Adoption

Promoting the right of adoptees to learn about their birthfamilies. Search, legal, and activist resources.

Court unseals adoption records in Florida due to fraudulent black market baby broker activity. Includes Associated Press coverage.

Advocating, with pre-adoptive families, for the rights of children in state foster care.

An examination of the issue from About.com.

Discussion forum to discuss the ramifications of the westernization of adoptees, both culturally and ethnically.

Focused on equal access for adoptees to their original birth certificates, adoptee dignity, combating negative stereotypes of adoptees, and providing a forum for the wide spectrum of adult adoptee experiences.

Includes news, Bill 108 and a petition.

Criticizes adoption as practiced in the United States as unconstitutional. Includes petition and position articles.

Advocates the rights of birthfamilies and provides reunion resources; says adoption is slavery.

International network of individuals and organizations committed to adoption reform. Includes a profile, news, list of board members, legislation information, and membership details.

Presenting information about the adverse effects of adoption from mothers who feel they lost their babies through coerced or forced surrender. Includes personal stories and resources.

Resource for individuals who support the adoptees' right to their original birth certificates. Includes a petition and links to related content.

A digital public history resource, profiling people, organizations, topics, and studies that shaped modern American adoption theory and practice.

A place for birth mothers to unite, share thoughts and feelings, and receive healing on post-adoption grief issues.

Information about problems, like rejection, after finding natural parents and discussion of problems associated with being adopted.

Provides information on a uniform law enacted in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands that protects children who are placed across state lines for foster care or adoption.

Advocates for the right of adopted persons to know the truth of their origin. Offers an adoption reunion registry.

Promotes reform of adoption laws and helps disseminate information on ethical adoption practices. Member directory, media contacts, and news.

Offers training, education, consultation, advocacy, and clinical treatment to families touched by adoption, foster care, kinship, and guardianship.

Provides training, consultation, and informational materials for professionals, organizations, and parents regarding special needs adoptions.

Legislation (S. 2779) to improve the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) was introduced by Senators Pete Domenici (R-NM) and Blanche Lincoln (D-AR).

Supporting people separated by adoption and asking for an inquiry into alleged illegal and exploitive adoption practices.

Contact information for several medical clinics that specialize in helping internationally adopted children with ailments that are uncommon or not easily diagnosed or treated.

A resource for adopted children and their parents. Contains sections such as "Speak Out," which features writings from children about adoption, as well as sections on famous people, homework help, clubhouse library, fun stuff, and adoption talk.

A collective national (USA) effort to raise awareness of the children in foster care waiting to find permanent families.

Helps States and Tribes achieve the goals of the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997, implement the Foster Care Independence Act of 1999, and assist with the Child and Family Review Process.

About.com presents a survey of adoption topics and legal issues.

Focuses on issues associated with inter-country adoptions from Guatemala and concerns with UNICEF policies.

Argues many current adoption practices are unethical. Articles, policy positions, and links.

Michael Montgomery of American RadioWorks reports on problems with adoptions of children from the former Soviet Union. [17:10 streaming audio broadcast]

Ed Gordon and guests explores overcoming obstacles to adoption in USA communities of color. [11:46 streaming audio broadcast]

This community is a public forum for members to discuss reasons to end the practice of adopting human beings.

Reunion, relationships, and natural parents adopting-back the children they had lost to infant-adoption.

Welcome to the New Mexico Children, Youth & Families Adoption page. ... There is no fee for adoption through the Children, Youth and Families Department. ...[2008/11/05]

Adoption Information. The Delaware Children's ... Services for Children, Youth and Their Families. HOME. SERVICES. Adoption. Child Abuse Intervention ...[2008/11/09]

The Arkansas Adoption Resource Exchange website contains photographs and profiles on children waiting for adoption, how to become a foster care or adoptive family.[2008/11/13]

Family-Based Treatment is a specialized form of foster family care intended for children and youth whose needs exceed the capabilities of a traditional foster home.[2008/01/30]

Children, Youth & Families. Adoption Services. Lighthouse 21st Century. Family Resource Center ... Children, Youth and Families ...[2008/11/21]

... the official website of the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department. ... and neglected children, rehabilitates delinquent and incarcerated youth and ...[2008/10/17]

... to raise awareness about the adoption of children and youth from foster care. ... of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is launching a new adoption campaign ...[2008/11/26]

... children waiting for adoption, how to become a foster ... (7) Pathway Youth & Family Services (7) The Settlement Home for Children (7) Triad Adoption, Inc. ...[2008/11/24]

... Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Children's Bureau, 2005, http: ... adoption: retrospective lessons and prospective choices," Children and Youth ...[2008/11/26]

Foster Care & Adoption. Welcome to the Division for Children, Youth & Families. The Division for Children, Youth and Families manages protective programs on ...[2008/11/20]