Resources and Information
Features
Adoption Related Newsletters, Magazines and Journals
References for newsletters, magazines, and journals, including addresses, phone numbers, and websites.... [more]
The Process
The actual steps of adoption may vary depending on the type of adoption being considered.... [more]
Attorney and Court Costs
The adoptive parents are not responsible for these court costs.... [more]
Adoption - The Process
There are many steps and things to do when adopting a child. This is a summary of the steps in the adoption process.... [more]
Myths about adoption
There is some information about adoption that may not necessarily be true. This summary talks about some of the common myths about adoption.... [more]
Adoption Resources
Lists of different types of resources for individuals interested in adoption.... [more]
Parents in Crisis: Adoption as an Alternative
Advice to those who may be considering adoption for their child.... [more]
Obtaining Background Information on Your Prospective Adopted Child: A Fact Sheet for Families
While adoption, like any form of parenting, involves a certain level of risk, background information is useful.... [more]
Continuing Nature of Medicaid Eligibility
Medicaid is an entitlement program through which eligible persons can receive, at least, basic medical care.... [more]
7 Keys to Adoption Success - Learning
Author's advice on successful adoption for those hoping to adopt.... [more]
APABC:
Description of the Adoptive Parents Association of British Columbia (APABC), what they strive to accomplish and services they provide.... [more]
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Access to information on adoption through The Child Welfare Information Gateway.... [more]
The Truth About Domestic Adoption
I keep hearing that adopting in the U.S. is rare, expensive, and risky. The statistics--and my own experience--argue otherwise.... [more]
An Adoptee's Advice: To Prospective Adoptive Parents
An adoptee writes of the things that adoptive parents should expect from their adopted child and how they can help.... [more]
State Child Welfare Agency and Photolisting Webpages
A list of each state's photolisting webpages and child welfare agency.... [more]
State Adoption Subsidy Profiles
Resources answering questions about each states' adoption subsidy availability and requirements.... [more]
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