International Adoption Dossier Preparation
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Favorite Adoption Resources Adoption Charms and Jewelry Gifts: This site specializes in sterling silver charms and jewelry gifts for adoptive families. Adoption-Themed Digital Scrapbooking Kits For adoptive families in Europe and Abroad:
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Adoption Scrapbooks and Lifebooks: We specialize in products for adoption lifebooks and scrapbooks! Whether you've adopted domestically or internationally, you will find a large assortment of products that will be perfect for that special album! The site includes an extensive layout gallery for inspiration to work on the special adoption album and oodles of lifebook tips to help you with difficult topics.
http://www.scrapandtell.com
http://charms123.com
http://www.digital-scrapbook-kits.com
KMC Adoption Support Group
For more info see http://www.usadopteurope.com
Many Hearts One Beat
Adoption Gift Shop offering gifts that honor those touched by adoption.
http://Manyheartsonebeat.com/
Parent Support Organizations
A-Parents-China
The largest adoption list with over 7,000 members, pre- and post adoptive families.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/a-parents-china
***ACES***
South Carolina Based Adoption Advocacy Organization- Works with all members of the adoption triad. Includes, pre-adoption education, The Greenville Adoption Expo, Mentor program and post-adoption support. Meets the 3rd Monday of each month at St.Francis-Eastside. 7-9 Room 201 in Greenville. ACES Adoption Coalition for Education and Support
***Eastern European Adoption Coalition***
Home of A-Parent Russia, "EEAC's purpose is to help develop and improve families' abilities to successfully adopt and parent their children." In addtion to Russia, EEAC has host list to Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Romania, Special needs, toddlers, FAS/FAEpost adoption, Singles, and more.Eastern European Adoption Coalition
Families with Children from China (FCC)
Support organization for families who have adopted China and prospective adoptive parents. Includes many resources for adoptive families.
www.fwcc.org
Families for Russian & Ukrainian Adoption FRUA is an international parent support network for families who have adopted or are in the process of adopting from the former Soviet Union.
Services and Support
American Academy of Pediatrics
Has provisional sections on adoption and foster care; includes medical recommendations for adopted children
www.aap.org/sections/adoption/resources.htm
Attach-China International
Provides post-adoption educational information for parents of children adopted from
China, specifically about attachment, Reactive Attachment Disorder and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
www.attach-china.org
Center for Cognitive Developmental Assessment and Remediation
Cognitive, language, behavioral, and educational assessment for internationally adopted children; Dr. Boris Gindis
www.bgcenter.com
CHADD-Children and Adults with Attention Disorders
Nonprofit organization serving individuals with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
www.chadd.org
Children Unlimited
Attachment, adoption and family preservation, respite, mediation, and education
www.children-unlimited.org
OrphanDoctor.com
Adoption and medical resources for internationally adopted children, including medical research and definitions
www.orphandoctor.com
Parent Network for the Post-Institutionalized Child
For parents of children who are adopted internationally
www.pnpic.org
Wide Smiles
Cleft lip and palate resource
www.widesmiles.org
General Adoption Resources
Adopting.com
Information resource for prospective parent information and parenting information
www.adopting.com
Adoption.com
Great resource for all types of adoption information
www.adoption.com
Adoption Today
Bimonthly magazine about adoption
www.adoptinfo.net
Adoptive Families Magazine
Bimonthly adoptive parent magazine; publishers of the annual Adoption Guide
www.AdoptiveFamiliesMagazine.com
The Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute
Nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve adoption; home of the “Adoption Institute Newsletter”
www.adoptioninstitute.org
Joint Council on International Children’s Services
Affiliation of inter-country adoption agencies; promotes ethical practice and child welfare services www.jcics.org
Karen's Adoption Links & List of Adoption Listservs for International Adoption & Adoptees-Adoption from Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, FSU, CIS, Eastern Europe, Worldwide; Funding for Adoption; Single Adoption; Multi-cultural Products; Poetry and Inspiration; Orphanage Addresses; Adult International Adoptee Information; Sibling Registries; International Birth family
North American Council on Adoptable Children
Advocates for waiting children, adoption support groups, and subsidies
www.nacac.org
Where to Find Adoption Books
Adoptshoppe Books
www.adoptshoppebooks.com
DRT Press-"Books about Adoption and Families"
http//www.drtpress.com/
EMK Press
Adoption Publishing Company
www.emkpress.com
Perspectives Press
Publishes books on infertility and adoption
www.PerspectivesPress.com
Tapestry Books
Mail-order catalog with books on adoption and parenting issues
www.tapestrybooks.com
Language and Travel Resources
Adopting from China, Russia, Latin America: A Language and Parenting Guide
By Teresa Kelleher
Tender Loving Communications
P.O. Box 90
Taylor, AZ 85939-0090
http://worknotes.com/AZ/AdoptingFromRussia/Kelleher/index.html
Adoption-Related and Multicultural Gifts
AdoptShoppe.com
Unique adoption gifts
www.adoptshoppe.com
Asia for Kids
Language and culture resource; large selection of books, includes China, Vietnam,
Korea, India, Russia, and more
www.asiaforkids.com
Celebrate the Child
Large selection of products from, China, Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia, and more
www.celebratechild.com
China Sprout
Chinese cultural products and services
www.chinasprout.com
Other
Travel Protectors
Specializing in international travel insurance
www.travelprotectors.com
