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New Features on the NAIC Website

In July 2004, the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse (NAIC) website got a new look and feel based on feedback from our customers. The information you've come to rely on has remained the same, but you'll be able to access it more quickly and easily than ever.

We recognize that new websites take some getting used to, so we've put together a list of new features to help our users get acquainted with the new, improved NAIC.

1. Reorganization of the site around customer groups

We heard from professionals that they wanted easy access to information for administrators (including What Works in Adoption Programs and the Child and Family Services Reviews), and information for professionals who work with families (including Recruiting and Preparing Families and Post-Adoption Information). That's why resources for professionals, including Clearinghouse publications and links to information from organizations in the field, are divided into these two categories.

2. New icons

We've added new icons, or graphical images, to help guide users' eyes as they navigate the site.

	The globe icon signifies links that take users to other web pages, usually those outside the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse and our partner site, the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information. When you select a link with a globe icon that leads to an external website, you will see a pop-up window that tells you that you are leaving the site. Read more about pop-up windows for external links.
	The book signifies a publication that is published or distributed by the Clearinghouse.
	The people icon signifies an organization related to child abuse and neglect, child welfare, or adoption from our database.
	The newspaper signifies an article from our Children's Bureau Express Online Digest for professionals in child abuse and neglect, child welfare, and adoption.
	The calendar signifies a conference on child abuse and neglect, child welfare, or adoption organization.

3. Improved search features

Clearinghouse Search

We've enhanced our search function to provide you with better results.

When you type a search term into the Search Clearinghouse box on the upper right of the NAIC homepage, you'll receive results in the following categories. Note the icons next to the categories below:

	Clearinghouse Website Search Results - links to web pages on the NAIC website on which the search term is mentioned.
	Clearinghouse Publications Search Results - relevant Clearinghouse publications, which can be printed or ordered.
	Related Organizations Search Results - organizations related to your search term.
	Children's Bureau Express Online Digest Search Results - articles from our online digest for professionals related to your search term.
	Conference Calendar Results - upcoming conferences related to your search term.

4. New "Who to Contact for Help" Search

We've made it easier to find State and local adoption contacts specific to the different needs of customer groups. Look for the "Who to Contact for Help" search on the right side of the page to search for adoption agencies, support groups, State adoption and foster care officials, and more. Results present select resources from the National Adoption Directory Search, which you can use to broaden or narrow your search.

For more search options, see our new Clearinghouse Library Search Clearinghouse Publications Search, and A-Z Index.

5. Pop-up windows for external links

The Administration on Children and Families requires its websites to inform users when they are exiting the site and going to a non-Federal site. Our pop-up window asks users to click "ok" to show they are aware that they are leaving the Clearinghouse site and that they are aware that the Clearinghouse is not responsible for the content on non-Federal websites.

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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

For more information, contact:
National Adoption Information Clearinghouse
330 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20447
Phone: (703) 352-3488 or (888) 251-0075
Fax: (703) 385-3206
E-mail: naic@caliber.com

Updated on August 10, 2004 by webmaster_naic@caliber.com.