Links

Adoption Mosaic provides adoption education, training, and support to people touched by adoption. www.adoptionmosaic.org/

Adoptive Families Magazine is a leading adoption information source for families before, during, and after adoption. www.adoptivefamilies.com/

American Academy of Adoption Attorneys (AAAA) is a national association of attorneys who practice, or have otherwise distinguished themselves, in the field of adoption law. www.adoptionattorneys.org/

American Fertility Association educates the public about reproductive disease, and supports families during struggles with infertility and adoption. www.theafa.org/

Baby Names! Search database for thousands of names and meanings. www.babynames.com/

Coalition of Oregon Adoption Agencies (COAA) is made up of over 20 adoption agencies licensed in Oregon. www.oregonadoptionagencies.org/

EMK Press is a publisher of books for children and families whose lives have been touched by adoptions. www.emkpress.com/

Families of Russian and Ukrainian Adoptions Including Neighboring Countries (FRUA) supports families considering adoption, in the process, or who have adopted from the former Soviet Union and neighboring countries. www.frua.org/

Families with Children from China (FCC) provides information to prospective parents and support for families who have adopted in China. www.fwcc.org/

Gift of Adoption Fund is the largest public charity whose sole purpose is to fund adoptions. www.giftofadoption.org/

National Adoption Foundation (NAF) provides financial assistance, services and support to families, before, during and after their adoptions are finalized. www.nafadopt.org/

National Adoption Information Clearinghouse (NAIC) provides information on various topics related to adoption including adoption laws. www.naic.acf.hhs.gov/

National Council for Adoption (NCFA) promotes the well being of children, birthparents, and adoptive families by advocating for the positive option of adoption. www.ncfa-usa.org/

North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC) advocates for the right of every child to a permanent, continuous, nurturing and culturally sensitive family. www.nacac.org/

Northwest Adoptive Families Association (NAFA) is an adoptive family support group for families residing in the Pacific Northwest. www.nafaonline.org/

Oregon Department of Human Services has many adoption resources available online for Oregon families seeking to adopt. www.oregon.gov/DHS/children/adoption/

Oregon Post Adoption Resource Center (ORPARC) is an information and referral service for Oregon DHS adoptive and assisted guardianship families. www.orparc.org/

Reunion Registry helps to reunite adoptees and birthparents by registering with the International Soundex Reunion Registry. isrn.net/

RESOLVE provides education, advocacy, and support for men and women facing the crisis of infertility. www.resolve.org/

Shaohannah’s Hope is dedicated to helping prospective Christian families overcome the financial barriers associated with adoption. www.shaohannahshope.org/

U.S. Department of State contains international adoptions information and the International Adoption brochure. travel.state.gov/family

U.S. Department of State Travel Registration is where to obtain updated information on travel and security abroad. travelregistration.state.gov/