Resources for Adoptive Families

Support Groups

AFT - Adoptive Families Today www.adoptivefamiliestoday.org
P.O. Box 1726 Barrington, IL 60011-1726 (847) 382-0858

Adoptive Families Today is a support group located in Illinois for prospective adoptive parents, adoptive parents, adoption professionals and all those interested in adoption. Vision Statement: Adoptive Families Today will continue to grow as a leader in adoption education and support. We will be a catalyst for building awareness of adoption issues and changing attitudes. We will be a resource provider of adoption information.

CAFFA - Chicago Area Families for Adoption www.caffa.org
PBM 108 1212 S. Naper Boulevard B Suite 119 Naperville, IL 60540-8360 (630)585-4680

CAFFA provides information, education, and support for adoptive and pre-adoptive families.

CHEER - Children of Eastern European Regions
www.cheerchicago.org

Children of Eastern European Regions, or CHEER, is a not-for-profit, volunteer group composed of families and individuals with adopted children or working on adopting from Eastern European countries. CHEER represents a unique opportunity to meet other families and individuals, for your children to meet other children born in Eastern Europe, and to build life long relationships! Objectives: (1) Provide a support network for those wanting to adopt and for those who have built a family through adoption (2) Provide information to and educate all members of the adoption process (3) Provide social opportunities for members' children to meet one another and understand what adoption means as a family building option (4) Educate and increase acceptance of adoption to the general public and (5) Provide the children and their families knowledge about the language, customs and culture of the areas from which the children have come.

FCC - Families with Children from China
www.fwcc.org

FCC is a nondenominational organization of families who have adopted children from China. The purpose of FCC is provide a network of support for families who've adopted in China and to provide information to prospective parents. The purpose of this site is to consolidate the information that has been put together by the families of FCC, in order to make it easier for future parents to consider adopting from China. We also try to provide pointers to other adoption and China related resources available on the Web.

FRUA - Families for Russian and Ukrainian Adoption (including neighboring countries)
www.frua.org

It is the mission of FRUA to support the whole life experience of Eastern European orphan children and to strengthen the families that are created through adoption. We are a support group of volunteer adoptive families working for adoptive families during all stages of adoption.

Los Ninos de Nuestros-Guatemala/Support Network/Listserve of over 800 families-
email: thomasschiller@msn.com (Thomas & Karen Schiller)

KAAN - Korean American Adoptee, Adoptive Family Network:
PO BOX 5585 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 www.kaanet.com

KAAN is the Korean American Adoptee Adoptive Family Network. Adoptees, Adoptive Parents and Korean Americans are involved in this organization, making it a most inclusive organization. KAAN is a network which links individuals and organizations across the United States and Canada. KAAN’s Mission is to network groups and individuals related to Korean adoptions. The network facilitates dialogue, promotes resource sharing, and disseminates information. KAAN works closely with its members, the Korean American community, and the Korean government to promote awareness of Korean adoption issues and develop programs that will benefit both the adoption and Korean communities.

OCDF - Our Chinese Daughters Foundation, Inc. (a non-profit foundation that supports families with children adopted from China.
) PO Box 1243 Bloomington, IL 61702-1243 - for a complimentary newsletter email: gberry1223@aol.com

PNPIC - The Parent Network for The Post-Institutionalized Child (Eastern Europe)
www.pnpic.org

The Parent Network for the Post Institutionalized Child is a not-for-profit organization: "A support network devoted to understanding the medical, developmental, emotional and educational needs of children adopted from hospital, orphanages and institutions throughout the world"

RESOLVE - The National Infertility Association, network of chapters nationwide (888) 623-0744
www.resolve.org

"We are a dynamic organization dedicated to providing education, advocacy and support for men and women facing the crisis of infertility."

Stars of David - www.starsofdavid.org
3175 Commercial Ave., Suite 100 Northbrook, Il 60062-1915 (847)-509-9929

Stars of David International, Inc. is a nonprofit information and support network for Jewish and interfaith adoptive families of all sizes, ages, and origins. Stars of David serves every stream of Judaism through its local chapter activities, international mailings, and the Internet. It provides help for all members of the triad including Jewish birth parents, adoptees, adoptive parents, prospective parents, single parents, grandparents, interfaith couples, transracial and transcultural families, and those with children by birth and adoption.

VAN - Vietnamese Adoptee Network, Inc.
www.van-online.org

The Vietnamese Adoptee Network seeks to maximize the Vietnamese adoptee experience in a caring, supportive environment by networking them to other Vietnamese adoptees and community resources.

Resources for Adoptive Families
Adoption Information Adoption Learning Partners - provides online interactive course on adoption topics (e.g., transracial adoption.) www.adoptionlearningpartner.org CASE - Center for Adoption Support and Education - adoption information and articles. www.adoptionsupport.org COMEUNITY-ADOPTION - Over 200 articles on adoption and adoptive parenting. www.comeunity.com/adoption/index.html NACAC - North American Council on Adoptable Children (651) 644-3036 or www.nacac.org NAIC - National Adoption Information Clearinghouse: a comprehensive resource on all aspects of adoption www.calib.com/naic/index.htm The Adoption Guide - Reports fraud and other unethical practices by adoption professionals and agencies www.theadoptionguide.com U.S. Department of State - International adoption information by country, citizenship, immunization, guidelines for travel and more http://travel.state.gov/adopt.html u u u
Support Groups AFT - Adoptive Families Today www.adoptivefamiliestoday.org P.O. Box 1726 Barrington, IL 60011-1726 (847) 382-0858 Adoptive Families Today is a support group located in Illinois for prospective adoptive parents, adoptive parents, adoption professionals and all those interested in adoption. Vision Statement: Adoptive Families Today will continue to grow as a leader in adoption education and support. We will be a catalyst for building awareness of adoption issues and changing attitudes. We will be a resource provider of adoption information. CAFFA - Chicago Area Families for Adoption www.caffa.org PBM 108 1212 S. Naper Boulevard B Suite 119 Naperville, IL 60540-8360 (630)585-4680 CAFFA provides information, education, and support for adoptive and pre-adoptive families. CHEER - Children of Eastern European Regions www.cheerchicago.org Children of Eastern European Regions, or CHEER, is a not-for-profit, volunteer group composed of families and individuals with adopted children or working on adopting from Eastern European countries. CHEER represents a unique opportunity to meet other families and individuals, for your children to meet other children born in Eastern Europe, and to build life long relationships! Objectives: (1) Provide a support network for those wanting to adopt and for those who have built a family through adoption (2) Provide information to and educate all members of the adoption process (3) Provide social opportunities for members' children to meet one another and understand what adoption means as a family building option (4) Educate and increase acceptance of adoption to the general public and (5) Provide the children and their families knowledge about the language, customs and culture of the areas from which the children have come. FCC - Families with Children from China www.fwcc.org FCC is a nondenominational organization of families who have adopted children from China. The purpose of FCC is provide a network of support for families who've adopted in China and to provide information to prospective parents. The purpose of this site is to consolidate the information that has been put together by the families of FCC, in order to make it easier for future parents to consider adopting from China. We also try to provide pointers to other adoption and China related resources available on the Web. FRUA - Families for Russian and Ukrainian Adoption (including neighboring countries) www.frua.org It is the mission of FRUA to support the whole life experience of Eastern European orphan children and to strengthen the families that are created through adoption. We are a support group of volunteer adoptive families working for adoptive families during all stages of adoption. Los Ninos de Nuestros-Guatemala/Support Network/Listserve of over 800 families- email: thomasschiller@msn.com (Thomas & Karen Schiller) KAAN - Korean American Adoptee, Adoptive Family Network: PO BOX 5585 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 www.kaanet.com KAAN is the Korean American Adoptee Adoptive Family Network. Adoptees, Adoptive Parents and Korean Americans are involved in this organization, making it a most inclusive organization. KAAN is a network which links individuals and organizations across the United States and Canada. KAAN’s Mission is to network groups and individuals related to Korean adoptions. The network facilitates dialogue, promotes resource sharing, and disseminates information. KAAN works closely with its members, the Korean American community, and the Korean government to promote awareness of Korean adoption issues and develop programs that will benefit both the adoption and Korean communities. OCDF - Our Chinese Daughters Foundation, Inc. (a non-profit foundation that supports families with children adopted from China. ) PO Box 1243 Bloomington, IL 61702-1243 - for a complimentary newsletter email: gberry1223@aol.com PNPIC - The Parent Network for The Post-Institutionalized Child (Eastern Europe) www.pnpic.org The Parent Network for the Post Institutionalized Child is a not-for-profit organization: "A support network devoted to understanding the medical, developmental, emotional and educational needs of children adopted from hospital, orphanages and institutions throughout the world" RESOLVE - The National Infertility Association, network of chapters nationwide (888) 623-0744 www.resolve.org "We are a dynamic organization dedicated to providing education, advocacy and support for men and women facing the crisis of infertility." Stars of David - www.starsofdavid.org 3175 Commercial Ave., Suite 100 Northbrook, Il 60062-1915 (847)-509-9929 Stars of David International, Inc. is a nonprofit information and support network for Jewish and interfaith adoptive families of all sizes, ages, and origins. Stars of David serves every stream of Judaism through its local chapter activities, international mailings, and the Internet. It provides help for all members of the triad including Jewish birth parents, adoptees, adoptive parents, prospective parents, single parents, grandparents, interfaith couples, transracial and transcultural families, and those with children by birth and adoption. VAN - Vietnamese Adoptee Network, Inc. www.van-online.org The Vietnamese Adoptee Network seeks to maximize the Vietnamese adoptee experience in a caring, supportive environment by networking them to other Vietnamese adoptees and community resources. u u u
Web Adoption Books and Materials Asia for Kids: Your Key to Cultural Connections www.asiaforkids.com Culture for Kids (513) 563-3100 or www.cultureforkids.com Multicultural Kids at www.multiculturalkids.com Perspectives Press at www.perspectivepress.com Tapestry Books: An Adoption Book Catalog (800) 765-2367 or www.tapestrybooks.com

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