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Resources: Helpful Links
Adopting is all about making links. Which brings us to this page.
Below is a list of links to a wide variety of adoption-related resources, services, groups, organizations--you name it. We try our best to keep our content current. And you can help us. If you know of a link that should be here but isn't or come across a link on our list that no longer works, please let us know. E-mail us anytime at info@canadaadopts.com.
Adoptive Parents
Adoption Blogs | Adoption Books | Adoption Discussion Forums | Adoption Fees | Adoption Gifts | Adoption News | Adoption Profiles | Adoption Scams | Adoptive Parent Support Groups | Adoptive Parenting | Adoptive Photolisting | Childcare and Pregnancy | Foster Care | Fostering Blogs and Forums | General Adoption Information | How to Adopt | Infertility | Infertility Blogs | International Adoption General Information | International Adoption Information (China, Eastern Europe, Guatemala, India, Kazakhstan, Korea, Latin America, Romania, Russia, United States, Vietnam) | LGBT Adoption | Medical Issues | Older Child Adoption | Open Adoption | Private Adoption | Public Adoption | Single Parent Adoption | Special Needs Adoption | Transcultural and Transracial Adoption
Birth Parents
Birth and Pregnancy | Birth Parent Blogs | Birth Parent Books | Birth Parent Discussion Forums | Birth Parent General Information | Birth Parent News | Birth Parent Reform | Birth Parent Search and Reunion | Childcare and Pregnancy
Adoptees
Adoptee Blogs | Adoptee Books | Adoptee Discussion Forums | Adoptee General Information | Adoptee News | Adoptee Reform | Adoptee Search and Reunion | Personal Adoptee Websites
Adoption Triad
Adoption Councils | Adoption Triad Books | Adoption Triad Discussion Forums | Adoption Triad General Information | Adoption Triad News | Adoption Triad Reform | Child Welfare
Adoptive Parents
Adoption Blogs
- A Child Chosen
Insights and observations from an adoptive mom with one child at home and another on the way.
- A Family Affair
An adoptive mom on family, faith, identity and politics.
- A New Flower Blooms
An “overthinking” mom talks about her children, a son by birth and a daughter by adoption from Ethiopia.
- A Wrung Sponge
A librarian and adoptive mom discusses books and babies.
- Adopting from Korea
The mother of two children adopted from Korea shares the latest on their family journey together.
- Adoption Muse
An online journal featuring compassionate dialogue about adoption.
- Adoptive Parenting Blogs
Insights and observations about adoptive parenting from the adoption blog network.
- Adoptive Parenting
One family shares its adoption experience.
- Adventures with Emily Mei
The trials, tribulations and joys of Chinese adoption.
- Afrindie Mum
Adventures in transracial adoption by a mom living them.
- All My Children
A mother shares the ups and downs of her adopted daughter.
- Artificially Sweetened
A blog about the sweet life of adoption.
- Attachment Disorder Adoption Blogs
Insights and observations about attachment disorder from the adoption blog network.
- Away to Me
A journal about thinking and learning about adoption, parenting and life.
- Becoming Mah
Personal website created by a University of Alberta professor about her adoption from China.
- Best Laid Plans
An adoptive mother charts her journey from the beginning to the end of her placement.
- Blue Collar Adoption
A foster mom muses on her transition to adoption.
- Boomerific
Reflections on adoption by a mom of one.
- Cavatica
Random ramblings on adopting a baby from China.
- Confabulations
A Christian, wife, photographer and adoptive mom of twins opens up.
- Consider the Kid
Thoughts of a woman who is involved in the Chinese adoption community but hasn’t adopted yet.
- Contessa Comma with Shoes
A waiting parent opens up about her journey through adoption.
- Debra Shiveley Welch's Blog
The online journal of an adoptive mom and the author of “Son of My Soul: The Adoption of Christopher”.
- Desserich Family
The adventures of parents of two children waiting for the arrival of a third from Vietnam.
- Driver Eight
What it’s like to travel along the road of international adoption.
- Esperanza del Alm
Thoughts on life, faith and being a single mom through adoption.
- Everyday Adventures in Our Life
A Christian mom of two with another one on the way shares the highlights of her life.
- Evil Mommy
The not-so-secret thoughts of an adoptive mom who adopted domestically.
- Everyday Miracle
An adoptive mother on the making of a transracial family.
- Feed Your Loves
Recipes on life by a mom with two children from Guatemala.
- The Firehouse Journal
Two firefighters navigating through the world of international adoption.
- Fully Operational Battle Station
The hopes and dreams of a couple trying to adopt two children from Ethiopia.
- Geri's Creation
The realities of Chinese adoption by a mom who knows.
- Going Back to Square One
A member of the adoption triad explains what it means to be part of the community.
- Growing Family
Commentary by a mother of two -- one by birth, the other through a transracial adoption.
- Heart Mind and Seoul Reflections
Observations and musings of an adult Korean adoptee and adoptive parent.
- Hearts Wide Open
An adoptee records her journey adopting from Kyrgyzstan.
- Holding Still
The ins and outs of Ethiopian adoption by someone who’s been there.
- Ignore the Crazy
More adventures into international adoption.
- Jamye's and Jon's Adoption Journey
A couple shares their insights and observations into Ethiopian adoption.
- Journey to Miles
Adventures in Vietnam adoption by a first-time parent.
- Journey to Mom
A mother’s journey through infertility, adoption, parenting and faith.
- Just Enjoy Him
The self-described “ramblings of a mid-life mom” on motherhood, adoption, adoptive motherhood and then some.
- The Kewl Beans Place
An adoptive mother writes about her son, adopted from Guatemala.
- Ledingham Family
A window into a Calgary family's experience with open adoption.
- Letters to a Birthmother
Things that an adoptive mother wants a birth mother to know.
- Midlife Mommy
Everything you want to know about older mommying, open adoption and hot flashes.
- Mommy Monsters Blog
Inspiration for adoptive and foster parents facing the challenges of daily life.
- Mom's Musings
Light, serious and in-between thoughts by a mom of five.
- More Happy Meals
Random notes on trying to adopt from an orphanage in Taiwan.
- Mrs. Broccoli Guy
The ins and outs and everything in between about Cambodian and Vietnamese adoption.
- Multiracial Family
A directory of blogs about multiracial adoption.
- Musings: Mamahood & More
The wife and mother of adoptees talks about their journey through open and closed adoption.
- My Kind of Family
Five Kids from China & Korea, plus Two Wacky Parents = My Kind of Family.
- My Part of the Journey
A mother reflects on life with B.J., her adopted daughter.
- Noble Seoul
Everyday musings on parenting an adopted child, in this case from another country and culture.
- The Official Cox Family Children's Blog
The blog of Seoul siblings, adopted from Korea.
- Older Child Adoption Blogs
Insights and observations about older child adoption from the adoption blog network.
- Older Parent Adoption Blog
Insights and observations about older parent adoption from the adoption blog network.
- Open Adoption Blog
Insights and observations about open adoption from the adoption blog network.
- Our Shady Tree
More adventures in adoption.
- Our Three Little Ducks
The mom of three children, one of whom was adopted from South Korea, shares the downs, but mostly the ups, of being a parent.
- Penguins in the Fridge
Korean adoption as seen by a mom of two children.
- Peters Cross Station
Transracial adoption from the point of view of a self-confessed “blissfully happy, overeducated, downwardly Mobile Underachiever”.
- Purple Rice
A mom of four toddlers talks about her experiences trying to adopt.
- Questions We Get
A family answers questions about international adoption, based on their own unique experience.
- Red Threads
News and information about adopting from China.
- Robin's Nest
A family shares its journey into Vietnamese adoption.
- The Royal Rogues
The who, what, wheres and whys about Chinese adoption and orphanages.
- Sandy Cover Trail
A single mother through birth and adoption shares her thoughts.
- Seeking God Knows What
Observations on life by an ethical adoption advocate, cancer survivor and depression fighter.
- Seriously?
A self-confessed “coffee snob” and foodie who writes frequently about adoption.
- Special Needs Adoption Blogs
Insights and observations about special needs adoption from the adoption blog network.
- Sunny’s World
A Korean adoptee living in Canada shares her story.
- Ten Miles Behind Me
A white queer adoptive mom and her experiences with transracial adoption.
- The Life of a Texan Mom
A stay-at-home mother of three bares her soul.
- Technorati
A directory featuring a variety of blogs about adoption and adoptive parenting.
- Transcultural Adoption Blogs
Insights and observations about transracial adoption from the adoption blog network.
- True Confessions of Two Adoptive Moms
A window into the ups and downs of Korean adoption.
- Tales from the Stirrups
The journey from infertility to an Guatemalan adoption to motherhood.
- The Voyage
Chinese adoption as seen through a mother whose interests include home schooling and converting to Islam.
- Third Culture Mom
A U.S.-U.K. woman recounts her daughter’s recent adoption from China and includes statistics and a timeline.
- Third Mom
The adoptive mother of two Korean teens thinks out loud.
- This Woman's Work
An adoptive mother and writer shares her thoughts about writing, mothering, and writing about writing.
- Through My Daughter's Eyes
Mia’s mom on her experience of raising a blind girl from Guatemala.
- Unproductive Reproduction
The mother to a son through open adoption recounts her experiences.
- Vindauga
An adoptive mother presents “a smudged window on the world”.
- Welcome to My Brain
The self-confessed “Ramblings of a Pseudo-Crunchy Woman” as she prepares for adoption.
Adoption Books
See also our Adoption Reading List.
- Adopt Shoppe Press
An online store that features an assortment of keepsake albums and adoption memory books.
- Adoption Blessings Journal
A Christian outreach publication for all members of the adoption triad.
- Adoption Books
A comprehensive guide to adoption books featuring reviews, excerpts and insights.
- Adoption Life Books
Tips on how to create a record of your child’s life before you brought him home.
- Adoptive Families
The how-to-adopt magazine’s book guide featuring more than eight years of reviews.
- Custom Adoption Books
A custom service on how to create memories for you and your child.
- Reader's Guide to Adoption-Related Literature
A comprehensive list of books relating to the subject of adoption.
- EMK Press
A publishing house specializing in adoption.
- I Am Chosen
Lifebook service that includes secrets on how to create a great keepsake.
- Our Chosen Child
Lifebook, parent profile, brochure services and more.
- Parent Books
A Toronto-based bookstore featuring a variety of adoption titles.
- Perspectives Press
A publishing company for all kinds of books on infertility and adoption.
- Scrap and Tell
A website devote to scrapbooking materials, advice and information.
- Sweet Memories
A chance to preserve your adoption memories before they fade.
- Tapestry Books
A U.S. company features books on Adoption for children, adoptive parents, and professionals.
- The Dream Kidz
Keepsakes of all kinds for those who want to celebrate their adoption experience.
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Adoption Discussion Forums
See also our Adoption Message Boards
- About Adoption Forum
An online community for all members of the triad.
- Adoptionforums.com
A place for all members of the triad to meet and discuss adoption-related issues.
- Adoptionforums.org
Online support for those who have adopted and those who want to.
- About.com
The discussion boards for the online information hub covering a variety of adoption topics.
- Fertile Thoughts
A discussion board for anyone struggling to build a family.
- Forever Parents
The online community of another online adoption information network.
- Adoption Threads
Adoption forums devoted to education, reformation, and cross-triad communication.
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Adoption Fees
- National Endowment for Financial Education
A guide to adoption fees, what you need to know, and suggestions on how to make your journey affordable.
- National Bank of Canada
Financial package for families who are considering international adoption, along with tips on how to make the most of your money.
- Orphan's Hope
A Canadian charity offering qualified applicants adopting overseas financial grants of up to $10,000.
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Adoption Gifts
- A Mother’s Charm
Unique crafted jewellery by adoptive mothers for all mothers who want to be reminded of their bond with their children.
- Adopt Shoppe
Unique adoption gifts and books.
- Adoption Scrapbooker
Celebrate your adoption with hand-crafted adoption announcements, invitations, and greeting cards.
- Asia for Kids
A U.S. gift center specializing in Asian-themed toys, videos and other resources.
- Childbook
An online destination that fosters the learning of Chinese language, songs and culture.
- Children of the World
Business that caters to adoptive children and their families, offering a variety of multicultural books, videos and toys.
- China Sprout
A service that offers Chinese cultural and educational products, from books and toys to decorations and clothing.
- Custom Adoption Books
A service offering custom-made hardcover books to document your adoption journey and personalized adoption life books.
- Custom Bracelets by Lisa
Personalized name bracelets for babies, birth moms and adoptive moms.
- Dolls Like Me
A U.S.-based business focusing on multicultural dolls, gifts and toys.
- Mandy’s Moon
Personalized gifts and announcements for multicultural and adoptive families.
- Many Shades of You
An online store offering an assortment of multicultural toys, gifts and books.
- My Custom Story
A service that allows you to create a custom-made 10-page photo board book of your baby.
- Sleepy Soft
Dolls and toys specifically geared to adoptive children from Asia, Africa and Russia that help build self-esteem and confidence.
- Red Thread Families
Specialized gifts celebrating Chinese adoption.
- The Dreamz Kids
Adoption lifebooks, memory books, gifts and more.
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Adoption News
- Adoption For Life
A newsletter for couples who are waiting to adopt or considering adoption.
- Adoption News
Daily news and information on all things adoption.
- Adoption E-Magazine
A free online magazine about adoption available by subscription.
- Adoption Today
An online magazine focusing on international and transcultural adoption.
- Adoptive Families
The leading U.S. magazine for adoptive parents and their families.
- After Adoption
A newsletter for those who have adopted.
- E-Magazine
An online newsletter with information of interest to adoptive families.
- Family Helper
The online version of the Canadian adoption newsletter covering a wide range of information from coming events to links to support groups across the country.
- Focus on Adoption
A magazine for adoptive parents published by the Adoptive Families Association of British Columbia.
- International Adoption Articles Directory
Contains hundreds of articles about international adoption ranging from legal and medical issues to parenting tips and solutions.
- International Adoption Listserv
Lists on all aspects of international adoption.
- Yahoo User Group
A directory of all Yahoo user groups for adoptive Parents.
- Yahoo User Group
Canadian adoption user group.
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Adoptive Parent Support Groups
For a complete listing visit Adoption Support Groups.
Adoptive Parenting
- About.com
Timely tips, suggestions and recommendations on an array of parenting issues from child care to dental care.
- Adoptive Parents Network
Resources and support for pre- and post-adoptive parents featuring articles, forums, book recommendations and more.
- After Adoption
Resources for those who have gone through the adoption process including articles and answers to key questions.
- Attachment Parenting Canada
A non-profit organization dedicated to providing parents, caregivers, and organizations with support and information to help them with their parenting choices.
- Beyond Consequences
Service geared to providing solutions to families raising children with difficult behaviours.
- Canadian Moms Online
Web-based meeting place for Canadian mothers offering information on parenting, relationships, homemaking, hobbies and health.
- Canadian Parents
Online community for today’s parents featuring Canadian-focused information, blogs and discussion boards.
- City Parent
Articles, advice and family-friendly events and things to do for Canadian parents.
- Concerned Parent Seminars
Toronto group specializing in seminars on ADD, ADHD, learning disabilities and anxiety disorders.
- E-Parenting Network
An information resources that contains interactive web television programs for Canadian parents.
- Help We’ve Got Kids
A guidebook for Canadian parents featuring child-friendly products, services and activities.
- Invest in Kids
Organization dedicated to strengthening the family through positive parenting tips, and play and teaching activities.
- ivillage
Online resource consisting of pregnancy and parenting tips and techniques.
- Kindersite
Features links to games, songs and stories for pre-kindergarten kids.
- Moms In The City
An online destination for mothers interested in connecting to a community beyond babies.
- Natural Child
Parenting advice and support from childbirth to family counselling.
- Natural Parenting
Tips, guidance recipes and more aimed at fostering your child’s health and development.
- Mommythink
Natural parenting solutions for those interested in alternative health, attachment parenting and home schooling.
- Mothering
Tips on how to be the best mom you can be, featuring the latest news, book reviews and recipes.
- Mother Risk
Information service by Sick Kids Hospital about the safety and risks of drugs, chemicals and diseasse during pregnancy and lactation.
- New Parent Guide
Local information about programs, products and services for busy parents.
- Parenting
An information gateway that includes the latest on product recalls, as well as parenting polls and planners.
- Parenting.org
An online portal that includes tips, advice, resources and guidance on being a better parent.
- Parenting After Adoption
A Mississauga-area forum exploring the unique issues of adoptive parenting and other post-placement issues.
- Parenting Resources Information Development Education
Information about the PRIDE program aimed at strengthening the quality of foster and adoptive parent preparation.
- Parents Canada
Guidance from Canada’s oldest parenting magazine publisher, including an interactive photo album and baby registry.
- Safe Kids Canada
Resources created by the Hospital for Sick Children aimed at promoting effective strategies to prevent unintentional injuries.
- Savvy Mom
Online resource that features recommendations, reviews and shortcuts for time-crunched moms.
- The Parent Site
Help with baby names, parenting, pregnancy and more.
- Today’s Parent
Tips and advice on all aspects of parenting, including contests, crafts and cooking suggestions.
- Urban Moms
A voice for Canadian moms featuring help, humour, blogs and more..
- Working Mother
Suggestions and recommendations for mothers of all kinds on how to strike the right life-work balance.
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Adoptive Photolisting
- AdoptOntario
A public site by the Adoption Council of Ontario aimed at recruiting and encouraging potential adoptive parents in Ontario for the children who need them.
- Alberta Adoption Profile Lookup
A photolisting service by Children’s Services Alberta for waiting parents living in the province.
- British Columbia Adoption Bulletin
Profiles of hundreds of waiting children in British Columbia who are available for adoption by provincial prospective parents.
- Canada’s Waiting Kids
A comprehensive resource containing photos and background information about Canadian children waiting for permanent adoptive families.
- Precious
The world's first and largest international adoption website and photolisting service.
- Today’s Child
Spotlights Ontario children who are available for adoption.
- Wednesday’s Child
Features children who are looking for permanent homes with the help of the Alberta government.
- Winning Kids
Contains a directory of children from Eastern Ontario who are looking for adoptive families.
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Adoption Profiles
See also our Waiting Parent Registry, Adoption Writing Service and Adoption Profile Design Service
- Adopting.com
A U.S. online resource for hopeful adoptive parents interested in connecting with prospective birth parents.
- Adoption.com
Information and resources on all aspects of adoption, including a Waiting Parent Registry.
- Adoption Connections
An online outreach tool and editing service for waiting parents in Canada who want to connect with prospective birth parents.
- Adoption Profiles
A Canadian design service for waiting parents who need help creating or editing their parent profile.
- Picaboo
Create your own parent profile with your digital photos.
- Weisswrite
Assistance with writing your parent profile by a professional writer.
- Our Chosen Child
Tips and services on creating a parent profile, lifebook and more.
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Adoption Scams
- ABC Adoptions
Tips on how to spot red flags and what to do to protect yourself from adoption fraudsters.
- Adoption Scams
A site devoted to adoption fraud and how to prevent it.
- Child Welfare Information Gateway
A research paper that explains what adoption disruptions and dissolutions are and how often they occur.
- Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institution
A report by the U.S. adoption information network that focuses on adoption stability and termination.
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Foster Care
See also Older Child Adoption, Public Adoption and Special Needs Adoption.
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Fostering Blogs and Forums
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General Adoption Information
See also International Adoption Information and How to Adopt.
- Adopting.org
Articles and insights into what you need to know if you’re considering a second adoption.
- Adoption 101
Promotes safe, ethical and affordable adoptions through education.
- Adoption Clubhouse
Through activities and information, this website by the National Adoption Centre helps children experience a sense of belonging to a wider adoption community.
- Adoption Council of Canada
The umbrella organization for adoption in Canada dedicated to raising public awareness of adoption and promoting the placement of waiting children.
- Adoption Learning Partners
Online courses about attachment, grief and loss for adoptive applicants and adoptive parents to supplement your readings and workshops
- Adoption Option Guide
A web directory and adoption articles to help you learn about your adoption options.
- Adoption Resource Portal
Contains an inventory of articles ranging from adoption dos and don’ts to disappointments you may encounter along the way.
- Adoptive Families
An article from the leading U.S. adoption magazine that contains articles about adoption myths and misconceptions.
- Adoptive Family Association of British Columbia
Support services for British Columbia’s adoptive and pre-adoptive families that also contains all kinds of resources, information and tips on what to do while you’re waiting.
- After Adoption
Resources for those who have gone through the adoption process that provides articles and answers to key questions.
- Birthmothers of Canada
A Canadian organization offering advice to adoptive parents on how to have successful meetings and reunions with birth parents.
- Canadian Paediatric Society
Medical group offering information, growth charts and help on how to use them.
- Centre for Adoption Support and Education
A U.S. non-profit group providing education and support for adoptive parents and their children that includes links and a newsletter.
- Child Welfare Information Gateway
A U.S. information clearinghouse containing fact sheets on adoption for those just starting out.
- Families for Private Adoption
An adoption and support group advocating and encouraging private adoption.
- Haylia
A Canadian site to journal your adoption story and share it with family and friends.
- Institute for Adoption Information
A U.S. non-profit organization that demystifies and dispels stereotypes about adoption.
- Let's Talk Adoption
An online radio show dedicated to adoption featuring a certified open adoption practitioners.
- National Adoption Center
A group made up of all members of the adoption triad that contains, among other things, tips on the 10 steps to adoption.
- Opt to Adopt
A site dedicated to your domestic and international adoption options.
- Parenting.com
Articles about all aspects of adopting for would-be parents and those who have already adopted.
- Parenting After Adoption
Group dedicated to helping adoptive families after their babies have come home.
- Plan to Adopt
For those deciding to adopt a child or just thinking about it.
- The Adoption Guide
All kinds of money and time-saving tips for those just starting out on their adoption journey.
- Thinking of Adopting
An online resource run by adoptive parents that explores an assortment of pre-placement issues and concerns.
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How to Adopt
See also General Adoption Information and International Adoption Information.
- About.com
Basic tips on what to look for when choosing an adoption agency.
- Adoption 101
Promotes safe, ethical and affordable adoptions through education.
- Adoption Option Guide
A web directory and adoption articles to help you learn about your adoption options.
- Adoption Resource Portal
Contains an inventory of articles ranging from adoption dos and don’ts to disappointments you may encounter along the way.
- Adoptive Families
An article from the leading U.S. adoption magazine about some of the major myths and misconceptions.
- Adoptive Family Association of British Columbia
Support services for British Columbia’s adoptive and pre-adoptive families that also contains all kinds of resources, information, and tips on what to do while you’re waiting.
- AdoptOntario
A provincial resource and research tool aimed at finding permanent homes for foster children in Ontario.
- Adoptive Parents Committee
A U.S. non-profit support group covering all aspects of adoption and interim foster care.
- Adoption Agency Checklist
Online resource to help you make the decision about which agency is right for you.
- Centre for Adoption Support and Education
A U.S. non-profit group providing education and support for adoptive parents and their children including links and a newsletter.
- Child Welfare Information Gateway
A U.S. information clearinghouse containing fact sheets on adoption for those just starting out.
- Children’s Hope
A Canadian charity aimed designed to financially help people adopting children internationally.
- Family Helper
Information about adopting overseas from Canada and much, much more by one of the country’s most comprehensive adoption information networks.
- Families for Private Adoption
An adoption and support group advocating and encouraging private adoption.
- Finding Your Child
Website based on a recent guidebook on international adoption that contains charts and latest information about international countries offering adoption.
- Institute for Adoption Information
A U.S. non-profit organization that demystifies and dispels stereotypes about adoption.
- International Adoption Resources
A resource center offering advice and information to help parents make informed decisions about issues related to international adoption.
- International.Adoption.com
Basic tips on how to get your international adoption journey off the ground.
- National Adoption Center
A group made up of all members of the adoption triad that contains, among other things, tips on the 10 steps to adoption.
- Opt to Adopt
A site dedicated to your domestic and international adoption options.
- Parenting.com
Articles about all aspects of adopting for would-be parents and those who have already adopted.
- Parenting After Adoption
Group dedicated to helping adoptive families after their babies have come home.
- Plan to Adopt
For those deciding to adopt a child or who are just thinking about it.
- The Adoption Guide
All kinds of money- and time-saving tips for those just starting out on their adoption journey.
- Thinking of Adopting
An online resource run by adoptive parents that explores an assortment of pre-placement issues and concerns.
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Infertility
- American Fertility Association
U.S.-based resource tool on infertility that contains discussion boards, articles and an archive.
- Fertile Community
Information, support and discussion groups on all aspects of infertility.
- Fertile Thoughts
Information, discussion boards and support for those facing family-building challenges.
- Fertility Expert
A safety net offering help and hope for those struggling with infertility.
- Fertility Friend
An online destination designed to help you increase your odds of conception.
- Fertility Journey
An online resource that contains comprehensive information about infertility and the options available to families and individuals.
- IVF.ca
Articles, interviews, cycle tips, statistics and news relating to infertility and ivf.
- IVF Connection
An online community for those going through IVF or considering it.
- Infertility Network
A registered Canadian charity that provides assistance on how to live with and beyond fertility issues.
- InterNational Council on Infertility Information Dissemination
An information clearing house that contains information to help individuals and couples as they try to build their families.
- Internet Health Resources
A website that contains an array of information, services and products on infertility.
- Resolve
Contains information and links from the National Infertility Association on how to cope with infertility.
- Rhonda Levy
Consultation service by a Toronto-based expert on infertility.
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Infertility - Blogs
- Exploring Adoption
Anonline faith-based information and support network on infertility andadoption.
- Fertile Schmertile
A hopefulmother-to-be chronicles her journey through IVF after adopting a boy.
- Infertility Adoption Blogs
Insights and observations about infertility from the adoption blog network.
- Technorati
A directory featuring a variety of blogs about infertility and adoption.
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International Adoption General Information
See also General Adoption Information and How to Adopt.
- About.com
Basic information and advice on how to prepare for an international adoption.
- A 4 Ever Family
Website devoted to international adoption, attachment issues and more.
- Adopt Vietnam
Practical advice and first-hand tips on helping older adopted children adjust to their new surroundings.
- Adoption Agency Checklist
Online resource to help you make the decision on which agency is right for you.
- Adoption Doctors
A services that educates adoptive parents using the sometimes limited medical information available about their child.
- Adoption Triad Outreach
A free international search and resource for all members of the adoption triad.
- Adoption-research
A research tool that contains summaries on the latest international adoption findings.
- Adoptions International
Pre-adoptive medical advice and consultation for parents considering international adoptions.
- Adoption Travel
Tips on what to do – and not to do -- before and after you travel to pick up your child.
- Association for Research in International Adoption
Online resource which includes research findings on the latest international adoption issues.
- Canadian Paedatric Society
Heath issues that families adopting internationally need to consider as they prepare for a placement.
- Caritas
Charity that provides help and hope to orphaned children around the world.
- Center for Adoption Medicine
An organization devoted to medical and developmental issues in adoption and pediatrics.
- Center for Cognitive-Developmental Assessment and Remediation
Psychological services specializing in the psycho-educational issues of older children.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Heath information for adoptive parents traveling overseas.
- Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Government information about international adoption.
- Comeunity
Lessons learned from the Romanian adoption experience and tips on preparing for an international adoption.
- Comeunity Health
An online resource that features articles about international health and medicine.
- Concern For Children
U.S. charitable organization and Information source for families interested in intercountry adoption.
- Country Background Notes
A government source that features detailed information on countries from around the world, including including notes on the people, geography and economy.
- Country Profiles and Organizations
Overview of countries around the globe and the international organizations within them.
- Designated Medical Practitioners
A Canadian government portal that contains a directory of specialists for new immigrants seeking a medical exam.
- Edmonton Adoption Clinic
Offers pediatric consultation services to families involved in international and domestic adoption.
- Everything for Adoption
Website run by a mom of five, two adopted from Russia, with information about adoption from Russia, China, India and other countries.
- Families Through International Adoption
Resources for parents involved in intercountry adoptions in Brazil, China, Russia, Vietnam and India.
- Families without Borders
Education and advice about international adoption by a U.S. group of adoptive families who are concerned with ethical and safe placements.
- Family Helper
Information about Canadian agencies handling overseas adoption and much, much more by one of the country’s leading adoption information networks.
- Finding Your Child
Website based on a recent guidebook on international adoption that contains charts and latest information about international countries offering adoption.
- Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
Government source that includes information on how to contact international embassies based in Canada.
- Going to Canada
Government information about sponsoring and adopting a child internationally.
- Hague Conference on Private International Law
Hague treaty and guidelines on intercountry adoption and the protection of children.
- Haylia
A Canadian site to journal your adoption story and share it with family and friends.
- Human Resources Services and Social Development Canada
Canada’s intercountry adoption service that facilitates communication and relationships among adoption officials across the country.
- International Adoption Stories
A repository of first-hand stories from adoptive parents who have taken the plunge overseas.
- International Adoptee Congress
A voice for international adoptees aimed at creating healthy individuals and families.
- International Adoption.com
News and information about adopting in China, Russia and Vietnam.
- International Adoption Clinic
Pre- and post-adoption services for parents adopting internationally and domestically.
- International Adoption Families Association
An Alberta-based group devoted to supporting and educating families on international adoption.
- International Adoption Information
Resource about the latest developments in international adoption routes and agencies.
- International Adoption Medical Clinics
An online guide to U.S. health clinics specializing in international adoption.
- International Adoption Medicine Program
A U.S.-based information resource that contains information and FAQs on a variety of medical issues for parents who have adopted overseas.
- International Adoption Articles Directory
Features an article about post Adoption depression syndrome and the secrecy and silence that surrounds it.
- International Adoption News
Online resource that includes the latest developments on the international adoption front.
- International Adoption Resources
A resource center offering advice and information to help parents make informed decisions about issues related to international adoption.
- International Association for Medical Assistance for Travellers
A non-profit organization that includes a list of English-speaking doctors from around the world.
- International.Adoption.com
Basic tips on how to get your international adoption journey off the ground.
- International Adoptive Families Association
A support group geared to educating and informing Canadians about what they need to know about international adoption.
- International Articles Directory
An online source that features a database containing more than 350 articles on international adoption issues.
- International Child Amputee Network
An information network for adopting child amputees from around the world.
- International Concerns for Adoption
Features a report offering an overview and articles on all aspects of international adoption.
- Journey to Me
Features adoption journals, blogs and stories.
- Karen’s Adoption Links
A personal site containing links to hundreds of international adoption-related sites.
- Language Development for Internationally Adopted Children
Support services and answers aimed at fostering language development in internationally adopted children.
- Lasemana
A U.S. culture camp that offers fun and friendship for children adopted from Latin America.
- Opt to Adopt
A site dedicated to your domestic and international adoption options.
- Orphan's Hope
A Canadian charity offering qualified applicants adopting overseas financial grants of up to $10,000.
- Parents of Kids with Infectious Diseases
An online resource containing information on whooping cough.
- Parents Network for the Post-Institutionalized Child
Features information about the risks and challenges involved in adopting a child overseas.
- Pergamon Design
A U.S. based service that produces and edits videos commemorating international adoption trips.
- Precious
The world's first and largest international adoption website and photolisting service.
- Russian and Eastern European Network Information Center
Information source about the geography, history and politics of the former Soviet region and eastern Europe.
- The Story of You
A service that enables you to document your adoption journey and share it with family and friends through photos and daily journals.
- Worldwide Orphans Foundation
A non-profit organization created to improve the lives of children living in orphanages around the world.
- Voyage
Essential information for Canadians traveling abroad.
- Yahoo Groups
Discussion groups for families who have adopted overseas and are interested in contacting their child’s birth family.
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International Adoption: China
- A China DNA Project
A service offering information about DNA matching for families who have adopted from China.
- Adopting
Tips on what to do while you’re waiting for your adoption from China to be finalized.
- A-Parents China
An online source for information and support for pre-adoptive families.
- Attach-China
Resource about attachment issues affecting adopted Chinese children.
- Chinadopt
Provides answers to frequently asked questions for those adopting from China now or down the road.
- China Adopt Talk
A gathering place for families adopting from China, waiting for a referral or at home with their child.
- China Adoption Webring
Online network specializing in Chinese adoptions that includes dozens of personal stories of families who have taken the plunge.
- China Books
Directory of books on all things Chinese including gifts, maps, comics and DVDs.
- China Center of Adoption Affairs
The website of the governmental agency in charge of adoptions from China.
- China Connection
A bi-monthly newsletter for Chinese adoptive families featuring cultural material and traditions of the season.
- Families with Children From China
Toronto chapter of the support group that celebrates adoptions from China.
- Family Outreach International
A non-profit organization that helps Canadian families adopt children from China.
- FWCC Internet Resources
An online directory of links to sites for families who have adopted from China or are considering it.
- Half the Sky Foundation
A charitable organization created by families who have adopted from China that includes information about specific orphanages and their needs.
- Joint Council on International Children’s Services
The website of one of the U.S.’s oldest and largest organizations providing international children’s services.
- Karen’s Adoption Links
An online adoption resource that contains links to all kinds of groups and organizations including Chinese sibling groups.
- Lotus Tours
A tour company website that contains a list of all of the Chinese orphanages.
- Mei Magazine
A U.S. based magazine with special emphasis on issues specific to Chinese adoptees age 7 and up.
- Our Chinese Daughters Foundation
A group offering cultural programs for children adopted from China.
- Post-Adopt China
Information and support network for those who have adopted from China.
- Research-China
Online research tool that includes suggestions on how to obtain information about adoptees from China.
- Saskatchewan Families with Children from China
Support group for those adopting from China.
- Société culturelle de familles adoptives d'enfants de Chine
A Quebec-based group devoted to helping parents who have adopted from China.
- Waiting Children From Asia
Online resources containing information and articles for waiting parents who are planning to adopt from Asia.
- Yahoo User Group
A discussion group offering support, information and advice for Canadians adopting from China.
- Yahoo Group
A discussion group for China adoptive parents, listed by orphanage.
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International Adoption: Eastern Europe
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International Adoption: Guatemala
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International Adoption: India
- Ichild
An internet-based international support group contains information on adopting in India.
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International Adoption: Kazakhstan
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International Adoption: Korea
- Adopt Korea
Support and pre- and post-placement information for anyone interested in adopting from Korea.
- Adopt Korea Discussion Group
A Yahoo online group for Korean adoptive parents.
- Friends of Korea
A non-profit group dedicated to providing an awareness and appreciation of Korean culture and heritage.
- Global Overseas Adoptees’ Link
Global comnunity created for and by Korean adoptees that includes language lessons and birth mother searches.
- Korean American Korean Adoptive Family Network
Contains information about resources, programs, books and conferences for and about Korean adoptions.
- Korean Focus
The online headquarters of a U.S.-based site containing information and support on parenting Korean children.
- Korean Quarterly
Publication devoted to Koreans and events for Korean adoptive families.
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International Adoption: Latin America
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International Adoption: Romania
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International Adoption: Russia
- Adopt in Russia
An online resource for adoptive families and prospective adoptive families created by the Russia Ministry of Education and Science.
- Adopting from Russia
Online resource that includes information and links about Russian adoption such as how to prepare for your placement and what to pack.
- Canadian CIS Friendship Society
A British Columbia-based non-profit group that conducts student exchanges with Russia and Kazakhstan and provides aid to orphanages.
- Families for Russian and Ukrainian Adoption
Support for families considering Russian or Ukrainian adoption covering such issues as medical concerns and paperwork.
- Russian Adoption
A directory of medical services, with information on specific medical terminology, for Russian adoptive and would-be parents.
- Canadians for Russia Yahoo Discussion Group
Canadians for Russia discussion group for anyone interested in collecting and sharing information about adoptions in the former Soviet Union.
- Russian Adoption Yahoo Discussion Group
Russian adoption discussion group that includes parents of Eastern European and Central Asian children.
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International Adoption: United States
- Adoption Network
A comprehensive information network and resource consisting of 400,000+ pages on all facets of adoption.
- Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute
The pre-eminent U.S. not-for-profit organization devoted to improving adoption laws, policy and practices.
- National Adoption Center
Another U.S. resource and information source, with an online resource center and a library dedicated to finding permanent homes for U.S. waiting children.
- AdoptUsKids
An online photolisting and information source in the U.S. aimed at finding permanent families for kids in foster care.
- Children Awaiting Parents
A U.S. non-profit organization that recruits foster and adoptive parents for special needs children and includes links, literature and other educational tools.
- National American Council on Adoptable Children
A non-profit group that promotes and supports permanent families for children in the U.S. and Canada through public policy advocacy, education and information sharing.
- National Council for Adoption
A U.S. group that aims to serve children’s best interest through adoption and contains online facts and statistics.
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International Adoption: Vietnam
- Adopt Vietnam
Online source for information and inspiration for those interested in adopting a child from Vietnam or have already done.
- Adopted Vietnamese International
An online community that includes blogs and a newsletter offering support and guidance for Vietnamese adoptees.
- Catalyst Foundation
A charity devoted to helping homeless and orphaned Vietnamese children through educational scholarship programs and direct relief efforts.
- Chao Ban Newsletter
A quarterly print publication for the Vietnam adoption community.
- Children’s Hope -- A Canadian charity aimed designed to financially help
people adopting children internationally.
- Comeunity
An online resource containing an assortment of Vietnamese adoption stories.
- Families with Children from Vietnam
A support group and resources for families adopting or who have adopted from Vietnam.
- Mam Non
An online information network that shares Vietnamese culture with the adoption community.
- Vietnamese Adoptee Network
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