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Interracial Families in Fellowship 
http://www.insouciant.com/ifif

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.

Sunflower Birthmom Support Group 
http://www.bmom.net/

Search boards, mailing list, and links to related resources.

TALK Adoption 
http://www.talkadoption.org.uk

National UK free phone helpline for young people with a connection to adoption.

Adoptive and Foster Parent Association of Georgia 
http://www.afpag.org

Providing information and feedback foster parents and families.

Indians Adopting Indian Children 
http://www.geocities.com/indiamommy/IAIC.html

Offers support, information and resources.

Vietnamese Adoptee Network, Inc. 
http://www.van-online.org

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.

Colorado Heritage Camps, Inc. 
http://www.heritagecamps.org

Resources and information about heritage camps held in Colorado each summer for families with internationally or bi-racially adopted children.

Stars of David International, Inc. 
http://www.starsofdavid.org/

Nonprofit information and support network for Jewish and interfaith adoptive families. Chapter directory, list of events, resources, and membership information.

Society of Special Needs Adoptive Parents 
http://www.snap.bc.ca/

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.

Birthmother.com 
http://birthmother.com

Contains support resources for birthparents as they go through the pregnancy, birth, and post adoption.

New Roots 
http://www.simplyliving.org/newroots/

Adoptive families support group based in Columbus, Ohio. Includes a schedule of events, newsletter and membership information.

Post Adoption Center for Education and Research 
http://pacer-adoption.org/

Non-profit organization providing peer support, information, education and advocacy for any person touched by adoption.

National Organisation for the Counselling of Adoptees and Parents (NORCAP) 
http://www.norcap.org.uk/

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.

Friends in Adoption 
http://www.friends-in-adoption.org/

Independent, non-profit, support and educational group made up of families touched by adoption. Based in Auburn, Washington.

International Adoptive Families 
http://www.geocities.com/internationaladoptivefamilies/index.html

Not-for-profit family support organization whose members have adopted transculturally and/or transracially. Based in Albany, New York.

Adoptive Families Today 
http://www.adoptivefamiliestoday.org/frames.html

Illinois support group. Offers newsletter, calendar of local events, list of local support groups, legislative updates, and articles on adoption and foster care issues.

Queensland Inter-Country Adoptee Support Network 
http://www.geocities.com/qld_icasn/

Provides support and assistance to inter-country adoptees within Queensland. Includes articles, history, suggested reading list, and links.

The Birth Mother Tree 
http://members.tripod.com/~binky3/

A place for birth mothers to add their names to break the silence and honor their loss.

Jewel Among Jewels Adoption Network, Inc. 
http://www.adoptionjewels.org/

Not-for-profit, readership-supported educational organization which offers support through books and public speaking. Site includes articles, newsletters, and product ordering details.

Angel Adoption 
http://angeladoption.0catch.com/

Stories, poems, chat, and message boards.

Jonathan Pannor, LCSW 
http://www.post-adoption.org/

Offers counseling and workshops for adoptive parents. Features a list of workshop topics and contact details.

Adoptive Family Therapeutic and Educational Resources (AFTER) 
http://www.afteradoption.org/

Provides post adoption services to families in Northern California. Includes online chat, bulletin boards, and community information.

After Adoption 
http://www.afteradoption.org.uk/

Post-adoption support services. Based in Manchester, England. Includes list of services for adults and children and contact details.

Adoptive Families Association of British Columbia 
http://www.bcadoption.com/

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.

First Nations Orphans Association 
http://www.angelfire.com/falcon/fnoa/

Assists those individuals seeking to reunite with their native families. Includes list of objectives, director's brief biography, and information about upcoming events.

North East Post Adoption Service 
http://www.nepas.org/

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.

Helping Kids Cope 
http://www.helpingkidscope.com/

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.

Families Adopting Across Cultures (FACES) 
http://www.faaces.org/

Offers support and education for those involved with cross-cultural adoptions. Stories and links are presented.

Concerned United Birthparents 
http://www.cubirthparents.org/

Nonprofit support, resource, and advocacy organization that advocates family preservation. Includes mission statement, articles, bulletin board, and list of regional branches.

Worcestershire Action & Support Group for Adoptive Parents 
http://www.wasgap.org/

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.

Parents Network for the Post Institutionalized Child 
http://www.pnpic.org/

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.

Affording Adoption 
http://www.affordingadoption.com/

Information about grants and loans available to people adopting.

A Child's Desire 
http://www.achildsdesire.org/

A non-profit organization raising money to offer adoption grants. Includes mission statement and resources.

Empty Arms Support Group 
http://www.emptyarms.org/

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.

Hands Around The World 
http://www.handsaroundtheworld.com/

Support group whose focus is culture for families who touched by cross-cultural adoption. Includes calendar, newsletters, and information about camps.

Playlink 
http://www.playlink.net/

Illinois-based playgroup and information exchange for interracial adoptive families. Includes calendar, suggested reading list, news, and message board.

Adoption Support Group of Santa Fe 
http://www.asgsf.org/

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.

Belarus Support Group 
http://www.belarussupportgroup.com/

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.

Adoption UK 
http://www.adoptionuk.org/

Offers support and resource services for adoptive families before, during and after adoption. Site includes description of services, pricing details, and FAQs.

EH Babes 
http://www.ehbabes.com/

Support for individuals who were involved with adoptions through the Easter House Adoption agency in Illinois. Includes a registry and stories.

Taplink 
http://www.taplink.org/

A Pennsylvania based support system for adoptive, foster, and kinship families. Includes information about attachment disorder, sexual abuse, and other concerns. Find resources and support within the state.

Kingdom Kids Adoption Ministries 
http://www.kingdomkidsadoption.org

Order Christian Adoption Resources, Submit your application for the fundraising/grant program and check out our list of upcoming adoption conferences all on this site!

Sharing Transracial Adoption Resources and Support 
http://www.starsfamily.org

STARS provides education, resources, information and support for adoptive and foster care families who are raising children of different races and cultures.

Center for Adoption Support and Education C.A.S.E. 
http://www.adoptionsupport.org/index.php

C.A.S.E. is an adoptive family support center that provides post-adoption services which include education, counseling, family forums, advocacy and more.

ODS Adoption Community of New England, Inc. 
http://adoptioncommunityofne.org

Non-profit support and educational group of adoptive, foster and pre-adoptive parents and professionals interested in adoption.

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