Adoption Links
Over the years we've surfed the web to find new and reliable sources of information on adoption. There are many great sites out there, but we find ourselves going back to the same handful time after time. Here is a list of sites, along with specific articles from those sites, that we have found most useful.
The main sites
NAIC National Adoption Information Clearinghouse: Loads of information covering all aspects of adoption. From articles to research data, if you have a question, I'm sure they have an answer for you.
Adoptive Families Magazine This is our favorite magazine! As its name suggests, it covers issues affecting adoptive families, but also has great parenting articles on issues that are universal - like peer pressure, first day of school, and understanding your child's learning style. The web site has links to their best and most requested articles available in web form or as PDF's that you can print out.
National Adoption Center Great source of information. Their motto is "There are no unwanted children, just unfound families." I love it!
Dave Thomas Foundation That lovable goof who founded Wendy's also founded an organization dedicated to promoting adoption and adoption issues. This site has some good basic information about adoption, as well as information on how you can help.
Open Adoption & Familiy Services Our agency, I know, but their site has some great information about Open Adoption.
Fostering Families Today Like its title implies, this magazine focuses on the issues surrounding foster care. What does this have to do with adoption? Plenty, since 20% to 25% of the children in the foster care system are waiting to find permanent adoptive homes.
The articles
From Adoptive Families Magazine
These are also available as PDF documents for printing as handouts.Adoption Language Styleguide Written as a guide for those in the media, but definitely relevant for all.
Truth about Domestic Adoption Dispels common myths about Domestic/Open Adoption.
Nature and Nurture Early research results reveal that children adopted into families fare as well as those born into them.
From Open Adoption & Family Services
Child-centered approach An explanation of OA&FS's child-centered philosophy in Open Adoption. It was this philosophy, along with the great respect they have for birthparents, that drew us to this agency. No matter what form of adoption a family chooses, this philosophy can be applied in part or in whole.
Fears and Facts About Open Adoption. Another good myth-busting srticle.
OA&FS Families Survey A recent survey results focusing on all members of the adoption triad and their feelings about Open Adoption.
