China Adoption Links

Adoption Conferences & Events
Adoption Magazines, Newsletters, and Research
Adoption Resources
Adoptive Family Support Groups
Alliance Families' Web Sites
Books, Toys, Gifts for Adoptive Families
Chinese Culture Links
International Travel Tips
Language Links
State by State Adoption Information: GA, MA, ME, NY, NC

Adoption Conferences & Events

Adoption Community of New England, Inc.
A non-profit organization that offers events and programs throughout the year for all those touched by adoption, including an annual conference that takes place in Massachusetts every spring.

 

The North American Council on Adoptable Children Annual Conference
Takes place at different U.S. sites every August. Call 651-644-3036 for more information.

Adoption Today
A magazine written by adoptive parents, adoptees and professionals in the fields of medicine, international adoption and child development.

 

Center for Adoption Research
"The Center for Adoption Research at the University of Massachusetts Worcester Campus is dedicated to developing practical responses to the real world challenges that adoption and foster care present to our nation through conducting research, analyzing and developing policy, and promoting educational and training programs on adoption and foster care."

 

Rainbow Kids - International Adoption Information
An online international adoption publication with monthly issues.

Joint Council on International Children's Services (JCICS)
JCICS is an association of licensed, nonprofit international adoption agencies, promoting ethical practices and effective services for children. JCICS member agencies (including the Alliance) subscribe to established standards of practice designed to protect the rights of children, birth parents, and adoptive parents.

National Adoption Information Clearinghouse
A service of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the NAIC was established by Congress in 1987 to provide free information on all aspects of adoption. The NAIC website provides comprehensive information on domestic and intercountry adoption. Includes a link with many resources for prospective and adoptive parents.

 

North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC)
NACAC offers education, parent support, research, and advocacy in the U.S. and Canada, around adoption and foster care issues, and it hosts a comprehensive adoption training conference each year. NACAC puts out a quarterly newsletter, and conducts training sessions and workshops on adoption subsidy, child welfare reform, and other issues related to foster care and special needs adoption.

 

 

PACT, An Adoption Alliance
"Pact's goal is to create and maintain the internet's most comprehensive site addressing issues for adopted children of color, offering informative articles on related topics as well as profiles of triad members and their families, links to other internet resources, and a book reference guide with a searchable database."

 

U.S. State Department Information on Adoption from China
This page offers detailed information and statistics about China adoptions. The emphasis is on legal issues, documentation requirements, adoption fees, etc.

International

International Adoption Alliance
A support organization for parents who have adopted or wish to adopt children internationally.

 

ComeUnity Adoption Parenting Support
A volunteer website with the motto "Come Together in Unity." Its goal is to "benefit children by building diverse communities and providing family centered support." Provides articles on adoption, adoption book reviews, and more.

China-Adoption.com email lists
Email lists for families adopting or having adopted from China.

 

Families with Children from China (FCC)
FCC is a nondenominational organization of families who have adopted children from China. The purpose of FCC is to provide a network of support for families who have adopted in China and to provide information to prospective adoptive parents.

 

Families with Children from China (FCC) Chapters
See this page for an index of all FCC chapters across the country.

 

Families With Children From Quzhou, China
A site for families that have adopted or will adopt from the Quzhou Social Welfare Institute in Zhejiang province, China. This site allows Quzhou families to share information and experiences.

 

Yangchun Adoptive Families
This is a site for families who have adopted or are planning to adopt from Yangchun City, Guangdong Province, China. It contains travel information, photographs and stories, and an email list for group members.

The Adopt Shoppe
Gifts & resources for international adoptive families.

 

Asia For Kids
An extensive catalog of educational & cultural resources and toys for teaching Asian languages and cultures.

 

Celebrate the Child China Products

Dolls, books, and other gifts from China.

 

China Sprout
Cultural products and community services for families with children adopted from China.

 

The FCC Mall
Links to items you can buy related to China adoption.

 

iCelebrateDiversity.com
A web site carrying gifts that "celebrate diversity and encourage unity."

 

Miracle of Adoption
Adoption related cards, clothes, and more.

Multicultural Kids
Multicultural materials for preschool and elementary school-age children.

 

Tapestry Books
Books on adoption, infertility, and parenting challenges.

China the Beautiful
Links to Chinese art and Literature. Includes the Ballad of Mulan, a page with the Story of Mulan (English) and the Disney Movie: Mulan FAQ. Also contains information about the Chinese Spring Festival.

 

My Home Town
A page for children adopted in China to learn about their home towns and home provinces. Visitors can click on a various provinces for more info.

 

Six Paths to China: a series of Web activities
Six fun and informative webquests that allow children and their parents to learn about China using the Web.

Adoption Travel
Travel advice for adoptive parents.

 

Center for Disease Contol (CDC)
Health Information for Travelers to East Asia.

 

U.S. Department of State Tips for Travel to China
Travel warnings, consular information sheets & public announcements issued by the State Department for those traveling to China.

Bookswithoutborders.com Chinese Shop
A Chinese language bookstore for children. Includes books, videos, and audiotapes in Chinese.

 

Chinese ChildBook.com
An online store with books, videos, music, and software that help children and adults learn more about Chinese language and culture.

 

Asian Language Links
Scroll down to the Chinese section for links for Chinese language learners.

 

On-line Chinese Tools
Try the Chinese Namer, the Chinese/English dictionary, and the Western/Chinese Calendar Converter. Chinese language learners should check out the Character Flashcards.

 

Say Hello in the Chinese Language
A fun site for kids and adults, from the Internet Public Library. Learn to say "hello" in Chinese (with an audio file so you can hear how it sounds), and follow links to resources about the Chinese language and culture on the Web.

 

Transparent Language's Chinese Language Learning Pages
Get an overview of the Chinese language, learn some conversational survival phrases, take a Chinese proficiency test, or try your hand at reading some articles in Chinese at this language software company's free informational site.

Georgia

AAA Partners in Adoption
This is an agency that we work with closely, which provides home study services for families living in Georgia.

Massachusetts Department of Social Services
Click on the ADOPTION link for information about adoption in MA.

Maine Families with Children from Asia
MeFCA is a statewide organization of families who have adopted from Asia or who are waiting to adopt from China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Korea, India, and other Asian countries.

New York Home Study Service & Associates
Offers home study services for New York residents.

Nathanson Adoption Services
This is an agency that we work with closely, which provides home study services for families living in North Carolina.

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