Websites

Adoption-Related Organizations

• Adoption Learning Partners Founded by The Cradle, Adoption Learning Partners offers an array of interactive, e-learning courses that will increase each participant's understanding of the joys and challenges of adoption.
• Adoptive Families Today Adoptive Families Today is a support group located in Illinois for prospective adoptive parents, adoptive parents, adoption professionals, and all those interested in adoption.
• Adoptive Families The award winning Adoptive Families Magazine online
• Chicago Area Families for Adoption (CAFFA) CAFFA provides information and support to both adoptive and pre-adoptive families in the Chicago area.
• Child Welfare Information Gateway This website contains information on a variety of topics related to adoption. Formerly the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse.
  • Open Adoption: A Bulletin for Professionals Read the summary of recent research on the trend of openness in adoption
• Bridge Communications Provides support and education for multi-racial families.
• Biracial Family Network BFN offers support and education for multi-racial families and reaches into the community to take action against racism and discrimination.
• The Evan B. Donalson Adoption Institute The Adoption Institute has set out to improve information available about adoption and has published many studies relating to adoption and outcomes for children.
• Stars of David: Jewish Adoption This site provides information and a support network for Jewish and partly Jewish adoptive families.
• My Adoption Advisor My Adoption Advisor provides adopting parents practical tactics and tools to conduct personal networking to connect directly with those who may be considering placing a child for adoption. If you are currently working with The Cradle to adopt, please remember that we have a preferred client discount for his services.

Choosing an Adoption Agency

• Assessing the Reputation of Licensed, Private Adoption Agencies An article posted on the Child Welfare Information Gateway that includes helpful tips on choosing a reputable adoption agency.

Counseling & Infertility Resolution

• The Family Institute The Family Institute is the Midwest's oldest and largest center devoted to marital and family therapy, professional education, and research.
• RESOLVE of Illinois Resolve offers medical information, support, and networking information surrounding fertility issues.

Adoption Tax Credits

• IRS Website
• Adoption Learning Partners e-learning course: Understanding the Adoption Tax Credit Learn more about the Adoption Tax Credit through this interactive e-learning course that will take you step-by-step through the process of applying for the tax credit.

Adoption Law

• Adoption Policy Resource Center Provides information for adoptive families seeking subsidies for adoption.
• Adoption Law Materials Sponsored by Cornell Law, this site provides abstracts on adoption laws.
• The National Center for Adoption Law & Policy Provides adoption law resources for prospective adoptive parents, biological parents, adoption and child welfare lawyers, juvenile and family court judges, and child advocates.

Special Needs:

• Cleft Palate Foundation
• Wide Smiles - information on cleft lip or palate
• Illinois ADA Project
• Illinois Board of Education
• National Alliance on Mental Illness

International Adoption Related Information

• US Department of Citizenship and Immigration
• The CDC Travel Health Information
• Joint Council on International Children's Services (JCICS)
• Families with Children from China
• Families for Russian and Ukranian Adoption (FRUA)
• Families with Children from Vietnam
• Parent Network for Post-Institutionalized Children
• Eastern European Adoption Coalition
• National Organization of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
• Asia for Kids
• Money Conversion
• Culture for Kids
• Multicultural Kids

International Pediatricians & Clinics – websites with great information on medical topics relevant to international adoption:

• University of Minnesota International Adoption Clinic
• Dr.Jane Aronson website, International Adoption Pediatrician

International Adoption Placement Agencies Tips on choosing a placement agency

• Wide Horizons for Children
• Spence-Chapin
• Holt International Children's Services
• Children' s Home Society and Family Services
• Maine Adoption Placement Service
• Small Miracles International

Other Adoption Related Websites

• Adoption Quotes Read quotes from birthmothers, adoptees and adoptive parents about their personal adoption experiences.
• My Creations My Creations is a company started to give unique families (those touched by adoption or reproductive technology) the opportunity to put together a personalized story for your family that will last a lifetime.
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