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Favorite Adoption Resources

NEW LINKS
For adoptive families in Europe and Abroad:
KMC Adoption Support Group                                            
For more info see   http://www.usadopteurope.com

Many Hearts One Beat
Adoption Gift Shop offering gifts that honor those touched by adoption.
http://Manyheartsonebeat.com/


Parent Support Organizations
A-Parents-China
The largest adoption list with over 7,000 members, pre- and post adoptive families. 
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/a-parents-china


***ACES***
South Carolina Based Adoption Advocacy Organization-  Works with all members of the adoption triad.  Includes, pre-adoption education, The Greenville Adoption Expo, Mentor program and post-adoption support.  Meets the 3rd Monday of each month at St.Francis-Eastside. 7-9 Room 201 in Greenville. ACES  Adoption Coalition for Education and Support


***Eastern European Adoption Coalition***
Home of A-Parent Russia, "EEAC's purpose is to help develop and improve families' abilities to successfully adopt and parent their children." In addtion to Russia, EEAC has host list to Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Romania, Special needs, toddlers, FAS/FAEpost adoption, Singles, and more.Eastern European Adoption Coalition

Families with Children from China (FCC)
Support organization for families who have adopted China and prospective adoptive parents.  Includes many resources for adoptive families. 
www.fwcc.org

Families for Russian & Ukrainian Adoption FRUA is an international parent support network for families who have adopted or are in the process of adopting from the former Soviet Union.

Our Chinese Daughters Foundation Non-profit foundation, supports families with Chinese children, homeland tours, Adoption, orphan support projects, education, newsletters, cultural events and programs and more. 
www.OCDF.org 

Services and Support

American Academy of Pediatrics
Has provisional sections on adoption and foster care; includes medical recommendations for adopted children 
www.aap.org/sections/adoption/resources.htm

Attach-China International 
Provides post-adoption educational information for parents of children adopted from 
China, specifically about attachment, Reactive Attachment Disorder and Post      Traumatic Stress Disorder. 
www.attach-china.org

Center for Cognitive Developmental Assessment and Remediation
Cognitive, language, behavioral, and educational assessment for internationally adopted children; Dr. Boris Gindis
www.bgcenter.com

CHADD-Children and Adults with Attention Disorders
Nonprofit organization serving individuals with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
www.chadd.org

Children Unlimited
Attachment, adoption and family preservation, respite, mediation, and education
www.children-unlimited.org

Institute for Attachment and Child Development
www.instituteforattachment.org

OrphanDoctor.com
Adoption and medical resources for internationally adopted children, including medical research and definitions
www.orphandoctor.com

Parent Network for the Post-Institutionalized Child
For parents of children who are adopted internationally
www.pnpic.org 

Project Katherine
Non-profit organization created to assist families with post institutional
children, typically children adopted internationally
www.projectkatherine.org

Wide Smiles
Cleft lip and palate resource
www.widesmiles.org

General Adoption Resources 
Adopting.com 
Information resource for prospective parent information and parenting information
www.adopting.com

Adoption.com 
Great resource for all types of adoption information
www.adoption.com

Adoption Today
Bimonthly magazine about adoption
www.adoptinfo.net


Adoptive Families Magazine
Bimonthly adoptive parent magazine; publishers of the annual Adoption Guide
www.AdoptiveFamiliesMagazine.com


Comeunity
Provides adoptive resources including book reviews, medical and health information, special-needs adoption, and more
www.comeunity.com

The Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute
Nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve adoption; home of the “Adoption Institute Newsletter”
www.adoptioninstitute.org

Joint Council on International Children’s Services
Affiliation of inter-country adoption agencies; promotes ethical practice and child welfare services www.jcics.org

Karen's Adoption Links & List of Adoption Listservs for International Adoption & Adoptees-Adoption from Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, FSU, CIS, Eastern Europe, Worldwide; Funding for Adoption; Single Adoption; Multi-cultural Products; Poetry and Inspiration; Orphanage Addresses; Adult International Adoptee Information; Sibling Registries; International Birth family

Kultura: A quarterly newsletter for kids adopted from Eastern Europe.
www.kulturaforkids.com/us.htm

North American Council on Adoptable Children
Advocates for waiting children, adoption support groups, and subsidies
www.nacac.org

Older Child Adoption On-line Magazine
For older-child adoptive families or those who are adopting an older child; practical insights into older child adoption
www.olderchildadoption.com

Rainbow Kids International
International Adoption E-Magazine
www.rainbowkids.com

The Welcome Garden
Adoption resource created to encourage adoption, Home of the Adoption Journal, Waiting children, news, and more.
www.Welcomegarden.com

Where to Find Adoption Books
Adoptshoppe Books
www.adoptshoppebooks.com

DRT Press-"Books about Adoption and Families"
http//www.drtpress.com/

EMK Press
Adoption Publishing Company
www.emkpress.com

Perspectives Press
Publishes books on infertility and adoption
www.PerspectivesPress.com

Tapestry Books
Mail-order catalog with books on adoption and parenting issues
www.tapestrybooks.com

Language and Travel Resources
Adopting from China, Russia, Latin America:  A Language and Parenting Guide
By Teresa Kelleher
Tender Loving Communications
P.O. Box 90
Taylor, AZ 85939-0090
http://worknotes.com/AZ/AdoptingFromRussia/Kelleher/index.html

Passport to 31 Languages (CD-ROM)
Includes Chinese, Korean, Russian, Vietnamese, and more.
The Learning Company, Inc.
www.learningco.com

Adoption-Related and Multicultural Gifts

A Mother's Charm, "Educate, Celebrate and Advcate" Provides resources for adoptive parents and adoption professionals.A Mother's Charm

AdoptShoppe.com
Unique adoption gifts
www.adoptshoppe.com

AdoptionShop.com
www.adoptionshop.com

Asia for Kids
Language and culture resource; large selection of books, includes China, Vietnam,
Korea, India, Russia, and more
www.asiaforkids.com

Celebrate the Child
Large selection of products from, China, Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia, and more
www.celebratechild.com

China Sprout
Chinese cultural products and services
www.chinasprout.com


Mandy's Moon Personalized Multicultural Gifts
Unique, personalized gifts for multicultural & adoptive families! Kids room signs, birth & adoption announcements, baby plaques, cards, and more.
http://www.mandysmoon.com

Other
Travel Protectors
Specializing in international travel insurance
www.travelprotectors.com