Adoption (36)

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http://www.abolishadoption.com/
Abolish Adoption Open in a new browser window
   Criticizes adoption as practiced in the United States as unconstitutional. Includes petition and position articles.
   http://www.abolishadoption.com/
http://www.plumsite.com/shea/
Adoptee's Right to Know Open in a new browser window
   Promoting the right of adoptees to learn about their birthfamilies. Search, legal, and activist resources.
   http://www.plumsite.com/shea/
http://adoption.about.com/od/lawsandlegalresources/
Adoption / Foster Care Open in a new browser window
   About.com presents a survey of adoption topics and legal issues.
   http://adoption.about.com/od/lawsandlegalresources/
http://www.adoptionclubhouse.org/
Adoption Clubhouse Open in a new browser window
   A resource for adopted children and their parents. Contains sections such as "Speak Out," which features writings from children about adoption, as well as sections on famous people, homework help, clubhouse library, fun stuff, and adoption talk
   http://www.adoptionclubhouse.org/
http://www.adoption-fraud.com
Adoption Fraud Open in a new browser window
   Court unseals adoption records in Florida due to fraudulent black market baby broker activity. Includes Associated Press coverage.
   http://www.adoption-fraud.com
http://www.ecst.csuchico.edu/~progman/adoption/
Adoption in the Computer Age Open in a new browser window
   Discussion about how the Computer Age (or the Third Age) is revolutionizing adoption and searches. Includes information about SSDI, open records bills, the Uniform Adoption Act, search methods, recent developments, and Internet resources.
   http://www.ecst.csuchico.edu/~progman/adoption/
http://www.adoptionattorneys.org/
American Academy of Adoption Attorneys Open in a new browser window
   Promotes reform of adoption laws and helps disseminate information on ethical adoption practices. Member directory, media contacts, and news.
   http://www.adoptionattorneys.org/
http://www.americanadoptioncongress.org/
American Adoption Congress Open in a new browser window
   International network of individuals and organizations committed to adoption reform. Includes a profile, news, list of board members, legislation information, and membership details.
   http://www.americanadoptioncongress.org/
http://www.abolishadoption.com/amfor.html
Americans for Open Records Open in a new browser window
   Advocates the rights of birthfamilies and provides reunion resources; says adoption is slavery.
   http://www.abolishadoption.com/amfor.html
http://icpc.aphsa.org/
Association of Administrators of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children Open in a new browser window
   Provides information on a uniform law enacted in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands that protects children who are placed across state lines for foster care or adoption.
   http://icpc.aphsa.org/
http://www.bastards.org
Bastard Nation Open in a new browser window
   Focused on equal access for adoptees to their original birth certificates, adoptee dignity, combating negative stereotypes of adoptees, and providing a forum for the wide spectrum of adult adoptee experiences.
   http://www.bastards.org
http://www.exiledmothers.com/
Birthmothers Exploited By Adoption Open in a new browser window
   Presenting information about the adverse effects of adoption from mothers who feel they lost their babies through coerced or forced surrender. Includes personal stories and resources.
   http://www.exiledmothers.com/
http://www.birthmothersunite.com/
Birthmothers Unite Open in a new browser window
   A place for birth mothers to unite, share thoughts and feelings, and receive healing on post-adoption grief issues.
   http://www.birthmothersunite.com/
http://www.kinnect.org/
Center For Family Connections Open in a new browser window
   Offers training, education, consultation, advocacy, and clinical treatment to families touched by adoption, foster care, kinship, and guardianship.
   http://www.kinnect.org/
http://www.cwla.org/advocacy/monitoronline-issue.asp?ISSUEID=4#DOMENICI
Domenici and Lincoln Introduce ICPC Bill Open in a new browser window
   Legislation (S. 2779) to improve the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) was introduced by Senators Pete Domenici (R-NM) and Blanche Lincoln (D-AR).
   http://www.cwla.org/advocacy/monitoronline-issue.asp?ISSUEID=4#DOMENICI
http://www.ethicanet.org/
Ethica Open in a new browser window
   Seeks to be an impartial voice for ethical adoption practices worldwide, and provides education, assistance and advocacy to the adoption community.
   http://www.ethicanet.org/
http://www.adoptingback.com
Healing Families Dismembered By Adoption Open in a new browser window
   Reunion, relationships, and natural parents adopting-back the children they had lost to infant-adoption.
   http://www.adoptingback.com
http://www.hope4kidz.org
Hope4Kidz Open in a new browser window
   Advocating, with pre-adoptive families, for the rights of children in state foster care.
   http://www.hope4kidz.org
http://www.adoptvietnam.org/adoption/health-clinics.htm
International Adoption Medical Clinics Open in a new browser window
   Contact information for several medical clinics that specialize in helping internationally adopted children with ailments that are uncommon or not easily diagnosed or treated.
   http://www.adoptvietnam.org/adoption/health-clinics.htm
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4992156
NPR : Barriers to Adoption for Communities of Color Open in a new browser window
   Ed Gordon and guests explores overcoming obstacles to adoption in USA communities of color. [11:46 streaming audio broadcast]
   http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4992156
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5134186
NPR : Scams Plague Efforts to Adopt Beyond Borders Open in a new browser window
   Michael Montgomery of American RadioWorks reports on problems with adoptions of children from the former Soviet Union. [17:10 streaming audio broadcast]
   http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5134186
http://www.nationaladoptionday.org/
National Adoption Day Open in a new browser window
   A collective national (USA) effort to raise awareness of the children in foster care waiting to find permanent families.
   http://www.nationaladoptionday.org/
http://www.nrcadoption.org/
National Resource Center for Special Needs Adoption Open in a new browser window
   Provides training, consultation, and informational materials for professionals, organizations, and parents regarding special needs adoptions.
   http://www.nrcadoption.org/
http://www.nrcys.ou.edu/nrcyd/
National Resource Center for Youth Development Open in a new browser window
   Helps States and Tribes achieve the goals of the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997, implement the Foster Care Independence Act of 1999, and assist with the Child and Family Review Process.
   http://www.nrcys.ou.edu/nrcyd/
http://www.adoption-articles.com
New Directions in Adoption - Stop Tearing Family Apart Open in a new browser window
   Argues many current adoption practices are unethical. Articles, policy positions, and links.
   http://www.adoption-articles.com
http://adoption.about.com/library/weekly/aa113098.htm
Open Records Debate Open in a new browser window
   An examination of the issue from About.com.
   http://adoption.about.com/library/weekly/aa113098.htm
http://www.originscanada.org/
Origins Canada Open in a new browser window
   Supporting people separated by adoption and asking for an inquiry into alleged illegal and exploitive adoption practices.
   http://www.originscanada.org/
http://www.originsusa.org/
OriginsUSA Open in a new browser window
   Focuses on past practices for obtaining children for adoption and the harm they caused some birthmothers. Includes aims and objectives, questionnaire, and list of state contacts.
   http://www.originsusa.org/
http://www.almasociety.org/
The ALMA Society Open in a new browser window
   Advocates for the right of adopted persons to know the truth of their origin. Offers an adoption reunion registry.
   http://www.almasociety.org/
http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~adoption/
The Adoption History Project Open in a new browser window
   A digital public history resource, profiling people, organizations, topics, and studies that shaped modern American adoption theory and practice.
   http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~adoption/
http://www.search-institute.org/archives/gua.htm
The Search Institute Report - Growing Up Adopted Open in a new browser window
   "New Study Identifies Strengths Of Adoptive Families."
   http://www.search-institute.org/archives/gua.htm

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