Single Adoptive Familes - For Prospective Parents

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Post-Adoption Information

For more information
on children waiting
for families in
the U.S. foster care
system, see

AdoptUSKids

For information on child abuse and neglect, see

National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information

Single

Information and resources for single prospective parents and adoptive parents.

National Council for Single Adoptive Parents
Assists single people in the U.S. who want to adopt, the right of adoptable children to loving families, regardless of any difference in race, creed, color, national origin, or handicap the children may have.

Single Parent Adoption: What You Need to Know

Author(s): National Adoption Information Clearinghouse (DHHS)

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Year Published: 1994 - 10 pages

This fact sheet examines the trend in adoptions by single parents and reviews potential obstacles to these families. Adoption sources and costs of placement also are discussed.

The Value of Adoptive Parent Groups

Author(s): National Adoption Information Clearinghouse (HHS)

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Year Published: 1994 - 5 pages

This fact sheet explains the benefits of adoptive parent support groups to adoptive and prospective family members, children, social workers, and the legislative process. Typical activities also are identified, including social functions, educational programs, and support. The briefing lists resources for locating adoptive parent groups.

A Service of the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families,
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 September 22, 2004 by webmaster_naic@caliber.com.



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