Features discussion forums, hopeful parent registry, journals, resources for birthmothers and adoptive parents, and database of US attorneys and agencies. http://www.adoptionsolutions.com/
Information on international, special needs, independent, and private adoptions. Includes message boards, news, and a directory of adoption professionals. http://www.adoption.com/
Features a free reunion registry, chat rooms, discussion boards, bookstore, online newsletter, virtual postcards, and a links library. http://www.adoptiontriad.org/
Adoption information and resources, message boards, email communities, and links to adoption professionals. Includes special sections for both birthmothers and adoptive parents. http://www.abcadoptions.com
Non-profit volunteer organization advocating and encouraging private (non-agency) adoption. Meetings held in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. http://ffpa.org/
Features a comprehensive directory of adoption professionals, and the Adoption SuperCalendar of adoption events, meetings and conferences in every state. http://www.adoptions.com/
Presents information about adoption and fostering with a United Kingdom focus. News, child profiles, bulletin board, and glossary of related terms are included. http://www.adoption-net.co.uk/
Dedicated to finding homes for Canada's waiting children. Includes news, publications, legislation, events, research, viewpoints, and newsletters. http://www.adoption.ca
Offers infertility and adoption information and support. Includes a discussion of common myths, newsletters, and message boards. http://www.childofmydreams.com/
Consumer protection and advocacy for adopting families, international or domestic. Site features news, articles, and resources. http://www.theadoptionguide.com
Provides former Michigan members (adult adoptees, birth parents, adult siblings, and adoptive parents) with post-adoption services and intermediary search services. http://www.cfsm.org
Post-adoptive articles and a "How to Adopt" section which provides an overview of issues and steps to take when considering domestic adoption through the foster care system. http://www.nacac.org
Short profiles, many with bibliographical and hypertext links, of famous or influential people who were adopted, fostered or otherwise raised by people other than their birth parents. http://www.dil.aber.ac.uk/dils/Research/RFocus9/staf_rrf.htm
Provides financial assistance, services and support to families. Contains information about programs, membership, and achievements. http://www.nafadopt.org/
Personal profiles of couples wishing to adopt and birth parents and adoptees looking to reunite. Includes pricing details. http://www.adoptionquest.com/
Advocates adoption laws that are in the best interest of all adoptees. Includes the Texas Adoption Registry, discussion forums, articles, newsletters and statistics. http://www.txcare.org/
Features a range of adoption-related information. Includes a message board, Waiting Parents Registry, list of famous adoptions, calendar of events, and links to Canadian resources, including agencies and support groups. http://www.canadaadopts.com/
Encourages adoption in the United States and advocates for children in the public welfare system. Offers a beginner's guide, videos, and other adoption resources. http://www.davethomasfoundationforadoption.org/
Provides access to thousands of resources addressing all aspects of adoption. Extensive coverage of international adoption issues. http://adoption.about.com/
Washington, DC charity with a focus on adoption related awareness, education and advocacy. Organization overview, list of policies, and membership details are included. http://www.ncfa-usa.org/
London-based charity with offices in Wales, Scotland and England. Offers resources for those wishing to adopt and related professionals. Includes membership details, news, legal details and directory of agencies. http://www.baaf.org.uk/
Offers web-based educational courses for all members of the adoption triad. Includes course descriptions and a mailing list. http://www.adoptionlearningpartners.org/
Articles and FAQs about adopting a child, becoming a foster parent (or adopting a foster child), adoptees and birth parents, and services for adopted children. http://www.childsworld.ca.gov/CFSDAdopti_309.htm
Statewide effort to find permanence for all children with special needs. Picture book registry, information about the process, and newsletter. http://www.state.in.us/fssa/adoption/
Features information about workshops and support groups, profiles of families hoping to adopt (from specific agencies) and resources. http://www.adoptionopen.com/
Resource for birthparents and adoptive parents. Includes profiles of waiting families, information about available situations, and links to support organizations, agencies, and financial help. http://www.nurtureadopt.org/
Provides research, analysis, advice and education to practitioners and the public about legislation and practices governing domestic and inter-country adoption in the United States and the rest of the world. Includes publications and information about pro http://www.adoptionpolicy.org/