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Adoption information, received from different sources, may easily overwhelm prospective adoptive parents. There are some organizations whose websites provide some valuable tips for the people seeking to adopt. We recommend the following adoption sites as the most informative and valuable. They are all about different aspects of adoption.
Adoptive Families
The online adoption and parenting guide, has provided trusted adoption information and inspiration to families for over 30 years.
U.S. Department of State - Passport Services & Information
Everything you need to apply for your passport! Don’t wait; apply as early as possible.
U.S. Department of State - International Adoption Page
The most up-to-date news and information on international adoption rules and regulations.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Formerly Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), the USCIS.gov site provides general information and all required forms available for download.
Adoption Today Magazine
Adoption Today Magazine is a valuable resource for parents of adopted children or prospective adoptive parents. A very informative magazine, it covers all adoption, health, parenting, cultural, and other issues, all in one place! Makes a great gift.
Adoption Online Magazine
Started by an adoptive mother, this site and online magazine provides invaluable resources and advice on parenting older children. It includes unique sections on pre-adoption considerations as well as attachment and bonding issues.
Assistant Stork
Your Documents and Visa Specialist.
Common Medical Report Problems
Top ten medical diagnoses of orphans in former Soviet states and their western interpretation.
Vital Record Services
Get copies of death, marriage, and divorce records delivered to your door.
American Adoption Congress
The purpose of this web resource is to locate the information on adoption reforms that you are seeking.
Child Adoption Funds
Our mission is to allow adoptive couples and individuals to establish a personalized 501(C)(3) foundation, which can be used to raise the funds necessary to pay for the cost of their international adoption on a tax-deductible basis. Beyond utilizing the foundation to help finance "taking a helpless child out of a hopeless situation," through adoption, it is our hope that the foundation accounts will be used to do ongoing "good work."
Baby Names
Choose a name for your future child, search hundreds of names, and chat with other moms and dads online.
Russian Words List
A functional list of Russian words (with pronunciation) might be very helpful on your adoption trip. Available in different formats.
Legal Consumer Guide to International Adoption
A collection of California laws, statistics, and legal articles pertinent to international adoption.
Directory of International Adoption Medical Clinics
Directory of clinics and doctors in the US and Canada, specializing in international adoption medicine.
Independent Doctor in Moscow, Russia
If you wish to contract an independent doctor, who can come with you to the orphanage and examine the child, please feel free to contact Dr. Tsepkov. |