Adoption LinksChoose the type of information you want in the below list and it will take you to the appropriate group of links further down. Some organizations offer a variety of services and may be listed under several categories.
Please note: These organization links are provided because they offer useful information; they are not explicitly endorsed by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. Information gleaned from the Internet is maintained by the people and organizations it relates to. Before relying on the material, users should independently verify its accuracy, currency, completeness and relevance for their purposes, and should obtain any appropriate legal and professional advice.
General Adoption Information
Adopting.com
http://www.adopting.com
Resources for prospective adoptive parents: How to get started, links to agencies, facilitators and attorneys, letters from birthparents, support groups and legal information. Also includes a photolisting of waiting children.
Adoption Council of Canada
http://www.adoption.ca
Primary resource for Canadian residents interested in adopting in Canada.
Adoption Information
http://adoption.about.com
Contains articles and tips for those considering adoption and for those who already have adopted.
All Children - All Families Initiative
http://www.hrc.org/issues/8399.htm
An initiative of the Human Rights Campaign to educate and engage the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) community in foster and adoptive parenting and to promote policies that welcome GLBT prospective parents.
Child Welfare Information Gateway
http://www.childwelfare.gov
A comprehensive resource on all aspects of adoption. Their National Adoption Directory allows for a state-wide search of public and private licensed adoption agencies. It also contains state-by-state information on adoption laws and adoption and post-adoption assistance. A service of the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S.Dept. of Health and Human Services.
Foster Family to Forever Family
http://www.adopt.org/assembled/overview_courses.html
Developed by the National Adoption Center, "Foster Family to Forever Family" is the first course in "The Adoption Roadmap" online training series. This course provides an interactive overview of the process of adopting one's foster child. Relevant for all prospective adoptive parents, adoption professionals and other professionals working with adoptive families and children.
North American Council on Adoptable Children
http://www.nacac.org
NACAC's Adoption Subsidy Resource Center provides general information on how each state operates their Title IV-E Adoption Assistance program. Adoption assistance information is also available for each Province in Canada. Families who are adopting children from the foster care system in the U.S. and Canada should speak with the child’s caseworker or the adoption worker assigned to the case about an adoption subsidy. For further information, please call (800) 470-6665.
Foster Care Adoption
Adopt America Network
http://www.adoptamericanetwork.org
Adopt America Network places special needs children into permanent homes through a network of adoption specialists. Contains a sample of children seeking adoptive homes and an online application to receive more information.
Adopt US Kids
http://www.adoptuskids.org
AdoptUSKids.org is dedicated to finding permanent, loving adoptive families for the thousands of U.S. children who are currently waiting in foster care. This site, launched in 2002, is funded by the U.S. government.
All Children - All Families Initiative
http://www.hrc.org/issues/8399.htm
An initiative of the Human Rights Campaign to educate and engage the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) community in foster and adoptive parenting and to promote policies that welcome GLBT prospective parents.
Child Welfare Information Gateway
http://www.childwelfare.gov
A comprehensive resource on all aspects of adoption. Their National Adoption Directory allows for a state-wide search of public and private licensed adoption agencies. It also contains state-by-state information on adoption laws and adoption and post-adoption assistance. A service of the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S.Dept. of Health and Human Services.
Foster Family to Forever Family
http://www.adopt.org/assembled/overview_courses.html
Developed by the National Adoption Center, "Foster Family to Forever Family" is the first course in "The Adoption Roadmap" online training series. This course provides an interactive overview of the process of adopting one's foster child. Relevant for all prospective adoptive parents, adoption professionals and other professionals working with adoptive families and children.
Fostering Connections Resource Center
http://www.fosteringconnections.org
An online resource center with information, training and tools for furthering the implementation of the Fostering Connections law. Specifically, the Resource Center aims to connect each state's implementers of the law with the latest information and the best experts and advocates working on these issues.
Adoption Benefits
Adoption Policy Resource Center
http://www.fpsol.com/adoption/advocates.html
Adoption Subsidy Advocates provides free initial consultation and related policy information to adoptive families, attorneys, advocates and agency professionals.
Child Welfare Information Gateway
http://www.childwelfare.gov
A comprehensive resource on all aspects of adoption. Their National Adoption Directory allows for a state-wide search of public and private licensed adoption agencies. It also contains state-by-state information on adoption laws and adoption and post-adoption assistance. A service of the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S.Dept. of Health and Human Services.
National Center for Adoption Law and Policy
http://www.law.capital.edu/adoption
The National Center for Adoption Law & Policy seeks to improve the law, policies and practices associated with child protection and adoption systems.
North American Council on Adoptable Children
http://www.nacac.org
NACAC's Adoption Subsidy Resource Center provides general information on how each state operates their Title IV-E Adoption Assistance program. Adoption assistance information is also available for each Province in Canada. Families who are adopting children from the foster care system in the U.S. and Canada should speak with the child’s caseworker or the adoption worker assigned to the case about an adoption subsidy. For further information, please call (800) 470-6665.
Financial Assistance
A Child Waits Foundation
http://www.achildwaits.org
A Child Waits Foundation is a nonprofit charitable foundation formed in 1998 to reduce the number of children not adopted from international orphanages because prospective parents lack the savings to pay for the cost of adoption. Eligibility to receive a loan is based on financial need and each case is judged individually. For further information, please call (866) 999-2445.
Bank of America
http://www.bankofamerica.com
Bank of America offers unsecured loans specifically designed for adoptive parents. Bank of America may be contacted at(888)457-2543 to speak to a specialist.
Gift of Adoption Fund
http://www.giftofadoption.org
A non-profit foundation that helps families overcome some of the initial financial burdens of adoption (home study, legal fees, etc.). Call (847) 205-2789 for more information.
HelpUsAdopt.org
http://www.helpusadopt.org/
HelpUsAdopt.org is a national non-profit 501 (c)3 financial assistance grant program that will provide qualified couples and individuals (regardless of race, religion, marital status or sexual preference) with grants of up to $15,000 towards their adoption expenses.
North American Council on Adoptable Children
http://www.nacac.org
NACAC's Adoption Subsidy Resource Center provides general information on how each state operates their Title IV-E Adoption Assistance program. Adoption assistance information is also available for each Province in Canada. Families who are adopting children from the foster care system in the U.S. and Canada should speak with the child’s caseworker or the adoption worker assigned to the case about an adoption subsidy. For further information, please call (800) 470-6665.
Show Hope (Shaohannah's Hope)
http://www.showhope.org
Show Hope, formerly known as Shaohannah's Hope, awards financial grants to qualified families already in the process of domestic and international adoption.
The National Adoption Foundation
http://www.nafadopt.org
The National Adoption Foundation offers an Adoption Assistance Loan designed to help adoptive families take care of the finances necessary to adopt and raise a child. This includes adoption costs, legal fees, medical services, travel expenses, education costs, home improvements or the everyday cost of raising a family. Grants are only available to families for the actual cost of the adoption. For more information, please call (203) 791-3811.
The Orphan Foundation
http://www.TheOrphanFoundation.org
The Orphan Foundation’s primary mission is to help eliminate or minimize the financial barriers to adoption by providing grants of $1,000 for each child adopted, and $1,500 for each "special needs" adoption. Grants are subject to funding availability, the basis of need, completion of a homestudy, and other factors shown in the application. To apply for these grants, you may go to the website and click on the link that says "Grant Application." For further information, call (805) 823-3552 or visit the website.
WACAP – World Association for Children and Parents
http://www.wacap.org
WACAP believes that financial concerns should not prevent qualified families from adopting children. They have set up special funds and programs to help parents cover the costs of certain adoptions.
Domestic Infant Adoption
Adopting.com
http://www.adopting.com
Resources for prospective adoptive parents: How to get started, links to agencies, facilitators and attorneys, letters from birthparents, support groups and legal information. Also includes a photolisting of waiting children.
All Children - All Families Initiative
http://www.hrc.org/issues/8399.htm
An initiative of the Human Rights Campaign to educate and engage the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) community in foster and adoptive parenting and to promote policies that welcome GLBT prospective parents.
Child Welfare Information Gateway
http://www.childwelfare.gov
A comprehensive resource on all aspects of adoption. Their National Adoption Directory allows for a state-wide search of public and private licensed adoption agencies. It also contains state-by-state information on adoption laws and adoption and post-adoption assistance. A service of the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S.Dept. of Health and Human Services.
International Adoption
A Child Waits Foundation
http://www.achildwaits.org
A Child Waits Foundation is a nonprofit charitable foundation formed in 1998 to reduce the number of children not adopted from international orphanages because prospective parents lack the savings to pay for the cost of adoption. Eligibility to receive a loan is based on financial need and each case is judged individually. For further information, please call (866) 999-2445.
Adopting.com
http://www.adopting.com
Resources for prospective adoptive parents: How to get started, links to agencies, facilitators and attorneys, letters from birthparents, support groups and legal information. Also includes a photolisting of waiting children.
All Children - All Families Initiative
http://www.hrc.org/issues/8399.htm
An initiative of the Human Rights Campaign to educate and engage the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) community in foster and adoptive parenting and to promote policies that welcome GLBT prospective parents.
Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute
http://www.ccainstitute.org
The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to raising Congressional and public awareness about the issue of adoption. CCAI serves as an informational and educational resource to policymakers about current domestic and international adoption-related matters.
InternationalAdoption.org
http://www.internationaladoption.org
This site contains fact sheets, adoption information, travel information, culture and heritage, maps, weather, books, currency exchange rates, periodicals, news and much more for dozens of different countries with active international adoption programs.
Joint Council on International Children Services
http://www.jcics.org
JCICS is a membership organization which advocates on behalf of parentless children worldwide. JCICS promotes ethical child welfare practices, strengthens professional standards and educates adoptive families, social service professionals and government representatives throughout the world. Members include international child welfare agencies, child advocacy groups, parent support groups and international medical clinics. Contact JCICS at 703-535-8045 or visit their website.
The Report on Intercountry Adoption
http://www.iccadopt.org
The Report on Intercountry Adoptions is an extensive compilation of information regarding international adoption programs and licensed agencies in all 50 states. There are also numerous articles on adoption-related issues. The Report is updated and printed annually. Formerly published by International Concerns for Children, Inc., it is now published by the Adoption Resource Center of Connecticut.
Special Needs Adoption
Adopt America Network
http://www.adoptamericanetwork.org
Adopt America Network places special needs children into permanent homes through a network of adoption specialists. Contains a sample of children seeking adoptive homes and an online application to receive more information.
National Adoption Center
http://www.adopt.org
The National Adoption Center expands opportunities for children throughout the United States, particularly for children with special needs and those from minority cultures.
North American Council on Adoptable Children
http://www.nacac.org
NACAC's Adoption Subsidy Resource Center provides general information on how each state operates their Title IV-E Adoption Assistance program. Adoption assistance information is also available for each Province in Canada. Families who are adopting children from the foster care system in the U.S. and Canada should speak with the child’s caseworker or the adoption worker assigned to the case about an adoption subsidy. For further information, please call (800) 470-6665.
Northwest Adoption Exchange
http://www.nwae.org
In addition to creating public awareness about waiting children and special needs adoption, the Northwest Adoption Exchange also provides information and referrals on a wide variety of adoption issues. It specializes in the placement of children waiting in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington and facilitates placements for families with home studies from anywhere in the U.S.
Exchanges and Photolistings
Adopt America Network
http://www.adoptamericanetwork.org
Adopt America Network places special needs children into permanent homes through a network of adoption specialists. Contains a sample of children seeking adoptive homes and an online application to receive more information.
Adopt US Kids
http://www.adoptuskids.org
AdoptUSKids.org is dedicated to finding permanent, loving adoptive families for the thousands of U.S. children who are currently waiting in foster care. This site, launched in 2002, is funded by the U.S. government.
Adoptable Kids
http://www.adoptablekids.com
AdoptableKids.com is a photolisting of children awaiting adoption. It is a free community service dedicated to helping U.S. foster children and children around the world find loving, permanent homes.
Adopting.com
http://www.adopting.com
Resources for prospective adoptive parents: How to get started, links to agencies, facilitators and attorneys, letters from birthparents, support groups and legal information. Also includes a photolisting of waiting children.
Jewish Children's Adoption Network
http://www.users.uswest.net/~jcan
The Jewish Children's Adoption Network is the only Jewish adoption exchange in the Western hemisphere. Founded as a not-for-profit organization in 1990, the Network seeks to find appropriate adoptive homes for the 100 or so children referred to it each year.
Northwest Adoption Exchange
http://www.nwae.org
In addition to creating public awareness about waiting children and special needs adoption, the Northwest Adoption Exchange also provides information and referrals on a wide variety of adoption issues. It specializes in the placement of children waiting in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington and facilitates placements for families with home studies from anywhere in the U.S.
The Adoption Exchange
http://www.adoptex.org
The Adoption Exchange provides the connection between families who adopt and children who wait and is a place for the exchange of resources on behalf of dozens of adoption agencies. When an agency is unable to locate a family for a waiting child, the agency uses The Exchange services to find a family.
Policy and Legislation
Adoption Policy Resource Center
http://www.fpsol.com/adoption/advocates.html
Adoption Subsidy Advocates provides free initial consultation and related policy information to adoptive families, attorneys, advocates and agency professionals.
All Children - All Families Initiative
http://www.hrc.org/issues/8399.htm
An initiative of the Human Rights Campaign to educate and engage the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) community in foster and adoptive parenting and to promote policies that welcome GLBT prospective parents.
American Bar Association Center on Children and the Law
http://www.abanet.org/child
The Center is a full-service technical assistance, training, and research program addressing a broad spectrum of law and court-related topics affecting children. These include child abuse and neglect, adoption, adolescent health, foster and kinship care, custody and support, guardianship, missing and exploited children, and children's exposure to domestic violence.
Child Welfare Information Gateway
http://www.childwelfare.gov
A comprehensive resource on all aspects of adoption. Their National Adoption Directory allows for a state-wide search of public and private licensed adoption agencies. It also contains state-by-state information on adoption laws and adoption and post-adoption assistance. A service of the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S.Dept. of Health and Human Services.
Child Welfare League of America
http://www.cwla.org
The Child Welfare League of America promotes the well-being of children, youth, and their families, and is committed to protecting every child from harm.
Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute
http://www.ccainstitute.org
The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to raising Congressional and public awareness about the issue of adoption. CCAI serves as an informational and educational resource to policymakers about current domestic and international adoption-related matters.
Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute
http://www.adoptioninstitute.org
The Adoption Institute provides adoption information to media, lawmakers and individuals on topics such as survey data and governmental research data.
Fostering Connections Resource Center
http://www.fosteringconnections.org
An online resource center with information, training and tools for furthering the implementation of the Fostering Connections law. Specifically, the Resource Center aims to connect each state's implementers of the law with the latest information and the best experts and advocates working on these issues.
Joint Council on International Children Services
http://www.jcics.org
JCICS is a membership organization which advocates on behalf of parentless children worldwide. JCICS promotes ethical child welfare practices, strengthens professional standards and educates adoptive families, social service professionals and government representatives throughout the world. Members include international child welfare agencies, child advocacy groups, parent support groups and international medical clinics. Contact JCICS at 703-535-8045 or visit their website.
National Center for Adoption Law and Policy
http://www.law.capital.edu/adoption
The National Center for Adoption Law & Policy seeks to improve the law, policies and practices associated with child protection and adoption systems.
North American Council on Adoptable Children
http://www.nacac.org
NACAC's Adoption Subsidy Resource Center provides general information on how each state operates their Title IV-E Adoption Assistance program. Adoption assistance information is also available for each Province in Canada. Families who are adopting children from the foster care system in the U.S. and Canada should speak with the child’s caseworker or the adoption worker assigned to the case about an adoption subsidy. For further information, please call (800) 470-6665.
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