Health Insurance/Finanical Assistance

The following publications and organizations provide additional information on Health Insurance/Finanical Assistance

Publications

1.   Adoption and the Stages of Development - This fact sheet reviews adoption and the stages of development the adopted child goes through.
   
   
2.   Adoption Laws - This publication contains links to federal and state laws about adoption.
   
   
3.   Adoption: Where Do I Start? - This fact sheet provides basic information about adoption to help clarify the adoption process.
   
   
4.   AdoptUSKids.org - AdoptUSKids.org is a national photo listing service for children awaiting adoption across the United States.
   
   
5. How to Adopt (Copyright © CAP) - This publication contains information on adoption, the adoption process, things you need to know if you would like to adopt, and where to go for additional information.
   
   
6. Parenting After Adoption (Copyright © Resolve) - This publication provides information and support for parents who have decided to adopt a child after experiencing infertility. Specific information is provided for adopting infants, toddlers, or school-age children.
   
   
7.   Parenting the Adopted Adolescent - This fact sheet explores the effect of adoption on adolescent development and behavior, including identity formation, fear of abandonment, issues of control, feelings of not belonging, and desires to connect with birth families.
   
   
8. Pregnancy Choices: Raising the Baby, Adoption, and Abortion #AP102 (Copyright © ACOG) - This pamphlet is designed to help sort through options, feelings, and the short- and long-term effects of the choices available to help make the right decision.
   
   
9.   Single Parent Adoption: What You Need to Know - This fact sheet looks at the reasons for growing acceptance of single parent adoption. It also discusses some of the questions and issues that single parents may have.
   
   

Organizations

1.   Administration for Children and Families
   
   
2. Adopt America Network
   
   
3. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Resource Center
   
   
4. Children Awaiting Parents, Inc.
   
   
5.   Children's Bureau, ACF, HHS
   
   
6. National Adoption Center
   
   
7.   National Adoption Information Clearinghouse, ACYF, ACF, HHS
   
   
8. National Council For Adoption
   
   
9. National Foster Parent Association
   
   
10. Nemours Foundation
    
    

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