Adoption Resources

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Adoption Directory

directory.adoption.com is the largest directory of adoption professionals on the Internet.... [more]

Documentary/Educational Videos

A selection of adoption documentaries and educational films on video, offering education for families, professionals, advocates, and lawmakers.... [more]

Research & Reference Books

For the student of history, social scientist, and others looking for statistics, studies, and research materials, these books are the answer.... [more]

Research & Statistics

Research, studies, reports, statistics, facts, and background references for professionals, doctors, teachers, and students with an interest in adoption, foster care, and stepfamilies.... [more]

Review: Guide to Adoption for Health Care & Counseling Professionals

Good, concise information for pregnancy counselors about adoption to help correct any misperceptions they may have themselves, and make an accurate presentation of adoption as a positive option.... [more]

Source: Adoption Resources

Our Foster Adoption Journey - Step 2: The Application

The application came to us in multiple parts. We thought the original 10 pages or so was the full application, but in fact, that was only the ...

Does your state have any good adoption related statutes?

Dec 20, 2008 by ladybmw1218 | Posted in Adoption

For reform efforts, it's always good to be able to present existing legislation to be used as a model. My state has two specific statutes I think are pretty good compared to other states, though we need much more work done in this area.

Any

A: Unfortunately, Hawaii has wretched adoption laws. Not one good thing about them.

I was really proud of Rhode Island though, if you want to use them as an example.

§ 15-7-6
Termination of rights of consent to adoption

Abuse, Adoption and Lots of Questions?

Mar 08, 2010 by MamaKate is an Aunt! | Posted in Adoption

http://taxdollars.freedomblogging.com/20 10/03/08/adoption-gone-awry-launches-cou ple-onto-child-abuse-list/52663/

I came across this article this morning and it made me wonder about several things:

1. Do you feel that the

A: 1. Cutting the hair is abuse. Without question. It is punishment based. I want to say though that she likely didn't have support to wade her way through this and was "at her wits end" as most of us can be when dealing with extreme behaviours.

The Seeker corrects blunder on Palin, and autism,Is this celiac rediculous also?

Sep 05, 2008 by Mr. Systemic Autistic | Posted in Other - Diseases

I heard autism from My boss, An actual died in the wool bushite.Or possibly even heard it briefly from my wife.I am just an asperger 5 drywaller with minimal resource. Fortunately for me that Down es syndrome falls under any mentally debilitating malfunction.

A: I think your time would be better spent in something else.
I have never really come across such a confusing character before and so this makes it hard for me to know what exactly to recommend you do with your time.
I certainly don't think