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Adoptive and Foster Parent Association of Georgia Adoptive and Foster Parent Association of Georgia: Providing information and feedback for adoptive and foster parents. (Support) http://www.afpag.org Adoption UK Adoption UK: Offers support and resource services for adoptive families before, during and after adoption. Site includes description of services, pricing details, and FAQs. (Support) http://www.adoptionuk.org.uk/ Empty Arms Support Group Empty Arms Support Group: 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. (Support) http://www.emptyarms.org/ International Adoptive Families International Adoptive Families: Not-for-profit family support organization whose members have adopted transculturally and/or transracially. Based in Albany, New York. (Support) http://www.geocities.com/internationaladoptivefamilies/index.html Interracial Families in Fellowship Interracial Families in Fellowship: 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. (Support) http://www.insouciant.com/ifif Worcestershire Action & Support Group for Adoptive Parents Worcestershire Action & Support Group for Adoptive Parents: 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. (Support) http://www.wasgap.org/ Angel Adoption Angel Adoption: Stories, poems, chat, and message boards. (Support) http://angeladoption.0catch.com/ A Child's Desire A Child's Desire: A non-profit organization raising money to offer adoption grants. Includes mission statement and resources. (Support) http://www.achildsdesire.org/ Colorado Heritage Camps, Inc. Colorado Heritage Camps, Inc.: Resources and information about heritage camps held in Colorado each summer for families with internationally or bi-racially adopted children. (Support) http://www.heritagecamps.org Adoptive Family Therapeutic and Educational Resources (AFTER) Adoptive Family Therapeutic and Educational Resources (AFTER): Provides post adoption services to families in Northern California. Includes online chat, bulletin boards, and community information. (Support) http://www.afteradoption.org/ Advocacy for Native Adoptees Advocacy for Native Adoptees: Working to helping Native adoptees overcome personal identity crises, rediscover their roots, and build links with their original community. Includes message board and newsletter. (Support) http://www.advocacyfornativeadoptees.org/ National Organisation for the Counselling of Adoptees and Parents (NORCAP) National Organisation for the Counselling of Adoptees and Parents (NORCAP): 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. (Support) http://www.norcap.org.uk/ Sunflower Birthmom Support Group Sunflower Birthmom Support Group: Search boards, mailing list, and links to related resources. (Support) http://www.bmom.net/ Birthmother.com Birthmother.com: Contains support resources for birthparents as they go through the pregnancy, birth, and post adoption. (Support) http://birthmother.com Adoption Problems - Advice Network Adoption Problems - Advice Network: Raising awareness of the difficult issues and dangers that face adopters today. (Support) http://members.lycos.co.uk/beebopper/index.html Adoption Resource Network, Inc. Adoption Resource Network, Inc.: A resource and support group for all members of the adoption triad in Western New York. (Support) http://www.arni.org Post Adoption Resource Centre (PARC) Post Adoption Resource Centre (PARC): Provides support and counselling services for those affected by adoption in New South Wales, Australia. Includes calendar of events, stories, and information about searching. (Support) http://www.bensoc.asn.au/parc/ Affording Adoption Affording Adoption: Information about grants and loans available to people adopting. (Support) http://www.affordingadoption.com/ Vietnamese Adoptee Network, Inc. Vietnamese Adoptee Network, Inc.: 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. (Support) http://www.van-online.org ChristianAdoptions.com ChristianAdoptions.com: Articles, poems, message board and mailing list. (Support) http://www.Christianadoptions.com/ Jonathan Pannor, LCSW Jonathan Pannor, LCSW: Offers counseling and workshops for adoptive parents. Features a list of workshop topics and contact details. (Support) http://www.post-adoption.org/ Playlink Playlink: Illinois-based playgroup and information exchange for interracial adoptive families. Includes calendar, suggested reading list, news, and message board. (Support) http://www.playlink.net/ Concerned United Birthparents Concerned United Birthparents: Nonprofit support, resource, and advocacy organization that advocates family preservation. Includes mission statement, articles, bulletin board, and list of regional branches. (Support) http://www.cubirthparents.org/ Stars of David International, Inc. Stars of David International, Inc.: Nonprofit information and support network for Jewish and interfaith adoptive families. Chapter directory, list of events, resources, and membership information. (Support) http://www.starsofdavid.org/ TALK Adoption TALK Adoption: National UK free phone helpline for young people with a connection to adoption. (Support) http://www.talkadoption.org.uk Queensland Inter-Country Adoptee Support Network Queensland Inter-Country Adoptee Support Network: Provides support and assistance to inter-country adoptees within Queensland. Includes articles, history, suggested reading list, and links. (Support) http://www.geocities.com/qld_icasn Families Adopting Across Cultures (FACES) Families Adopting Across Cultures (FACES): Offers support and education for those involved with cross-cultural adoptions. Stories and links are presented. (Support) http://www.faaces.org/ New Roots New Roots: Adoptive families support group based in Columbus, Ohio. Includes a schedule of events, newsletter and membership information. (Support) http://www.simplyliving.org/newroots/ Indians Adopting Indian Children Indians Adopting Indian Children: Offers support, information and resources. (Support) http://www.geocities.com/indiamommy/IAIC.html Jewel Among Jewels Adoption Network, Inc. Jewel Among Jewels Adoption Network, Inc.: Not-for-profit, readership-supported educational organization which offers support through books and public speaking. Site includes articles, newsletters, and product ordering details. (Support) http://www.adoptionjewels.org/ AdOPT Northern Ireland AdOPT Northern Ireland: Self help group for all sides of the adoption triangle. Includes a listing service for adoptees, birth mothers, and other relatives. (Support) http://freespace.virgin.net/adopt.ni ODS Adoption Community of New England ODS Adoption Community of New England: Non-profit support and educational group. Local chapters in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont (United States). Includes information about programs and membership. (Support) http://www.odsacone.org/ Helping Kids Cope Helping Kids Cope: 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. (Support) http://www.helpingkidscope.com/ First Nations Orphans Association First Nations Orphans Association: Assists those individuals seeking to reunite with their native families. Includes list of objectives, director's brief biography, and information about upcoming events. (Support) http://www.angelfire.com/falcon/fnoa Friends in Adoption Friends in Adoption: Independent, non-profit, support and educational group made up of families touched by adoption. Based in Auburn, Washington. (Support) http://www.friends-in-adoption.org/ Adoptive Families Today Adoptive Families Today: Illinois support group. Offers newsletter, calendar of local events, list of local support groups, legislative updates, and articles on adoption and foster care issues. (Support) http://www.adoptivefamiliestoday.org/frames.html Belarus Support Group Belarus Support Group: 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. (Support) http://www.belarussupportgroup.com/ After Adoption After Adoption: Post-adoption support services. Based in Manchester, England. Includes list of services for adults and children and contact details. (Support) http://www.afteradoption.org.uk/ It's a Family Affair It's a Family Affair: Offers support to birthmothers. Includes personal stories and a discussion forum. (Support) http://www.birth-moms.com/ Parents and Children Together (PACT) Parents and Children Together (PACT): Offers support services to people living in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire (UK). Site offers resources and articles for all members of the adoption triad. (Support) http://www.postadoptiononline.com/ Adoptive Families Association of British Columbia Adoptive Families Association of British Columbia: 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. (Support) http://www.bcadoption.com/ Origins Tasmania Origins Tasmania: A support group for people who have been separated by or who have been affected by adoption. (Support) http://www.users.bigpond.com/Tonilivesey/index.html Parents Network for the Post Institutionalized Child Parents Network for the Post Institutionalized Child: 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. (Support) http://www.pnpic.org/ North East Post Adoption Service North East Post Adoption Service: 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. (Support) http://www.nepas.org/ All Our Hopes Foundation All Our Hopes Foundation: Nonprofit foundation focused on raising money for an international adoption. Includes profile of the couple and information about donating. (Support) http://www.allourhopes.com/ Hands Around The World Hands Around The World: Support group whose focus is culture for families who touched by cross-cultural adoption. Includes calendar, newsletters, and information about camps. (Support) http://www.handsaroundtheworld.com/ Adoption Support Group of Santa Fe Adoption Support Group of Santa Fe: 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. (Support) http://www.asgsf.org/ Post Adoption Center for Education and Research Post Adoption Center for Education and Research: Non-profit organization providing peer support, information, education and advocacy for any person touched by adoption. (Support) http://pacer-adoption.org/ Adoption Care Services Adoption Care Services: Adoption therapy and support for birthparents, adoptive parents and adoptees of all ages. Located in Pasadena, California. (Support) http://www.adoptioncareservices.com/ Open Door Society of Massachusetts, Inc. Open Door Society of Massachusetts, Inc.: Non-profit support and educational group of adoptive, foster and pre-adoptive parents and professionals interested in adoption. (Support) http://www.ODSMA.org Adoption Hawaii Resources Adoption Hawaii Resources: Adoption related information and calendar of events for support groups, resources, training and workshops. (Support) http://www.adoptionhawaii.com/ The Birth Mother Tree The Birth Mother Tree: A place for birth mothers to add their names to break the silence and honor their loss. (Support) http://members.tripod.com/~binky3/ Society of Special Needs Adoptive Parents Society of Special Needs Adoptive Parents: 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. (Support) http://www.snap.bc.ca/