Adoption

Americans for Open Records Americans for Open Records- Supports public access to birth certificates and medical records. Includes articles, active lobby details and personal pages. A Westernized Adoptee A Westernized Adoptee- Discussion forum to discuss the ramifications of the westernization of adoptees, both culturally and ethnically. Healing Families Dismembered By Adoption Healing Families Dismembered By Adoption- Reunion, relationships, and natural parents adopting-back the children they had lost to infant-adoption. NPR : Barriers to Adoption for Communities of Color NPR : Barriers to Adoption for Communities of Color- Ed Gordon and guests explores overcoming obstacles to adoption in USA communities of color. [11:46 streaming audio broadcast] NPR : Scams Plague Efforts to Adopt Beyond Borders NPR : Scams Plague Efforts to Adopt Beyond Borders- Michael Montgomery of American RadioWorks reports on problems with adoptions of children from the former Soviet Union. [17:10 s… National Adoption Day National Adoption Day- A collective national (USA) effort to raise awareness of the children in foster care waiting to find permanent families. International Adoption Medical Clinics International Adoption Medical Clinics- Contact information for several medical clinics that specialize in helping internationally adopted children with ailments that are uncommon… Origins Canada Origins Canada- Supporting people separated by adoption and asking for an inquiry into alleged illegal and exploitive adoption practices. Domenici and Lincoln Introduce ICPC Bill Domenici and Lincoln Introduce ICPC Bill- Legislation (S. 2779) to improve the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) was introduced by Senators Pete Domenici (R-N… American Academy of Adoption Attorneys American Academy of Adoption Attorneys- Promotes reform of adoption laws and helps disseminate information on ethical adoption practices. Member directory, media contacts, and new… The ALMA Society The ALMA Society- Advocates for the right of adopted persons to know the truth of their origin. Offers an adoption reunion registry. Association of Administrators of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children Association of Administrators of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children- Provides information on a uniform law enacted in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and… The Adoption History Project The Adoption History Project- A digital public history resource, profiling people, organizations, topics, and studies that shaped modern American adoption theory and practice. American Adoption Congress American Adoption Congress- International network of individuals and organizations committed to adoption reform. Includes a profile, news, list of board members, legislation infor… Adoption Fraud Adoption Fraud- Court unseals adoption records in Florida due to fraudulent black market baby broker activity. Includes Associated Press coverage. Adoptee's Right to Know Adoptee's Right to Know- Promoting the right of adoptees to learn about their birthfamilies. Search, legal, and activist resources. Bastard Nation Bastard Nation- Focused on equal access for adoptees to their original birth certificates, adoptee dignity, combating negative stereotypes of adoptees, and providing a forum for t… Denise's Genealogy and Adoption Page Denise's Genealogy and Adoption Page- Personal homepage of Denise Elaine (Beckwith) Frederick, containing links for Denise's genealogy research, adoption story and personal favori… Cyndi's List Cyndi's List- Listing of genealogy and adoption sites. Orphans' Home Website Orphans' Home Website- Transcriptions of orphan adoptee and foster children listings in orphanages, homes and poorhouses from U.S.-Canadian censuses and other records. Adoption and Fostering of Children In South Australia Adoption and Fostering of Children In South Australia- Produced by the State Library of South Australia. Includes publications available at the Library and a list of relevant exte… Adoption and Wardship in Victoria Adoption and Wardship in Victoria- Complied by the Public Records Office Of Victoria. History of relevant legislation, records and records types, access restrictions and repositor… Benevolent Society: Post Adoption Resource Centre Benevolent Society: Post Adoption Resource Centre- Information and counselling services offered to those affected by adoption in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territo… Australians Caring for Children Inc (ACC) Australians Caring for Children Inc (ACC)- A non-profit association providing support to adoptive families and aid to orphaned and abandoned children in developing countries. Australian Families for Children Inc. (AFC) Australian Families for Children Inc. (AFC)- A not-for-profit organisation facilitating intercountry adoption. Adoption process, resources and services. Wikipedi: Adoption in Australia Wikipedi: Adoption in Australia- Overview of the policies and services for adoption. Attorney-General's Department: Intercountry Adoption Attorney-General's Department: Intercountry Adoption- Federal government agency primarily responsible for developing and maintaining intercountry adoption arrangements with other … Residential and Commercial Property Inspections Residential and Commercial Property Inspections- Provides list of services, FAQ, foreclosure listings and contact info. Freeze Home Inspections Freeze Home Inspections- Providing licensed, certified, professional home inspection services for Austin and surrounding area. Includes company details and contact information. Engineered Real Estate Inspection Engineered Real Estate Inspection- Home Inspections by a Professional Engineer and Certified Inspector