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Articles and Guides

Adoption and Foster Care Biographies -  the names and stories of famous foster and adopted persons, adoptive parents, and birth parents
Adoption and Foster Care Glossary - definitions of terms commonly used in connection with adoption and foster care
Articles and Fact Sheets - adoption issues and more from Perspective Press
Adoption History Project - article on the history of transracial adoptions in America
Caring for Your African American or Biracial Child's Hair  suggestions and tips about hair and hair care products

C.A.S.E. Resources for All - articles and information for adoptive children, parents and professionals

EMK Press Parent Guides and Resources - lots of informative articles to read and download
Pact's Articles on Transracial Adoption - read views and perspectives of professionals, children and parents.
Parents' Source - your complete family resource guide to services, support and entertainment in Berks and Lancaster Counties, PA
Searchable Database -  summaries of each state's legislation enacted in response to The Adoption and Safe Families Act
Transracial/Transcultural Articles  -  collected by The New York State Citizens' Coalition For Children, Inc.
Tranracially Adopted Children's' Bill of Rights
Value of Adoptive Parent Groups - benefits of participating in a support group
What Transracially Adopted Children Need from Their Parents And Communities -  article by Joseph Crumbley
Why it is important to understand adoption - a brochure from the Institute for Adoption Information

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Local & PA State Agencies and Services

Adoptions From the Heart
Adoptions Unlimited Inc.
Bethanna Christian Services
Bethany Christian Services
Catholic Charities Adoption Services
Childrens Choice
COBY'S Family Services
CONCERN
Diakon Adoption & Foster Care Services
Diakon, Prime Contractor for the Pennsylvania Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN)
Family Service of Lancaster
HEART 2 HEART
Kids and Cultures
Lancaster County Children and Youth
Lancaster County Foster Parent Association
Mission Adoption
MOMS Connected
Pennsylvania Adoption Exchange (PAE)
Pennsylvania Council of Children and Youth and Family Services
Philadelphia Wednesday's Child Program
Taplink - Together as Adoptive Parents, Inc.
Three Rivers Adoption Council
Transitions Adoption Agency Inc.
Welcome House Adoption Program

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Magazines, Books and Publications
Adoptive Families Magazine - online and print adoption resource that features an annual Adoption Guide, personal stories, expert columns, event calendars, and more
Adopting for Tomorrow Magazine - serving adoptive and potential adoptive parents as an invaluable resource by providing the most current and relevant information on domestic and international adoption
Adoption Today Magazine- subscription based bimonthly publication dedicated to adoptive families, adoptees, parents, children, and adoption professionals
Adoptive Families 2005 Adoption Guide - provides detailed, accurate information for those adopting for the first time, considering adopting again, or interested in keeping up with the latest adoption news and trends.
America's Family Support Magazine - quarterly subscription features information and resources for today's families
Arvin Publications - Foster Care, Adoption & Teenage Pregnancy Guidebooks
EMK Press - a publisher of adoption themed materials.
Institute for Adoption Information , Inc -  a guide to adoption for health care and counseling professionals
NACzine - an on line Adoption Magazine
Narrations -  a quarterly, full-color, printed newsletter by and for children ages 8 - 13 ( and their parents) who are touched by adoption.
Real Moms Adoption Newsletter - on line newsletter by and for adoptive mothers
Perspective Press Inc. - infertility and adoption publisher
Tapestry Books - mail order e-company of books specializing in adoption, infertility and parenting challenges

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National Agencies and Services

Adopt America Network
Adopt: Information, Assistance and Support
Adopting.com
Adopting.org
Adoption Clubhouse
AdoptUSKids
Adoptive Families and Friends
Adoptive Families of America
Adoptive Families Today
Adoptive Parent's Commitee
Adoption Resource Central
Adoption Network
American Academy of Adoption Attorneys
American Adoption Congress (AAC)
Annie E. Casey Foundation
CAMP TO BELONG
Center for Adoption Support and Education (CASE)
Children Awaiting Parents Inc. (CAP)
Children's Bureau
Children's Bureau Express
Children’s Defense Fund
Child's Desire
Child Welfare League of America (CWLA)
Connect for Kids
Dave Thomas Foundation
Evan B. Donaldson Institute
Ethica
Foster Care and Adoptive Community
Hands Around the World
The Infant-Parent Institute
Kids Culture Center
Kidsave.org
Learning Center
National Adoption Center
National Adoption Day
National Adoption Month
National Adoption Foundation
National Adoption Information Clearinghouse (NAIC)
National Center for Adoption Law & Policy
National Council for Single Adoptive Parents, Inc.
New York State Citizens' Coalition for Children (NYSCCC)
North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC)
Older Child adoption
PACT An Adoption Alliance
Spaulding for Children
Summaries of state adoption laws

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Other Resources

Adoption: An American Revolution
Adoption Learning Partners
Adoption Lifebooks
ADOPTION LIFEBOOK:A BRIDGE TO YOUR CHILD’S BEGINNINGS
A Workbook for International Adoptive Families
 
Adoption Poetry
The Adoptive Breastfeeding Resource Website
Adoptive Families Forum
adopt shoppe
Affording Adoption
Angel Baby Gifts
Culture and Heritage Events
Culture for Kids
Family and Medical Leave Act
Hallmark Adoption
Hawkfeather Creations - adoption greeting cards
Heart Gallery of Philadelphia
Let's Talk Adoption with Mardie Caldwell
Mandy's Moon
Soul Water Rising and Jaiya John

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