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Adoptive Family Correspondence with Birth & Foster Families in International Adoption (Article)

It is not unusual for adoptive parents to desire post placement correspondence with their child’s birth or foster families especially when there has been in-country contact between families. Sometimes the wish to correspond is a desire to reassure birth...

What Your Homestudy Can Do For You (Article)

During the years I have been with Wide Horizons For Children, I have met many wonderful people who are on their way to becoming adoptive parents. The best part of my job is getting to know all of these people and then sharing in their joy when a child or ...

Responding to the Changing World of Adoption (Article)

I began working in the field adoption almost 30 years ago when adopting internationally was just starting to become a recognized option. Initially, the challenge was finding prospective parents for needy children from other countries. Overseas adoption wa...

How to Succeed in International Adoption (Article)

For many, international adoption is a wonderful opportunity for building a family. In 2004, 21,831 orphan visas were granted by the U.S. government for the international adoption of children by American families. As a social worker, I have seen the joy fi...

Parenting New Hampshire (Article)

Parenting New Hampshire is a free monthly publication that strives to inform and entertain its target audience - parents, teachers, child-care providers and other advocates for children ages newborn through teens. Our Web site presents content from the pr...

Becoming a Parent (Article)

As we celebrate Mother's Day and Father's Day, for those in the adoption process, emotions run high. Like most holidays, particular businesses depend on these appointed days for their livelihood. To read more please subscribe....

You Know You're An Adoptive Parent When . . . (Article)

1. The fact that there are 143 million children without a parent to kiss them goodnight has made you lose sleep. 2. You realize DNA has nothing to do with love and family. 3. You can't watch Adoption Stories on TLC without sobbing. To read more pleas...

Tiger and Piglets (Article)

For a great example of adoption please join....

100 Best Adoption Friendly Workplaces (Article)

Dave Thomas Foundation has put out a list of the top 100 Best Adoption Friendly Workplaces....

Adoption Parenting (Article)

Adoption Parenting provides information regarding Theraputic Resources and information from the "Attachment Coalition of Michigan" Adoption Parenting provides articles and information from parents and therapist.Also has recomended reading,websites and eve...

Wrightslaw (Link)

Special education and advocacy law...

United States Senators (Article)

To locate your local Senator please go to the following website United States Senate...

United States House of Representitives (Article)

To locate your local State Representative please go to the following website United States House of Representatives ....

United States House of Representitives (Link)

Information on all State Representitives...

National Adoption Day (Link)

National Adoption Day is a collective national effort to raise awareness of the 114,000 children in foster care waiting to find permanent, loving families. For the last eight years, National Adoption Day has made the dreams of thousands of children come t...

Advocacy Skills (Link)

Parents, advocates, educators, and attorneys come to FetaWeb.com to learn effective advocacy skills. You will learn to recognize pitfalls and avoid mistakes that prevent parents from successfully advocating for their children....

Advocacy skills (Link)

Parents, advocates, educators, and attorneys come to www.FetaWeb.com to learn effective advocacy skills. You will learn to recognize pitfalls and avoid mistakes that prevent parents from successfully advocating for their children....

Children's Rights (Link)

Children's Rights is a national watchdog organization advocating on behalf of abused and neglected children in the U.S. Since 1995, the organization has used legal action and policy initiatives to create lasting improvements in child protection, foster ca...

American Adoption Congress (Link)

American Adoption Congress - National Advocacy organization that supports all members involved in adoption....