Pregnancy Choices: Raising the Baby, Adoption and Abortion
Many women have mixed feelings when they find out that they are pregnant. They may wonder if they are ready and willing to accept all that comes with bringing up a child. When you find out you are pre... Details >
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists |
A Kid's Guide to Adoption
Provides answers to kids' questions about adoption.... Details >
Nemours Foundation |
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 |
Are You Pregnant and Thinking About Adoption?
Answers questions and concerns that someone may have who is pregnant and unsure about keeping the baby, and is considering adoption.... 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 |
Infant Adoption Awareness Training Program
The Infant Adoption Awareness Training Program is a multi-level adoption awareness training to designated staff at public and non-profit private entities that provide health and counseling services to... Details >
National Council For Adoption |
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 |
