Adoption Resources

Lisa75 · 07-07-2003, 08:08 PM

Thank you rachelmichellek for emailing these and for all the cysters who posted links to helpful adoption resources. Please take time to add what has been helpful to you and tell a little bit about it. It can be anything that has been helpful to you or someone you know. Books, Links, etc. Blessing to each of you on your journey. ~Lisa75

http://www.adopting.org/costOfAdopting.html
A site that has a chart comparing the fees and
procedures for different types of adoptions, a link
for a free 75 page booklet on adoption, and ideas for
financing adoptions. Suggested by scrapbookchick

http://www.adoptuskids.org
A large listing of over 3000 children awaiting
adoption, nationwide. Searchable and detailed, with
photos. Wide variety of children, all ages and
backgrounds. Can help you research on what types of
issues these children have, which special needs you
feel you would be able to take on and which you feel
you wouldn’t. Recommended by tigerlilly26 and
rachelmichellek.

http://www.nacac.org/howtoadopt.html
An excellently written piece on how to proceed through
all steps of the (USA) domestic adoption process.
Checklists, self-assessments, resources. Recommended
by rachelmichellek.

http://www.nacac.org/subsidyfactsheets/interstate.html
Detailed information on the process of adopting a
child from a different US state than the one you live
in.
Recommended by rachelmichellek.

http://www.adopt.org/
A great site, especially see the “How to Adopt”
section and the “Can I adopt from another state?”
information.
Recommended by rachelmichellek.

http://www.nwae.org
Photolisting of children awaiting adoption in the
northwestern US. Nicely maintained.
Recommended by rachelmichellek.

http://www.adoptionpro.com
An adoption facilitator: The Adoption Network in
Laguna Beach, CA. lilac used them for her adoption and
recommends them.

http://www.commonwealthadoption.org
Commonwealth International Adoptions a non-profit
organization. Websissy is using them for her adoption
process.

Department Of Human Services in Memphis TN
Coop adopted through them

Children's Hope International
Calantha is using this agency for her adoption.

http://www.babiesrblessings.com
The facilitator mom2allen used for her adoption.

http://www.lifelineadoption.org.
Lifeline Adoptions in Birmingham AL. cbeldner used
this agency.

http://www.russianadoption.com
AAI: the agency Familybound used.

http://home.primus.ca/~albo/
A good link that lists all the adoption agencies in
Ontario, suggested by dna.

"The Greatest Gift: Reflections on International &
Domestic Adoption" by Betsy Buckley. Recommended by
Pixiedust.

Raising Adopted Children, by Lois Ruskai Melina
Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents
Knew, by Sherrie Eldridge
Toddler Adoption - The Weaver's Craft, by Mary Hopkins
Best
Suggested by Websissy.

Lisa75 · 07-09-2003, 01:24 AM

Someone asked sites to post Dear Birth Mother Letters. Here's 2 that were listed in a post.

http://www.dearbirthmother.us/html/s...bservices.html

And here's another.

http://www.adopting.com/newbp.html

Lisa75 · 07-09-2003, 09:16 PM

http://www.childrenshope.com
(Quote: by Calantha) They do adoptions in China, India, Colombia and Russia. I believe they've put a hold on accepting new applications for the Guatemala program until the whole mess in Guatemala is straightened out. Also, I think Vietnam is currently closed for adoptions, but CHI plans to continue them when it reopens.

They have offices throughout the country.

I highly recommend the Colombia program, and the Portland office, which is in charge of the Colombia program. I'd recommend the Chicago office but only for China adoptions. The lady who runs it has adopted children from China and is familiar with the process, however she's not very familiar with the process for other countries. She is a very nice lady and tries to be helpful, but it seems best to stick with your program coordinator so you know you're getting accurate information. (End Quote)

Recommended by Calantha
Thank you Calantha

Mamakitty · 07-11-2003, 11:15 AM

here is a site and a book that deals with African American hair care. good knowledge for those of us doing transracial adoptions with AA children.

www.cornrowsandco.com

Kids Talk Hair: An Instruction book for grown ups and Kids by Pamela Farrell

Lisa2008 · 07-18-2003, 11:14 AM

hope this worked, suppost to be a link to alberta ward adoptions.

alberta ward adoption

Lisa75 · 07-28-2003, 02:10 AM

A link to "A Adoptive Breastfeeding Resource Website" for those thinking of breastfeeding adopted babies.

http://www.fourfriends.com/

Lisa75 · 08-18-2003, 06:24 AM

www.rainbowkids.com Pennirose would like to share.

~Lisa~ · 11-05-2003, 09:29 PM

Check out www.ShaohannahsHope.com

Steven Curtis Chapman ( a christian muscian) and his wife Mary Beth have started this organization to spread the word about the need for adoption. The website has many resources as well as grant opportunities to aid christian families in their desire to adopt. Thanks Lisa

skiboo · 11-12-2003, 11:48 PM

Here's a few links that I have bookmarked on my computer that I found very useful:

Karen's Adoption Links -- lots of great info on a variety of topics at this site! I like the products section!
http://www.karensadoptionlinks.com/

The Orphan Doctor (aka Jane Aronson) a specialist in interpreting medicals for international adopters and in treating problems that orphans often have. I heard her speak and she is great... there are many others like her out there though!
http://www.orphandoctor.com/

Selecting An Agency For International Adoption -- A GREAT list of questions to ask before selecting an agency! I based my list of 12 essential questions on this list!
http://www.adopting.org/choosagn.html

Adoption Scrapbook and Lifebook Supplies -- an essential site for those of us who are scrap-a-holics!
http://www.scrapandtell.com/AdoptionStuff.htm

Hope these help :-)

katmama · 02-22-2004, 04:15 AM

http://www.davethomasfoundationforadoption.org/ This is a great link for anyone looking for info. on adoption help. Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy's was an adopted child and worked hard all his life to help make adoption more accessible to everyone. He was a great advocate and will be dearly missed. Give it a look! Best wishes to all who are waiting and looking I hope you all get great results!

rachelmichellek · 04-21-2004, 02:14 PM

A MUST READ!

http://www.angelfire.com/journal/ado...lp.html#GRANTS

~Lisa~ · 11-02-2004, 02:05 AM

http://naic.acf.hhs.gov/

ladyiris · 11-03-2004, 04:07 AM

NancyVerrier.com

Nancy is a counselor and author. She deals with the complex issues unique to adoption that adoptive parents will encounter. As an adoptee, I only with that my parents had been armed with Nancy's knowledge when they were raising me. I think adoption is only responsible choice if perspective parents are willing to look at how the adoptee will be affected by it emotionally. When parents do this, adoption is/can be a tremendous gift and blessing. When they do not, the child is simply caught up in the parent's agenda and his/her rights and needs become a side issue, or worse yet, a non issue.
So many couples, frustrated by their inability to conceive, turn to adoption out of their need/desire to have a child. That is understandable, but the adioted child will have needs of his/her own, some of them will be unique and different from a those of a biological child. When parents are caugt unaware by an adopted child's behavior, their reactions usually serve to make the child feel defective when in fact they are acting normally for someone in the adoptee position.

Thanks,

~Lisa~ · 02-16-2005, 07:19 AM

http://www.adoptshoppe.com/index.asp...OD&ProdID=343#

Build a book about your child's adoption!

Bertiebugg · 08-22-2005, 02:24 PM

I'm currently go through

www.antiocadoptions.org

They pay out most of the cost. All that I'm having to pay for is... $175 for my classes and this is for room and board and food. (they put the 36hrs of classes into a 3 day weekend retreat.) For my lawyer, and for cpr/firstaid class. There are other classes we have to take but I've been able to get for free pretty much. Like a baby basics class, and I dont remember the names of the rest of them.

The only down side is they are only in western washington in Redmond. And they will only go a few hours away at this point, they are hoping to exand into the rest of washington and then out to other states!

Best of luck to all!