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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

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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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

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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.

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International Adoption: China

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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

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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
    A voice for Vi