General

Adoption Network- A wonderful site filled with adoption information including a list of links to many valuable resources. This includes a great collection of online documents by the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse. Child of My Dreams- A general adoption and infertility information site. Center for Adoption Support and Education (CASE) - C.A.S.E. is a private, non-profit adoptive family support center. Its programs focus on helping children from a variety of foster care and adoptive backgrounds to receive understanding and support which will enable them to grow into successful, productive adults. "The Mall" - A huge page linking to various companies with China adoption-related products. Hundreds of amazing and fun links! Adoption.com- A general adoption and infertility information site. 123Adoption.com - Comprehensive Introduction for those looking for adoption information.Good things to keep in mind when going through the adoption process. Adoptioninformation.com - Provides unbiased information and resources for all with an interest in or connection to adoption and foster care, whether in the family setting or from an academic or professional standpoint. University of Washington International Clinic - A resource for medical and developmental issues in adoption and pediatrics.

Books

"Toddler Adoption" (Mary Hopkins-Best) "Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China" (Jung Chang) "Lost Daughters of China" (Karin Evans) "Are Those Kids Yours?, American Families with Children from other Countries" (Cherie Register) "Leaving Deep Water" (Claire S. Chow) "The Whole Life Adoption Book: Realistic Advice for Building a Healthy Adoptive Family " (Janyne Schooler) "When Love is not Enough: A Guide to Parenting Children with RAD- Reactive Attachment Disorder" (Nancy Thomas) "A Passage of the Heart: Writings from Families with Children from China" (Amy Klatzkin) "Intercountry Adoption from China: Examining Cultural-Heritage and Other Post-Adoption Issues " (Jay Rojewski) "Wuhu Diary: On Taking My Adopted Daughter Back to Her Hometown in China " (Emily Prager) "Talking with Young Children about Adoption " (Mary Watkins, PhD and Susan Fisher, PhD) "Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew " (Sherrie Eldridge) "Wanting a Daughter, Needing a Son: Abaondonment, Adoption and Orphanage Care in China" (Kay Ann Johnson)

Book & Cultural Gift Catalogues

Tapestry Books- A catalog featuring books focusing on adoption, infertility, international adoption, raising adopted children and more. Asia for Kids- A wonderful resource for books, dolls, craft projects, videos, and other materials relating to Asian cultures, including adoption specific resources. China Sprout- A catalog of books, gifts, and other materials for children and adults pertaining to adoption from China. Celebrate the Child- Books and gifts for the adopted child. International Adoption Journey - An adoptive families website- they offer adoption web hosting, adoption scrapbook supplies, dvds, and a whole host of terrific products. All proceeds go to adoption assistance.

Magazines
	Adoptive Families of America- A leading national magazine for pre and post adoptive families. The Red Thread- A quarterly magazine covering various aspects of China adoptions. Chao Ban Newsletter is the magazine for Vietnam adoptive families. This quarterly print newsletter brings you helpful articles, news and resources on parenting, adoption and Vietnamese culture.

Organizations

Families with Children from China- A support organization for adoptive and pre-adoptive families with children from China. Families with Children from Vietnam- provides listings of FCV support groups around the US, over one thousand children's photos, a family directory, resource links and adoption stories. Our Chinese Daughters Foundation, Inc. Half the Sky Foundation - a wonderful chartiable relief organization running programs at 23 Chinese orphanages and employing over 400 nannies to care directly for orphans. Adopt Vietnam -provides information on health issues, adoption stories, links to family websites, Vietnam travel information, book reviews, and much more.

Advocacy and Intercountry Adoption Information

Joint Council on International Children's Services (JCICS)- The oldest and largest affiliation of licensed, nonprofit international adoption agencies in the world. JCICS member ship also includes parent groups, advocacy organizations, and individuals who have an interest in intercountry adoption. Ethica- Ethica is a nonprofit corporation that seeks to be an impartial voice for ethical adoption practices worldwide, and provides education, assistance, and advocacy to the adoption community. Great resources on intercountry adoptions.

Government
	United States Citenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)- check for the latest information pertaining to international adoption. The Office of Children's Issues (Dept. of State)- The Office of Children's Issues handles many questions pertaining to international adoption matters.

Puget Sound Area Resources
	Panda Institute- check for Chinese language classes in the Puget Sound area. Tacoma Children's Museum- Chinese classes and Chinese summer day camp.

Puget Sound Area Features
	Chinese Reconciliation Park Project Tacoma Dragon Boat Races

Chicago Area Resources
	Families with Children from China- Chicago- A nice site for many of our Chicago families. Also full of many useful links.

Faith Families Resources
	Faith Families Yahoo Group a gathering place for families who have adopted or are in the process of adopting children through Faith International Adoptions.

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