All Sites

» ABC Adoptions

Adoption information and resources, message boards, email communities, and links to adoption professionals. Includes special sections for both birthmothers and adoptive parents.

http://www.abcadoptions.com/

» About.com: Adoption

Provides access to thousands of resources addressing all aspects of adoption. Includes coverage of international adoption issues.

http://adoption.about.com/

» AdoptUSKids

National photo listing service for children awaiting adoption across the United States.

http://www.adoptuskids.org/

» Adopting.com

Listing of adoption resources on the Internet, organized in topical categories.

http://www.adopting.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 Information Line

Information about the adoption of children within the UK.

http://www.adoption.org.uk/

» Adoption InterLink UK

General adoption information, articles, links to related resources, and notice board.

http://www.billsimpson.com/

» 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/

» Adoption Open

Features information about workshops and support groups, profiles of families hoping to adopt (from specific agencies) and resources.

http://www.adoptionopen.com/

» Adoption Web Ring

A public service ring dedicated to the best interests of adoption triad members.

http://www.plumsite.com/adoptionring/

» 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/

» Adoption: A New Beginning

A Christian adoption resource center, with services for birthmothers and adoptive parents.

http://www.preciouskids.org/

» Adoptioninformation.com

General information and resources.

http://www.adoptioninformation.com/

» Adoptions.com

Features a directory of adoption professionals, and the Adoption SuperCalendar of adoption events, meetings and conferences in every state.

http://www.adoptions.com/

» 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/

» 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/

» BellaOnline: Adoption

Presents articles about a variety of adoption related topics.

http://www.bellaonline.com/site.asp?name=adoption

» California Children and Family Services: Adoptions

Articles and FAQs about adopting a child, becoming a foster parent, adopting a foster child, adoptees and birth parents, and services for adopted children.

http://www.childsworld.ca.gov/PG1301.htm

» 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/

» 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 projects.

http://www.adoptionpolicy.org/

» 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/

» 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/

» Children's Home Society

Not for profit organization that provides adoption and birth parent services.

http://www.chsofnj.org/

» 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/

» 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/

» Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute

Information for adoption professionals: research, policy, and practice.

http://www.adoptioninstitute.org/

» Families for Private Adoption

Non-profit volunteer organization advocating and encouraging private (non-agency) adoption. Meetings held in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

http://ffpa.org/

» 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

» 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

» Fostering or Adopting Children in Need

Information about transitional residence and fostering of troubled children.

http://glatzj.tripod.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

» 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.in.gov/dcs/adoption/

» Lets Talk Adoption

Weekly radio show available on the Internet. Show schedule, brief host profile, and archives are presented.

http://www.letstalkadoption.com/

» Lund Family Center

Providing services for young women who are pregnant and parenting, families with young children and adoptive families.

http://www.lundfamilycenter.org/

» National Adoption Center

Portal to photo listings and resources, including chat, online courses, and articles.

http://www.adopt.org/

» National Adoption Foundation

Provides financial assistance, services and support to families. Contains information about programs, membership, and achievements.

http://www.nafadopt.org/

» 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/

» 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/

» Older Child Adoption

Weekly online publication offering articles and information. Includes message board, bookstore and links.

http://www.olderchildadoption.com/

» PACT: An Adoption Alliance

Adoption-related services for children of color, their birthparents, and their adoptive parents.

http://www.pactadopt.org/

» State Mailing Lists

Directory of adoption related mailing lists across the United States.

http://members.tripod.com/~StateMailingLists/index.html

» 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/

» The Adoption Guide

Consumer protection and advocacy for adopting families, international or domestic. Site features news, articles, and resources.

http://www.theadoptionguide.com/

» 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.] (December 24, 2004)

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4239655