwla.org/programs/kinship/statefactsheets.htm State-by-State information about kinship care
Generations United http://www.gu.org Programs, trainings, resources, public policy, and events of interest to grandparents and other relatives raising children
Tools for Working With Kinship Caregivers (PDF - 130 KB) http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/socwork/nrcfcpp/downloads/Tools-for-working-with-kinship-caregivers.pdf Training materials, handbooks, assessment tools, links, and publications from the Casey National Center for Resource Family Support
Special Circumstances
Military Families and Adoption: A Factsheet for Families http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/militarybulletin.cfm Answers to questions about adoption often asked by military families
Stepparent Adoption http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/f_step.cfm Factsheet explaining the steps involved in stepparent adoption
Transracial/Transcultural Families http://www.childwelfare.gov/adoption/types/families/transracial.cfm Resources for professionals and families who have adopted or are considering adopting transracially or transculturally
Adoption Publishers/Booksellers
Adopting.org (online) http://www.adopting.org
Adoption World Specialties http://www.adoptionworld.net
EMK Press http://www.emkpress.com
Pact, An Adoption Alliance http://www.pactadopt.org
Perspectives Press http://www.perspectivespress.com
Tapestry Books http://www.tapestrybooks.com
Return to Adoption or Adoption Wiki
Resource
Child Welfare Information Gateway. Available online at http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/f_start.cfm