Adoption Resources on the Web
Tapestry Books
The premiere online adoption book store for learning about adoption. Marked by superior customer service and motivated by expertise in the field, Tapestry Books strives to be the preeminent source for books on the subject.http://www.tapestrybooks.com/
Joint Council on International Children’s Services
As one of the oldest and largest child welfare organizations, JCICS is the lead voice on intercountry children’s services. http://www.jcics.org/index.htm
The National Endowment for Financial Education® (NEFE®)
"How to Make Adoption an Affordable Option" is for people who would like to consider adoption but are reluctant because they believe that the process is too expensive. It is also for families who, caught up in the emotions of adopting, may not have given serious thought to some of the less obvious financial aspects of adoption. http://www.nefe.org/adoption/
The Adoption History Project
Adoption is a significant public and private issue. This site is based on the conviction that history is an indispensable resource for understanding the personal, political, legal, social, scientific, and human dimensions of this particular form of kinship. The Adoption History Project is devoted to making adoption history accessible and interesting to visitors who may not be aware that adoption has a history at all. http://www.uoregon.edu/~adoption/
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
A non-profit public charity dedicated to dramatically increasing the adoptions of the more than 140,000 children in North America’s foster care systems. http://www.davethomasfoundation.org/index.asp
The Freddie Mac Foundation
The Freddie Mac Foundation, created in 1991, is at the heart of Freddie Mac’s philanthropy. http://www.freddiemacfoundation.org
North American Council on Adoptable Children
Founded in 1974 by adoptive parents, NACAC the is committed to meeting the needs of waiting children and the families who adopt them. http://www.nacac.org/about.html
The Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute
Founded in 1996, is a national not-for-profit organization devoted to improving adoption policy and practice.Provides research, public policy, and professional education in adoption.
http://www.adoptioninstitute.org/index.php
National Council For Adoption
NCFA has been a champion of adoption since its founding in 1980. Whether as an advocate for state laws that promote sound adoption policy, a resource for federal officials and policymakers about appropriate federal adoption initiatives and reform, a diplomat for sound international adoption policy, or a source of adoption facts and education, NCFA is devoted to serving the best interests of children through adoption. https://www.adoptioncouncil.org/index.html
Comeunity.com
Comeunity addresses adoption and special needs issues. Offerings include professional and parent articles, newsletters, mailing lists, and resource directories. www.comeunity.com
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Promotes the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families by connecting child welfare, adoption and related professionals as well as concerned citizens to timely, essential information. A service of the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, we provide access to print and electronic publications, websites, and online databases covering a wide range of topics from prevention to permanency, including child welfare, child abuse and neglect, adoption, search and reunion, and much more. http://www.childwelfare.gov/adoption/index.cfm
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Adoption assistance information by State is provided by the Association of Administrators of the Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance and the American Public Human Services Association. Select one of two options: A) Select a State to view the answers to 13 questions regarding State policies on adoption assistance and post-adoption services, or B) Select a question to find out how it is addressed across all States. Adoption Assistance by State
AdoptUSKids.org
AdoptUSKids.org is a national photo listing service for children awaiting adoption across the United States. The AdoptUSKids.org website also provides resources on how to adopt.
The National Center for Adoption Law & Policy
The National Center for Adoption Law & Policy works to improve the law, policies, and practices associated with child protection and adoption systems. Visit the National Center for Adoption Law & Policy website for more information.
