Adoption Resources includes agency information, adoption books, adoption support, hospitals and medical information.

Summary: Experienced adoption resources for prospective parents and children of adoption.

Adoption Resources – More than just a list of links, information on where to look and what to look for. Our list of adoption resources includes adoption support groups, social organizations, books, government help, our list of adoption agencies and more. If you've got an adoption resource you'd like to add, please email us.

Adoption Agencies:

We've developed a pretty extensive adoption agency list in our adoption resources.

We've divided it into two searchable pages that divide the agencies by state:  International Adoption Agency.

Or you can go directly to the agency listing: Adoption Agencies Listed by States

Books:

Some of the best adoption resources come in good old fashioned books. Imagine sitting down in a big cozy chair to read you new baby a story from your laptop—no way, adoption books are great resources that let parents and children make a connection to adoption information, heritage, learning and just plain fun.

We've built a list of some of our favorite books along with information about some authors who have taken part in international adoption stories.

We'd also love to hear about your favorite adoption books and how you use them as an adoption resource. Have a favorite book? Drop us a line and let us know what you liked about it. We'll even contact the author to get the story on what brought them to writing an adoption related book.

Visit our adoption books section at:  Adoption Books

Institutional Reference:

There are a couple of organizations that offer remarkable collections of information with a more clinical bent. These sites offer information on health and adoption processes that are a great adoption resource for adoptive parents, adopted children and families. They also might help you avoid some of the pitfalls of parenting and the adoption process.

Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute: This adoption resource offers information on clinical research, news and laws relating to adoption. This site is a great adoption resource if you are looking for detailed information on adoption as an adoptive parent, an adoption professional or adult adoptee.

The National Adoption Clearinghouse recently changed its name and refined its mission. This adoption resource has long been a library of articles and research. The clearinghouse, now called The Child Welfare Information Gateway, is a larger collection of articles relating to children and its run by the Children's Bureau as part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The Joint Council on International Children's Services is a member supported organization that unofficially accredits adoption agencies, support groups, medical practitioners and other organizations providing adoption resources.

Hospitals and Medical Information

With the growing number of internationally adopted children, many hospitals and medical practices have emerged to assisted prospective parents and adoptees. Each of these adoption resources offer a variety of information along with for fee services.

The International Adoption Center Cincinnati Children's Hospital:This adoption resource is a leading group in medical issues facing children of adoption. Cincinnati Children's offers help with pre-adoption screening, infectious disease issues, psychological and developmental problems and the impact of adoption on children.

Adoption Doctors: This private practice is a great adoption resource for prospective parents and for post adoption medial questions. The group offers Ask the Adoption Doctor a prolific collection of articles from a physician, psychologist and social worker. Adoption Doctors is headed by George Rogu M.D.who has been a great support to International Adoption Stories. Not only does the group offer great adoption information, the also perform pre-adoption screenings and evaluations, travel preparation consultants, post adoption medical care and a variety of other services.

Children's Hospital Boston Long considered by many to be the top hospital for children, Children's Hospital Boston is a great adoption resource for their Adoption Program within their Developmental Medicine Center. Doctor Lisa Alber is an expert in international adoption issues in children.

The University of Chicago's Comer Children's Hospital offers The International Adoption Clinic. This adoption resource offers pre-adoption evaluations, post-adoption assessments, developmental expertise and a great adoption resource center. Their team of board certified pediatric physicians work with prospective parents to best prepare for international adoption and any specific issues that the adopted child may physically and mentally face.

Adoption Support

Post adoption groups are a great adoption resource for parents and children. These groups often have local chapters that organize speakers, play groups, holiday celebrations and heritage events.

One of the most successful support groups is Families with Children from China. Offering chapters in most areas of the U.S., this adoption resource is a great way for families to stay connected to the adoption community. FCC provides information for prospective parents and a network of support to the adoption community.

Visit their "Find Your Nearest FCC Chapter" page to connect with Families with Children from China in your area.

With a similar mission to FCC, the Guatemala Adoptive Families Network provides support for families and professionals with ties to adoption from Guatemala. The group also works to provide assistance to improve the lives of children in Guatemala. The web site is new, but is a growing adoption resource.

A very strong support group for children of Eastern Europe decent is Families for Russian and Ukrainian Adoption. The group supports families of adoption as well as orphanages and organizations in Russia. FRUA also includes a popular forum group on its site along with seminars and a newsletter.

Adoption resources to assist your adoption.