Adopting a Child With Special Needs
This article addresses the problems and concerns of parents or would-be parents who are thinking of adopting a child "with special needs". Topics covered include requirements for the adoptive parent; ... Details >
National Adoption Information Clearinghouse, Administration for Children and Families |
Adoption: Where Do I Start?
Answers to questions that are commonly asked by persons who are considering adoption. Topics covered include what children are available for adoption; who can adopt; what kinds of costs are involved; ... Details >
National Adoption Information Clearinghouse, Administration for Children and Families |
Explaining Adoption to Your Children, Family, and Friends
This fact sheet addresses the complicated issue of adoption, defining it, explaining it to others, and dealing with the feelings that arise. A complete bibliography, resource list and resources for ad... Details >
National Adoption Information Clearinghouse, Administration for Children and Families |
Foster Parent Adoption: What Parents Should Know
This factsheet is written for foster parents who are considering adopting a foster child or children. The information will also be helpful to a foster parent who already has adopted or to a new foster... Details >
National Adoption Information Clearinghouse, Administration for Children and Families |
Interested in Becoming a Foster or Adoptive Parent?
Based on data from the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System, there are about 568,000 children in foster care, of which an estimated 118,000 are awaiting an adoptive placement. States... Details >
Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families |
International Adoption: Health Aspects
Children adopted from other countries do have a higher rate of infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, parasites and hepatitis B. ... Details >
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Multiethnic Placement Act and Interethnic Adoption Provisions
Fact sheets and regulatory guidelines on the use of race, color or national origin as consideration in adoption and foster care placements.... Details >
Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Parenting the Sexually Abused Child
This article provides some basic information about child sexual abuse as well as some special considerations for parents who adopt children who have been victims of sexual abuse.... Details >
National Adoption Information Clearinghouse, Administration for Children and Families |
Subsidized Adoption: A Source of Help for Children with Special Needs and Their Families
This fact sheet presents details about financial assistance available to adoptive families who are considering adopting a child or children with special needs but are unable to afford the costs of car... Details >
National Adoption Information Clearinghouse, Administration for Children and Families |
The Impact of Adoption on Birth Parents
This resource is written for birth parents and addresses adoption form their point of view. It focuses on the most common experiences of parents who have voluntarily placed their infants for adoption.... Details >
National Adoption Information Clearinghouse, Administration for Children and Families |
