AdoptUsKids
adoptuskids.org
Helps recruit and connect foster and adoptive families with waiting children throughout the United States.
Child Welfare Information Gateway
childwelfare.gov/adoption
Resources on all aspects of domestic and intercountry adoption, including adoption from foster care. A service of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families.
North American Council on Adoptable Children
nacac.org
An umbrella organization for adoptive parent support groups that promotes and supports permanent families for children and youth, especially children who have been in foster care and those with special needs.
Adoptive Families magazine
adoptivefamilies.com
A wealth of information for families before, during and after adoption.
Joint Council on International Children’s Services
jointcouncil.org
A nonprofit, international coalition of child-welfare organizations that provides information on international adoption.
U.S. Department of State’s intercountry adoption website
adoption.state.gov
Provides current information about intercountry adoption, including adoption laws, and notices and alerts about specific countries.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
uscis.gov
Information about laws and definitions of international adoptions, including immigration and citizenship information.
American Academy of Pediatrics
aap.org/healthtopics/adoption.cfm
Includes a directory of pediatricians who specialize in adoption.
American Academy of Adoption Attorneys
adoptionattorneys.org
A directory of attorneys specializing in adoption.
Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute
adoptioninstitute.org
Adoption research and facts, online courses for adoptive families, information on laws and policies.
Yahoo!
dir.groups.yahoo.com
A list of online adoption support groups.
AdoptionBooks.com
Lists and descriptions of books on a variety of adoption topics.
