AAOAA
American Association of Open Adoption Agencies offers advice on procedures, adoption-related costs and checking out an agency's credentials.
http://www.openadoption.org/ |
AASK - Adopt A Special Kid
AASK provides free adoption and family services in 21 counties of Northern CA for families who wish to adopt.
http://www.adoptaspecialkid.org/ |
ABC Adoptions.com
Find details on adopting a baby. Visit the adoption hotline, read adoption postings and learn more about the process.
http://www.abcadoptions.com/ |
Adopt America Network
Learn about the requirements and processes involved in adopting a child from this agency, whose focus is on special needs children.
http://www.adoptamericanetwork.org/ |
Adopt2000 Houston
Collaborative alliance among seven Houston agencies profiles some adoptive families and available children, offers an FAQ, and has a newsletter.
http://www.adopt2000houston.org/ |
Adoptable Kids
Search for adoptable kids around the globe by region, age, sex or race.
http://adoptablekids.com/ |
Adoptees and Birthparents for Open Records Nationwide
For birth mothers over the age of 65. A member is collecting the stories of birth mothers who surrendered a child to adoption.
http://members.tripod.com/ABORN.Webring/Aborn/ |
Adoption Advocates Incorporated
Licensed nonprofit agency based in Largo, Florida provides adoption services for birth mothers and adoptive parents across the United States.
http://www.adoptionadvocatesinc.com/ |
Adoption Assistance
Directory offers a wide range of resources for adoptive parents. Learn about the legal aspects or browse state-by-state listings.
http://www.adoption-assist.com/ |
Adoption Associates Inc.
Offers a complete listing of the information meetings and seminars offered by Adoption Associates Inc.
http://www.adoptassoc.com/ |
Adoption Information Center of Illinois
Meet the featured child of the week and read a FAQ about adoption issues.
http://www.adoptinfo-il.org/ |
Adoption Made Easy
Texas firm brings families together through infertility and adoption planning.
http://www.netxpress.com/users/adoptez/ |
Adoption Mailings
Organization provides direct-mail services to help adoptive parents find a baby. Look for agencies and attorneys or read the testimonials.
http://www.adoptionmailings.com/ |
Adoption Network
Agency helps birthmothers and adoptive couples connect, using a nationwide search and screening process to ensure that everyone is informed, reassured, and in agreement.
http://www.adoptionpro.com/ |
Adoption News and Information
Contains listings of adoption-related events for the New England area.
http://pages.map.com/~myron/adoptnws.html |
Adoption Online Connection
One of the premiere Internet sites devoted exclusively to helping prospective adoptive families find children to adopt.
http://www.adoptiononline.com/ |
Adoption Resource Network
Provides facts on all aspects of adoption and foster care. Learn how to become a member.
http://www.arni.org/ |
Adoption Search and Counseling Consultants
Nonprofit agency specializes in post-adoption education, consulting and counseling for all triad members.
http://www.reunionagency.org/ |
Adoption Search Trials and Tribulations in Washington
Read the story of a woman's search for her birth family and get search advice for Washington state.
http://www.vsn.org/adoption.html |
Adoption Service Information Agency
Serves parents and children during the adoption process, as well as after the process is complete.
http://www.asia-adopt.org/ |
Adoption Services Inc.
Nonprofit agency places healthy Caucasian, Chinese, Eastern European and biracial infants and children with families who want to adopt.
http://www.adoptionservices.org/ |
Adoption Services Worldwide
Texas-based agency assists couples with the adoption process. Look over an extensive index of resources, or learn about international adoptions.
http://www.babyasw.com/ |
Adoption World
Full-service international adoption agency acts on the belief that all children are adoptable.
http://adoptionworld.org/ |
Adoption, Genealogy Searching in Illinois
Find links and tips for adoption and genealogy searching in Illinois.
http://public.surfree.com/mfuller/agsearch.htm |
Adoption.com
Adoption counselors can add their listing, and the public can search for a counselor and submit queries. Also features chat and message boards.
http://www.adoption.com/ |
Adoption.com
Buy adoption products, chat with others, or ready the news updates.
http://www.adoptionagency.com/ |
AdoptionChoice.com
Provides a place for adoptive parents and birth parents to connect with one another. Potential parents can post their information anonymously.
http://www.adoptionchoice.com/ |
AdoptioNetwork
List of adoption agencies and exchanges, government programs, laws, and information for adoptees and parents.
http://www.adoption.org/ |
Adoptive Parent Registry, The
Searchable registry of adoptive parents qualified to adopt legally in their home states allows search by keyword or state.
http://www.adoption.com/registry/ |
Adventist Adoption and Family Services
Portland, Oregon agency offers free counseling to birth parents and works with prospective families on international and domestic adoptions.
http://www.adventistadoption.com/ |
AGAPE Child and Family Services
Access details about counseling and maternity services, adoptive and foster parenting, donations, and gifts. Learn about the staff and events.
http://www.agapemeanslove.org/f_index.htm |
Alabama Birthlink
Resource for Alabama adoptees and birth parents who are searching for their lost families. Read news articles.
http://ala_birthlink.home.mindspring.com/ |
Alabama Yellowhammer Registry
Free mutual consent registry is searchable by the adoptee's year of birth.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Bluffs/3592/AL.html |
American Adoption Congress
International network of individuals and organizations is committed to truth in adoption and adoption reform.
http://www.americanadoptioncongress.org/ |
Arkansas Reunion Registry
Free mutual consent registry is searchable by year of birth.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Bluffs/3592/AR.html |
Assistance, Information & Support
Extensive resources for anyone thinking of adopting a child - step-by-step explanation of the process, support forum and FAQs.
http://www.adopting.org/ar.html |
Building Blocks Adoption Service
International adoption agency provides children from Russia, Bulgaria, Guatemala and Ukraine who are looking for a home.
http://www.buildingblocksadoption.com/ |
Center for Family Building
Illinois licensed adoption agency offers advocacy, counseling, preparation, licensing and other services for birth and adoptive parents.
http://www.centerforfamily.com/ |
Child of My Dreams
Infertility and Adoption resource offers a free specialist referral service, message boards, and a question and answer community.
http://www.childofmydreams.com/ |
Child's Hope International Adoptions, A
Licensed, nonprofit adoption agency operates programs in Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Kazakhstan and other Eastern European nations.
http://www.achiadoptions.org/ |
Child's Hope, A - Datz Foundation of North Carolina
North Carolina-based adoption service helps connect birth mothers with prospective couples and families. Read the profiles of waiting couples.
http://www.achildshope.com/ |
Children to Adopt Photolisting
Nonprofit facilitates domestic and international adoptions, specializing in Eastern Europe. Includes photos of the children.
http://www.childrentoadopt.com/ |
Children With AIDS Project
Services for children infected and affected by AIDS. Kids can chat online and get support, and adults can read about becoming an adoptive parent.
http://www.aidskids.org/ |
Children's Miracle Network
4525 South 2300 East, Ste. 202, Salt Lake City, Utah
http://www.cmn.org/ |
Christian Adoption
Find resources for birth parents and Christian couples who want to adopt. Photos and profiles are offered.
http://www.christianadoption.com/ |
Cole Baby Registry
Mutual consent registry for adoptees born in Miami between 1927 and 1963, adopted through Dr. Katherine M. Cole.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Fields/9298/Colebaby.html |
Colorado Mutual Consent Registry
Private mutual consent adoption registry. Read the FAQ and the registry's standards.
http://www.nmia.com/~rema2/coreg.html |
Common Bond of Pensacola
Support group is dedicated to providing support to all members of the triad who want to meet other birth mothers, adoptees and adoptive parents.
http://www.angelfire.com/fl/commonbond/index.html |
Cradle of Hope
Read about the adoption programs offered by this agency and the international adoption process.
http://www.cradlehope.org/ |
Crystal Lady's Adoption Registry
Offers free inquiries for people who were born or adopted in Texas, Arkansas or Oklahoma.
http://www.crystallady.com/adopreg.htm |
DDN Enterprises
Pregnant mothers and hopeful adoptive parents can connect with each other using this open adoption service. View and create personal portfolios.
http://www.adoption-agencies.ws/ |
Deaf Adoption News Service
Offers lists of hearing-impaired children who are available for adoption.
http://www.erols.com/berke/deafchildren.html |
Deaf Adoption News Service
Lists children who are deaf or hearing-impaired from around the world awaiting adoption .
http://users.erols.com/berke/deafchildren.html |
Delaware Adoption Reunion Registry
Explore this free, confidential mutual consent registry. Features policies and adoption news.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/4392/ |
Faces of Adoption
National Adoption Center information and resources related to adopting children with special needs or from minority cultures.
http://nac.adopt.org/ |
Family Adoption Consultants
Licensed child placement agency in Ohio profiles children waiting for a home and offers a list of upcoming seminars.
http://www.facadopt.org/ |
Finding in Florida
Mutual consent adoption search registry for anyone who has been involved in an adoption in Florida. Search by year.
http://users.yourvillage.com/pattyann/flmain.htm |
Florida Online Family Finders
Adoption search site has more than 2,000 posts from Florida adoptees looking for their families.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Woods/2677/ |
Gebprener Deutscher Homepage
Quarterly newsletter addresses the issues, interests and concerns of German-born adoptees.
http://hometown.aol.com/wmlgage/gd/gd.htm |
Gladney Center for Adoption
Agency in Fort Worth, Texas, offers both domestic and international adoptions.
http://www.ednagladney.org/ |
Hawaii's Lost
Especially for adoptees who were born in Honolulu in the 1960s and '70s. Read about the state's adoption laws.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Farm/8536/ |
Heritage Adoption Services
Learn about personalized, newborn adoption services for families in the US, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Read the newsletter and real-life stories.
http://www.heritageadoption.org |
Homestead Reunion Registry
For people who were adopted through Homestead Maternity Home and Adoption Agency, and those who are connected with a Homestead adoption.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Cabin/6885/homestead.html |
ICARE
Get listings of adoptees born in Wisconsin and birth families who placed a child in Wisconsin.
http://emerald.jvlnet.com/~icare/ |
Illinois Adoption Registry
Features a free adoption registry for searches involving the state of Illinois.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/7366/ |
Independent Adoption Agency
Agency specializes in adoption alternatives and open adoption. Read about the waiting families.
http://www.adoptionhelp.org/ |
Indiana Searching
Indiana adoption reunion registry where entries are sorted by year of birth. Learn how to search in the state.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Country/9577/ |
Internet Adoption Photolisting
Find photos of more than 500 children available for international adoption through adoption agencies and facilitators in 15 countries.
http://www.precious.org/ |
K&K's Adoption Site
Resource for adoptees and birth families searching in Cornwall, Ontario, and the surrounding areas.
http://members.tripod.com/reuniting/ |
Kern County Foster Care and Adoption Resource
Local foster family agency offers adoption services, community education, and operates a group home for severely emotionally disturbed boys.
http://www.kernbridges.com/intro.html |
Kid Save International in New Hampshire & Massachusetts
Works to bring Russian and Eastern European orphans to visit host families in hopes of finding permanent homes.
http://www.kidsavenh.org/ |
Ky. Adoption Reunion Registry
Registry aims to help reunite families separated by adoption. Do a search.
http://www.locatorsunlimited.com/kyregistry.htm |
Lifetime Adoption Facilitation Center
Nationwide adoption-facilitation service helps birthparents find qualified families to adopt their child. View parent and child profiles.
http://www.lifetimeadoption.com/ |
Looking in Florida
Webmaster sorts a database of Florida adoption reunion queries by date. Add a name.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ranch/9704/ |
Louisiana Adoption Registry
Registry established by the Department of Social Services to serve adoptees over the age of 18 and birth parents. Join the registry.
http://www.dss.state.la.us/offocs/html/registry.html |
Maryland's Mutual Consent Voluntary Adoption Registry
Service of the Maryland Department of Human Resources as a part of its adoption program. Find out who can register.
http://www.dhr.state.md.us/voladopr.htm |
Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange
Resource on older and special-needs adoption. Learn about the child of the month.
http://www.mareinc.org/ |
Michigan Adoption Resource Exchange
View photos and profiles of children who are waiting to be adopted, or access the links.
http://www.mare.org/ |
Michigan Listings
Search the reunion registry by last name and find birth moms who are willing to help.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/7233/ |
Mississippi Reunion Registry
Free mutual consent registry is searchable by year of birth. Check out the links.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Bluffs/3592/MS.html |
MoonMist's Searchers of Michigan
Michigan mutual consent adoption registry is searchable by year of birth.
http://members.tripod.com/~MoonMist69/searchers.html |
National Adoption Center
Nonprofit organization aimed at facilitating adoption of special needs children. Find contact details and information on how to donate.
http://nac.adopt.org/nac/nac.html |
National Adoption Center
Organization strives to expand adoption opportunities for special needs and minority children. View photos of kids awaiting adoption.
http://www.adopt.org/adopt/nac/nac.html |
National Association of Ethical Adoption Professionals
Firm helps people who want to adopt by finding ethical, reliable and trustworthy adoption professionals.
http://www.naeap.com/ |
National Council For Adoption
1930 17th Street, NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC
http://www.ncfa-usa.org/ |
Nebraska Adoption Agencies Association
Gives information needed to adopt or give a child up for adoption in the state of Nebraska.
http://meadowlark.creighton.edu/naaa/ |
New Life Family Services
Read the facts about this Minnesota adoption agency, including its adoption study criteria.
http://www.adoption-isit4u.aoci.org/pages/ag_life.html |
NewLife Christian Adoptions
Private nonprofit adoption agency in North Carolina details services, fees, and common questions of adoptive and birth parents.
http://www.newlifechristianadoptions.org/ |
Oklahoma Home Study
Licensed agency helps determine whether an adoptive home will be a suitable environment for a child. Provides domestic and international studies.
http://www.oklahomahomestudy.com/ |
Older Child Adoption
Single parent Susan Ward shares the story of her adoption of then six-year-old Hannah. Get resources and tips for older-child adoptions.
http://www.hannahandhermama.com/ |
Ole Kentucky Home Registry
Free mutual consent adoption reunion registry is searchable by year of birth.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Bluffs/3592/KY.html |
PACT - An Adoption Alliance
Devoted to transracial adoption. Read about the issues or adopt a child.
http://www.pactadopt.org/ |
Parent Child Connection
Non-profit adoption agency located in Gig Harbor, Washington. Read the mission statement, check out the FAQs, or print out an application.
http://www.peruadoption.com/ |
Parent Finders Montreal
Montreal organization reunites families separated by adoption. Learn how to become a member.
http://www.pfmtl.org/ |
Pearl Buck Foundation - Welcome House
Foundation started by the author facilitates adoptions between American families and Amerasian children.
http://faculty.rmwc.edu/topclass/buck/dlpitzer/foundation.ht... |
Pennsylvania Adoption Search and Education
Conduct an adoption search in Pennsylvania with real decrees, relinquishment papers, petitions, support and instructions.
http://members.tripod.com/rombergers/main.html |
Rest Cottage Reunion Registry
Registry is aimed at people who are adopted through Rest Cottage Maternity Home and Adoption Agency. Submit a name.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Cabin/6885/restcottage.ht... |
Russian Adoption Facilitation Service
Specializes in locating and facilitating international adoptions of infants and toddlers. Look through the album of children.
http://www.adoption-international.com/ |
Scenic States Registry - Alaska
Join the registry for people who were adopted or born in Alaska.
http://lilbastrd.faithweb.com/alaska.html |
Scenic States Registry for Hawaii
Registry for people who were adopted or were touched by adoption in Hawaii. Join the registry.
http://lilbastrd.faithweb.com/hawaii.html |
Scenic States Registry for Utah
Registry for people who were adopted or born in the state of Utah. View the list of searchers.
http://lilbastrd.faithweb.com/utah.html |
Searching to Reunite
Ohio-based investigator employs birth indexes, databases, and personal contacts to help adopted children and birth families locate each other.
http://www.searchingtoreunite.com/ |
Sellers Baptist Home Mailing List
List was created for anyone connected with Sellers Baptist Children's Home and Adoption Center out of New Orleans, La.
http://members.aol.com/CEdwa49620/sbch.html |
Tennessee Adoption Registry and Information
Find an adoption registry, resources, support and research papers. Learn about how to become an activist.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/9073/ |
Tennessee Mamas Adoption Registry
Find a registry and adoption information. Includes a Tennessee Supreme Court ruling on this issue.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Bluffs/7446/ |
Tennessee Reunion Registry
Free mutual consent registry is searchable by the adoptee's year of birth.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Bluffs/3592/ |
The Massachusetts Registry
Free adoption reunion registry is exclusively for Massachusetts adoptees, birth parents, siblings and relatives who are searching.
http://members.aol.com/Espaura/MAadopt.html |
Wasatch International Adoptions
International agency with photos of children available for adoption. Includes information about humanitarian projects and application form.
http://www.wiaa.org/ |
Yunona Orphan Relief Fund
International non-profit organization and adoption resource center specializes in photolisting and adoptions from Russia, Kazakhstan and Ukraine.
http://www.yunona.org/ |
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