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Parents Network for the Post Institutionalized Child
Devoted to understanding the medical, developmental, emotional and educational needs of children adopted from hospitals, orphanages and institutions. Includes conference details, newsletters, and country-specific information.
http://www.pnpic.org/
Post Adoption Center for Education and Research
Non-profit organization providing peer support, information, education and advocacy for any person touched by adoption.
http://pacer-adoption.org/
First Nations Orphans Association
Assists those individuals seeking to reunite with their native families. Includes list of objectives, director's brief biography, and information about upcoming events.
http://www.angelfire.com/falcon/fnoa/
New Roots
Adoptive families support group based in Columbus, Ohio. Includes a schedule of events, newsletter and membership information.
http://www.simplyliving.org/newroots/
Center for Adoption Support and Education C.A.S.E.
C.A.S.E. is an adoptive family support center that provides post-adoption services which include education, counseling, family forums, advocacy and more.
http://www.adoptionsupport.org/index.php
Jewel Among Jewels Adoption Network, Inc.
Not-for-profit, readership-supported educational organization which offers support through books and public speaking. Site includes articles, newsletters, and product ordering details.
http://www.adoptionjewels.org/
Sunflower Birthmom Support Group
Search boards, mailing list, and links to related resources.
http://www.bmom.net/
Empty Arms Support Group
Email support group for women in reunion with their only child/ren lost to adoption and who raised no others. Poems and personal stories are available.
http://www.emptyarms.org/
Adoption Support Group of Santa Fe
Member-to-member group offering monthly meetings, literature, counseling referrals, and search assistance. Meeting details, guiding principles, and reunion stories are presented.
http://www.asgsf.org/
A Child's Desire
A non-profit organization raising money to offer adoption grants. Includes mission statement and resources.
http://www.achildsdesire.org/
Adoptive Families Association of British Columbia
General information, support and workshops for BC residents. Includes profiles of children in Ministry care, chapter details, links, and articles on infertility, special needs, and other related issues.
http://www.bcadoption.com/
TALK Adoption
Free phone helpline for young people with a connection to adoption.
http://www.talkadoption.org.uk
Adoptive and Foster Parent Association of Georgia
Providing information and feedback foster parents and families.
http://www.afpag.org
Affording Adoption
Information about grants and loans available to people adopting.
http://www.affordingadoption.com/
International Adoptive Families
Not-for-profit family support organization whose members have adopted transculturally and/or transracially. Based in Albany, New York.
http://www.geocities.com/internationaladop...
Adoption UK
Offers support and resource services for adoptive families before, during and after adoption. Site includes description of services, pricing details, and FAQs.
http://www.adoptionuk.org/
Queensland Inter-Country Adoptees Support Network
Provides support and assistance to inter-country adoptees within Queensland. Includes articles, history, suggested reading list and links.
http://www.geocities.com/qld_icasn/
Helping Kids Cope
Offers financial assistance to birth mothers, adoptive parents and children in foster care. Based in Nashville, Tennessee (United States). Includes applications for awards, information about volunteering, and FAQs.
http://www.helpingkidscope.com/
Playlink
Playgroup and information exchange for interracial adoptive families. Includes calendar, suggested reading list, news, and message board.
http://www.playlink.net/
Sharing Transracial Adoption Resources and Support
STARS provides education, resources, information and support for adoptive and foster care families who are raising children of different races and cultures.
http://www.starsfamily.org
ODS Adoption Community of New England, Inc.
Non-profit support and educational group of adoptive, foster and pre-adoptive parents and professionals interested in adoption.
http://odsacone.org/
Vietnamese Adoptee Network, Inc.
Organization involved in networking Vietnamese adoptees with one another and the Asian Pacific American community. Based in White Plains, New York. Includes event details, resources, and mailing list.
http://www.van-online.org
Families Adopting Across Cultures (FACES)
Offers support and education for those involved with cross-cultural adoptions. Stories and links are presented.
http://www.faaces.org/
Indians Adopting Indian Children
Offers support, information and resources.
http://www.geocities.com/indiamommy/IAIC.h...
National Organisation for the Counselling of Adoptees and Parents (NORCAP)
UK registered charity and support group established to help adults with search and reunion issues and handle their feelings about the effect of adoption on their lives.
http://www.norcap.org.uk/
Interracial Families in Fellowship
Informal sharing and support community for inter-racial adoptive families in mid-Ohio. Includes calendar of events in central Ohio and contact information for support in other parts of the state.
http://www.insouciant.com/ifif
Angel Adoption
Stories, poems, chat, and message boards.
http://angeladoption.0catch.com/
Stars of David International, Inc.
Nonprofit information and support network for Jewish and interfaith adoptive families. Chapter directory, list of events, resources, and membership information.
http://www.starsofdavid.org/
Adoptive Families Today
Illinois support group. Offers newsletter, calendar of local events, list of local support groups, legislative updates, and articles on adoption and foster care issues.
http://www.adoptivefamiliestoday.org/frame...
Kingdom Kids Adoption Ministries
Order Christian Adoption Resources, Submit your application for the fundraising/grant program and check out our list of upcoming adoption conferences all on this site!
http://www.kingdomkidsadoption.org
ChristianAdoptions.com
Articles, poems, message board and mailing list.
http://www.christianadoptions.com/
Adoptive Family Therapeutic and Educational Resources (AFTER)
Provides post adoption services to families in Northern California. Includes online chat, bulletin boards, and community information.
http://www.afteradoption.org/
Colorado Heritage Camps, Inc.
Resources and information about heritage camps held in Colorado each summer for families with internationally or bi-racially adopted children.
http://www.heritagecamps.org
Jonathan Pannor, LCSW
Offers counseling and workshops for adoptive parents. Features a list of workshop topics and contact details.
http://www.post-adoption.org/
Friends in Adoption
Events calendar, adoption frequently asked questions, resources, and message board.
http://www.friends-in-adoption.org/
EH Babes
Support for individuals who were involved with adoptions through the Easter House Adoption agency in Illinois. Includes a registry and stories.
http://www.ehbabes.com/
The Birth Mother Tree
A place for birth mothers to add their names to break the silence and honor their loss.
http://members.tripod.com/~binky3/
Concerned United Birthparents
Nonprofit support, resource, and advocacy organization that advocates family preservation. Includes mission statement, articles, bulletin board, and list of regional branches.
http://www.cubirthparents.org/
Hands Around The World
Support group whose focus is culture for families who touched by cross-cultural adoption. Includes calendar, newsletters, and information about camps.
http://www.handsaroundtheworld.com/
Worcestershire Action & Support Group for Adoptive Parents
Offers regular meetings, mentoring, advocacy, telephone support, education and training days, and related services in the local area. History, list of goals, newsletter, and reading list are included.
http://www.wasgap.org/
After Adoption
Post-adoption support services. Based in Manchester, England. Includes list of services for adults and children and contact details.
http://www.afteradoption.org.uk/
Birthmother.com
Contains support resources for birthparents as they go through the pregnancy, birth, and post adoption.
http://birthmother.com
Society of Special Needs Adoptive Parents
A post-adoption service which assists special needs adoptive families, professionals and the community through support and education. Site includes news, resources and membership information.
http://www.snap.bc.ca/
North East Post Adoption Service
Offers support, advice and guidance to individuals affected by adoption. Based in North Shields, United Kingdom. Organization profile, membership details and links to related content are presented.
http://www.nepas.org/
Taplink
A Pennsylvania based support system for adoptive, foster, and kinship families. Includes information about attachment disorder, sexual abuse, and other concerns. Find resources and support within the state.
http://www.taplink.org/
Belarus Support Group
Community of people in the Republic of Ireland who have or are actively involved in the adoption of children from Belarus. Includes meeting details, articles, and mailing list.
http://www.belarussupportgroup.com/
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