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Interracial Families in Fellowship
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Informal sharing and support community for inter-racial adoptive families in mid-Ohio. Includes calendar of events in central Ohio and contact information for support in other parts of the state.
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Sunflower Birthmom Support Group
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Search boards, mailing list, and links to related resources.
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Origins Tasmania
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A support group for people who have been separated by or who have been affected by adoption.
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TALK Adoption
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National UK free phone helpline for young people with a connection to adoption.
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Adoptive and Foster Parent Association of Georgia
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Providing information and feedback foster parents and families.
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Indians Adopting Indian Children
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Offers support, information and resources.
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Vietnamese Adoptee Network, Inc.
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Organization involved in networking Vietnamese adoptees with one another and the Asian Pacific American community. Based in White Plains, New York. Includes event details, resources, and mailing list.
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Colorado Heritage Camps, Inc.
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Resources and information about heritage camps held in Colorado each summer for families with internationally or bi-racially adopted children.
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Stars of David International, Inc.
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Nonprofit information and support network for Jewish and interfaith adoptive families. Chapter directory, list of events, resources, and membership information.
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Society of Special Needs Adoptive Parents
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A post-adoption service in British Columbia (Canada) which assists special needs adoptive families, professionals and the community through support and education. Site includes news, resources and membership information.
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Open Door Society of Massachusetts, Inc.
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Non-profit support and educational group of adoptive, foster and pre-adoptive parents and professionals interested in adoption.
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Birthmother.com
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Contains support resources for birthparents as they go through the pregnancy, birth, and post adoption.
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New Roots
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Adoptive families support group based in Columbus, Ohio. Includes a schedule of events, newsletter and membership information.
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Post Adoption Center for Education and Research
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Non-profit organization providing peer support, information, education and advocacy for any person touched by adoption.
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National Organisation for the Counselling of Adoptees and Parents (NORCAP)
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UK registered charity and support group established to help adults with search and reunion issues and handle their feelings about the effect of adoption on their lives.
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Friends in Adoption
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Independent, non-profit, support and educational group made up of families touched by adoption. Based in Auburn, Washington.
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International Adoptive Families
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Not-for-profit family support organization whose members have adopted transculturally and/or transracially. Based in Albany, New York.
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Adoptive Families Today
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Illinois support group. Offers newsletter, calendar of local events, list of local support groups, legislative updates, and articles on adoption and foster care issues.
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Queensland Inter-Country Adoptee Support Network
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Provides support and assistance to inter-country adoptees within Queensland. Includes articles, history, suggested reading list, and links.
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The Birth Mother Tree
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A place for birth mothers to add their names to break the silence and honor their loss.
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Jewel Among Jewels Adoption Network, Inc.
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Not-for-profit, readership-supported educational organization which offers support through books and public speaking. Site includes articles, newsletters, and product ordering details.
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Angel Adoption
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Stories, poems, chat, and message boards.
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Jonathan Pannor, LCSW
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Offers counseling and workshops for adoptive parents. Features a list of workshop topics and contact details.
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Adoptive Family Therapeutic and Educational Resources (AFTER)
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Provides post adoption services to families in Northern California. Includes online chat, bulletin boards, and community information.
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After Adoption
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Post-adoption support services. Based in Manchester, England. Includes list of services for adults and children and contact details.
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Adoptive Families Association of British Columbia
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General information, support and workshops for BC residents. Includes profiles of children in Ministry care, chapter details, links, and articles on infertility, special needs, and other related issues.
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ChristianAdoptions.com
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Articles, poems, message board and mailing list.
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North East Post Adoption Service
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Offers support, advice and guidance to individuals affected by adoption. Based in North Shields, United Kingdom. Organization profile, membership details and links to related content are presented.
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Helping Kids Cope
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Offers financial assistance to birth mothers, adoptive parents and children in foster care. Based in Nashville, Tennessee (United States). Includes applications for awards, information about volunteering, and FAQs.
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Families Adopting Across Cultures (FACES)
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Offers support and education for those involved with cross-cultural adoptions. Stories and links are presented.
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Concerned United Birthparents
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Nonprofit support, resource, and advocacy organization that advocates family preservation. Includes mission statement, articles, bulletin board, and list of regional branches.
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Worcestershire Action & Support Group for Adoptive Parents
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Offers meetings, mentoring, advocacy, telephone support, education and training days, and related services in the local (Worcestershire, United Kingdom) area. History, list of goals, newsletter, and meeting details are included.
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ODS Adoption Community of New England
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Non-profit support and educational group. Local chapters in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont (United States). Includes information about programs and membership.
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Parents Network for the Post Institutionalized Child
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Devoted to understanding the medical, developmental, emotional and educational needs of children adopted from hospitals, orphanages and institutions. Includes conference details, newsletters, and country-specific information.
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Affording Adoption
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Information about grants and loans available to people adopting.
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A Child's Desire
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A non-profit organization raising money to offer adoption grants. Includes mission statement and resources.
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Empty Arms Support Group
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Email support group for women in reunion with their only child/ren lost to adoption and who raised no others. Poems and personal stories are available.
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Hands Around The World
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Support group whose focus is culture for families who touched by cross-cultural adoption. Includes calendar, newsletters, and information about camps.
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Playlink
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Illinois-based playgroup and information exchange for interracial adoptive families. Includes calendar, suggested reading list, news, and message board.
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Adoption Support Group of Santa Fe
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Member-to-member group offering monthly meetings, literature, counseling referrals, and search assistance. Based in New Mexico (U.S.). Meeting details, guiding principles, and reunion stories are presented.
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Belarus Support Group
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Community of people in the Republic of Ireland who have or are actively involved in the adoption of children from Belarus. Includes meeting details, articles, and mailing list.
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Post Adoption Resource Centre (PARC)
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Provides support and counselling services for those affected by adoption in New South Wales, Australia. Includes calendar of events, stories, and information about searching.
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Adoption UK
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Offers support and resource services for adoptive families before, during and after adoption. Site includes description of services, pricing details, and FAQs.
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EH Babes
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Support for individuals who were involved with adoptions through the Easter House Adoption agency in Illinois. Includes a registry and stories.
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Taplink
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A Pennsylvania based support system for adoptive, foster, and kinship families. Includes information about attachment disorder, sexual abuse, and other concerns. Find resources and support within the state.
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Kingdom Kids Adoption Ministries
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Order Christian Adoption Resources, Submit your application for the fundraising/grant program and check out our list of upcoming adoption conferences all on this site!
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Sharing Transracial Adoption Resources and Support
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STARS provides education, resources, information and support for adoptive and foster care families who are raising children of different races and cultures.
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Center for Adoption Support and Education C.A.S.E.
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C.A.S.E. is an adoptive family support center that provides post-adoption services which include education, counseling, family forums, advocacy and more.
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Friends in Adoption
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Events calendar, adoption frequently asked questions, resources, and message board.
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Playlink
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Playgroup and information exchange for interracial adoptive families. Includes calendar, suggested reading list, news, and message board.
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Adoption Support Group of Santa Fe
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Member-to-member group offering monthly meetings, literature, counseling referrals, and search assistance. Meeting details, guiding principles, and reunion stories are presented.
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ODS Adoption Community of New England
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Non-profit support and educational group of adoptive, foster and pre-adoptive parents and professionals interested in adoption.
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ODS Adoption Community of New England
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Support and educational group for adoptive, pre-adoptive, and foster parents, and for professionals interested in adoption. Local chapters in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
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Society of Special Needs Adoptive Parents
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A post-adoption service which assists special needs adoptive families, professionals and the community through support and education. Site includes news, resources and membership information.
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Worcestershire Action & Support Group for Adoptive Parents
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Offers regular meetings, mentoring, advocacy, telephone support, education and training days, and related services in the local area. History, list of goals, newsletter, and reading list are included.
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TALK Adoption
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Free phone helpline for young people with a connection to adoption.
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Queensland Inter-Country Adoptees Support Network
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Provides support and assistance to inter-country adoptees within Queensland. Includes articles, history, suggested reading list and links.
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