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Provides federal and state legislative news and analysis (including statutes and court decisions), adoption assistance (subsidy) information resources, legal resources, and advocacy resources.
Provides information about company-sponsored adoption benefit plans, including who is eligible for benefits, how company-sponsored benefit plans actually work, covered expenses and when they are paid, the types of adoption the benefit plans cover, adoption leave of absence from the workplace, a list of companies that offer adoption benefits, as well as other adoption assistance programs. If you are considering adopting a child, this is a great place to go for information regarding company-sponsored benefits.
Provides numerous links to other sites regarding adoption, including topics such as books and magazines for adults and children, photolistings of children available for adoption (including international adoption), newsgroups, and mailing lists.
Offers information about the process of adoption, including the type of children available for adoption, who is eligible, steps for agency adoption and independent adoption, guide books, and a list of national adoption organizations.
Provides information that encompasses the broad scope of adoption, including lists of agencies and photolistings, legal resources, information about international adoptions, FAQs for children about adoption, a walk-through of the adoption home study process, and much more.
Site geared toward birthmothers who choose adoption for their unborn child. The Open Door Adoption Agency is a Christian, non-profit organization that provides temporary living and counseling in the placement of a child for adoption. This site also provides information about Eastern European, Chinese, and Latin adoptions.
Site geared toward women that offers stories of adoptees, birthmothers, and adoptive mothers, provides conference and workshop information, and an free monthly online publication called The Adoption Connections Newsletter. Great support site for women touched by adoption.
Offers a list with descriptions of adoption agencies and organizations within the United States. The descriptions include address and phone number information, fees, membership information (when applicable).
Provides information the Ecuador Adoption Program, the Romania Adoption Program, and the China Adoption Program provided by this agency. Also includes a list of criteria for which adoptive parents must qualify.
Site of a non-profit international child placement agency. In conjunction with local service agencies, place children from other countries, such as Russia, Paraguay, Brazil, and Mexico, in families throughout the United States.
Written by Bill Betzen, this site concentrates on providing information about "open adoptions", including information to anyone considering the placement of an infant (including a checklist to use when searching for an agency), recommendations for anyone considering the adoption of an infant, infant adoption cost questions and issues,
Comprehensive site that provides 143 pages of photolistings of children available for adoption, categorized by age and sex. Also includes information on legislation, the adoption process, lists of adoption agencies and organizations, conferences and seminars, and other material pertinent to all aspects of adoption. This is a must visit!
Part of CourtTV, this site provides a straightforward explanation of the adoption process, private and agency adoptions, out-of-state and foreign adoptions, and choosing adoption for your child.
Site of adoption licensed agency and counseling services. Provides comprehensive material about the adoption process, types of adoption, procedures, international and domestic adoption, counseling, and fees.
Site for birthparents and adoptive parents. Provides a list of basic rights of birthmothers, information about open adoption, personal stories, and letters from adoptive parents waiting to adopt.
Site of a private, not-for-profit, adoptive-parent-led corporation, specializing in the preparation and support of families and single persons wishing to adopt from the United States and several countries around the world. Includes licensing information, fee structure, and general information about international adoption and policies. This site also has a comprehensive photolisting of children available for adoption that includes, health and development information, circumstances under which children came into custody available, and recommendations for placement.
Provides services to reunite children with birth families, or places them with adoptive families in the country of their birth or another country.
Provides information and support for birthparents and adoptive parents, information and resources for professionals in the adoption field, and links to other Web sites that provide information about adoption.
Lists branches of the federal government concerned with adoption, national organizations concerned with adoption, and other groups with specialized interest in adoption, such as advocacy, education, and financial support. Also includes links for international, national, and regional adoption exchanges, and photo listings.
Provides photolistings of children from the former Soviet Union and China. The site of Association of American Nonprofit Adoption Agencies, Inc. is an Arkansas corporation that does not place children for adoption, but rather contracts with licensed agencies to coordinate adoptions from the former Soviet Union and in some cases China. Although the individual listings do not provide as much health and development information as other sites, you can request video tapes and further information from AANAA, Inc. This site also provides a list of adoption agencies associated with AANAA, Inc. You can find other information related to adoption, such as a list of books, country-specific adoption and general adoption information, and resources for special-need children.
Quarterly magazine that contains articles that cover the broad scope of adoption. Included are personal stories, specialized columns, and advice for adoptees, adoptive parents, and birthparents.
This site is a first in that it is the first state to put its waiting-child photolisting on the Internet. Provides pictures and descriptions of children in custody of the state who available for adoption. The listings also include information about the children, such as age, personality traits, needs, and whether the child is physically, emotionally, mentally, or developmentally challenged.
Adoptee's and birthparent's stories, adoption issues, and search stories are a few of the offerings of this site. Also includes reader responses and links to other adoption sites.
Offers a wealth of information regarding searching for a birthparent or relinquished child, from information you will need to get started on your search (and how that info will help) to links to other adoption/search sites. If you are searching, you will appreciate the numerous links provided.
Kathy Martin offers search assistance at no charge (donations suggested however). This page clearly states the type of help you can expect from Kathy when searching for an adoptee or birthparent.
This comprehensive site contains tons of important information for those searching for birthparents, children, or siblings. You can find booklists (with reviews), legislative information, newsgroups (alt.adoption), FAQs regarding the alt.adoption newsgroup, and a list of support groups, broken down by country and state. This site also contains links to must-read information if you are considering the use of a searcher in your quest. A+!
Offers an online international searchable database dedicated to searching adoptees, birth parents, adoptive parents, and siblings. Enables you to register in the database as well as search for others in the database. To register for the database, you must provide your e-mail address.
Provides up-to-date information about adoption-related events and legislation, lists of books related to searching for children and birthparents, other links, newsletters, and newsgroups. This is a must-visit for anyone searching.
Great site with many tools for searching and tracking your family history. Useful in searching for birthfamily. This site contains helpful tools such as suggestions for "getting past the stone wall," a tutorial on the U.S. Federal Census, research outlines, and collections of compiled and original family records.
Informative page by KPIX Legal Analyst, Peter Keane. The 10 questions are those that are frequently asked by parents when trying to determine custody issues. The 10 questions cover topics such as the definition of custody, mediation and arbitration, the best interest of the child, and modification of current custody agreements.
Site where professionals interested in child custody and dependency evaluation can meet and discuss topics of mutual interest. Provides online and other custody and dependency resources (legal, psychological, general, and professional), mailing lists for those involved in custody evaluations, conference announcements, and the capability to search this site for specific information.
Site of a non-profit organization that is dedicated to monitoring courts and decisions so that the best interest of the child is the primary concern of decision makers. Offers case scenarios, e-mail, objectives, and general information regarding "the best interest of the child."
Great page and links for working through custody issues. Offers suggestions, plans, and strategies for working in the best interest of the child. Topics include taking stock of your situation, negotiating visitation and financing, mediation and arbitration, nontraditional families, state and federal laws affecting child custody, and worksheets.
Incredible site with wealth of information about the issue of child custody in the United States. Some topics included are types of custody arrangements and how those decisions are made, influences on decision-making, the child's wishes, mediation, and modifiability of custody and access orders.
Provides helpful information about the child support system, including basic child support program facts, newsletters and announcements, recent policy documents, and opportunity to offer feedback. Be sure to visit the External Information link for information about child support guidelines specific to your state.
Site of Children's Rights Council (CRC), a national, non-profit, tax exempt, IRS 501(c)(3) children's rights organization based in Washington, D.C. Provides information about children's rights, legislation regarding children's rights, and data on the state and national levels.
Offers straightforward information about the divorce process (including common grounds for divorce and no-fault divorce), child custody and visitation, child support and how to file for it, and suggestions to consider when choosing an attorney. The information presented at this site is clear and easy to understand. Excellent starting point for anyone fact-gathering.
Site geared toward Canadian law regarding child visitation and access. List of FAQs and answers that address topics such as court orders, modification of agreements, custodial interference, and child support. Difficult to read because of the format and colors, but provides useful information.
Ongoing site that provides court information to the public. The information available is general but in easy-to-understand language and covers legal terminology used in divorce, child custody and child support issues, court papers, and property and debt.
Site of the Divorce Care support group. Provides a list of Divorce Care support groups in your area, resources for self help, information on children and divorce, financial survival, and more.
Provides a "Short Divorce Course" that contains valuable information and outlines the process of divorce. Offers articles that relate to divorce, a self-help resource directory, and worksheets that help you get organized and focused when preparing for separation or divorce. Also provides links to other helpful sites.
Part of Divorce Helpline, this site provides a clear but gentle explanation about the differences between "legal" and the emotional, spiritual, and practical divorce.
Great site that contains links to family law in a state-by-state format, information about child custody and support, women's resources, men's resources, newsgroups and mailing lists, articles on family law and divorce, and more.
An electronic resource for people involved in, or facing the prospect of, divorce. Offers free articles and information on divorce-related topics and contains a Professional Referral section to locate help locate professional assistance near you. Also contains a FAQs section that applies to divorce.
Great site that contains news on child support issues, ways to remain involved with your kids when divorcing your partner, and links to child support laws in a state-by-state format.
Site that provides links to sites related to children and divorce, single parenting, support groups for kids of divorce, and a list of other available resources regarding children and divorce.
Walks you through the complicated route of the law and divorce. Includes definitions for those great legalese terms, diagrams of the divorce process, and tips on how to get what you want from divorce. This is a great place for straightforward information. Be sure to click on the "beat the system" link for more valuable info.
Contains FAQs to the most common questions pertaining to divorce and family law, an online newsletter and index, a state-by-state resource center, an interactive bulletin board, international and national laws pertaining to child abduction along with a link to the U.S. State Department, and more. Also contains helpful information regarding child custody and child support.
Bulletin Board on which you can post questions and answers pertaining to family law. Updated daily. Good place for support and sharing experiences as well as sharing knowledge.
Comprehensive list of links to other sites that cover family law, divorce, child custody and support issues, self-help for those experiencing separation or divorce, long-distance parenting, and more. Great site to visit when you're not sure what to search for in the family law arena.
Good site for kids and parents going through separation or divorce. Geared toward the "child's" best interest, this site, offers suggestions for guiding kids through the "divorce zone," workshop information, list of suggested readings, and links to other organizations.
Excellent description and explanation of the issues of child custody and visitation in a question/answer format. The questions are realistic and the answers are well thought out. If you have children and are considering separation or divorce, this is a good place to get general information.
Offers information about divorce and separation (somewhat specific to the state of California), data about child support, and family law news. Also provides columns and articles related to divorce, a directory of legal services, and an attorney registry.
Excellent page by the Editors of Nolo Press that addresses frequent questions asked about custody and visitation. Areas covered are court issues regarding custody and visitation, physical versus legal custody, custodial interference, child support, mediation, and modification of custody agreements. Great resource.
Dedicated to the memory of Amber Hagerman, this site provides information about runaway prevention, parental child stealing prevention, child neglect, child protection agencies, emotional abuse, abduction prevention and awareness, and links to Missing Children Web sites.
Site of a non-profit corporation based in Missouri whose purpose is to provide the general public with information about America's lost children via television stations and cable companies on a full time basis. Site provides satellite broadcast info, a section on helping law enforcement, and forms that enable you to list a missing child.
Great site that provides personal experience with abuse (the giving and receiving end), questions to help you determine whether you are an abuser or have been abused, information about the "cycle of abuse," and links to other sites that pertain to this subject.
This site is dedicated to enhancing Internet resources for the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Offers list of state-level programs on the prevention of child abuse, electronic newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on the developments of this site, and links to other helpful sites.
Site offers wealth of information, including statistics, methodological issues, sexual abuse of girls, sexual abuse of boys, substantiated cases, issue of memory, and additional resources.
Canadian site that provides a database of missing children, a list of Canada's missing children agencies, a library that contains helpful tips, pamphlets, special interest articles about missing children, child-care, and parenting. Mostly geared toward Canadians, but some information is universal.
Site dedicated to the recovery of missing, abused, and exploited children. Offers safety tips to keep your kids safe, lists of other resources that can answer questions you may have, and links to other important sites dedicated to the safety of children.
Provides support services for those whose children are missing, such as crisis counseling, search assistance, photo distribution assistance. Also provides photo-listings of missing children, child ID kits, and safety tips for parents.
Supportive site that provides personal stories as well as legal info and statistics on child abuse, bibliographic reference of films, videos, documentaries and presentations, list of journals and articles that pertain to child abuse, and directories listing agencies for services related to child sexual abuse. This is a great site that has tons a great information to offer.
Not a lot of bells and whistles at this sight, but really good, must-know information about child sexual abuse. Offers sections on symptoms, feelings the child (and the parent) may have, protecting kids, and listening to children.
Page that provides instructions for family and school if a child indicates that he or she has been abused. Offers do's and don'ts and specific steps to take in the event that something like this should take place. Geared toward a loving approach to children.
Site that is an interactive resource center—a meeting place for the exchange of information that serves the well being of children. Offers workshops and training, information resources on the well being of children, information about early childhood, and a spot about children's rights.
Contains publications and resources produced by CSN and other EDC injury prevention projects that include full-text in HTML format that can be viewed, downloaded, and printed directly from this site.
Provides a list of missing children. This page is free of charge and enables you to add to the list. Also provides a list of other sites on the Intenet that provide a similar service.
Site devoted to fighting all forms of family violence. Great info here, such as facts about domestic violence, readers stories, suggestions for where to get help, suggested reading list, and links to other sites that pertain to domestic violence.
Part of courtTV, this site provides information in a straightforward fashion about child abuse and neglect, what to do if you suspect abuse, child representation in abuse sitations, and more. Good place to start when investigating this topic.
Detailed descriptions of symptoms to look for in a child that is being abused (emotionally, physically, sexually) and description of symptoms displayed by abusers. Difficult to read because of the nature, but imperative information to have if you suspect child abuse.
Canadian site of a child abuse education and information center. Provides information, such as handbooks for recreational leaders, conference, and publications, to professionals, community agencies, and the public.
Offers tons of information about the different aspects of violence, including information for parents; data and info on trauma and disassociation, abuse, rape, and domestic violence; and a Net ratings guide.
Site of volunteer organization that is dedicated to providing immediate response and experienced guidance for the families of stranger abducted children. Also provides an online directory of missing children, literature about stranger abductions, and links to other sites pertaining to missing children.
Site dedicated to teaching personal safety to children. Offers videotapes that help teach your child how to recognize ploys of abductors, safety tips for parents and children, and links to other safety pages.
Loaded with graphics (be prepared to wait), this site provides data from the Salk Research Center, a quiz parenting quiz, and parenting tips that include child abuse prevention, parenting standards, information about kids in crisis and how to help, and how to talk with your preteen.
Site that contains suggestions for adults who suspect child abuse or are approached by a child indicating that he or she has been abused. Suggestions are specific to your reaction to the child and what you should do after the discussion with the child.
Site of an electronic clearinghouse via the World Wide Web for issues that pertain to domestic violence. Offers information about domestic violence in the forms of research papers and book suggestions, support for professionals, school safety info, list of treatment guidelines, gallery of children's art, poetry and prose by survivors, and links to help resources and other sites.
Site of a private, non-profit organization working in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Justice dedicated to the search for missing children and pursuit of child protection. Offers training for those involved in child protection and recovery, search assistance to those looking for missing children, and provides publications and resources pertinent to the safety of children. Also provides access to a missing children database.
Provides facts about the Child Abuse and Neglect program, statistics on child abuse and neglect, a national clearinghouse on child abuse and neglect information, and access to the National Data Archive on Child Abuse And Neglect.
Provides an array of topics on which you would want to educate your child, such as Internet safety, drugs and alcohol, home safety, stranger danger, and so on. This is a site that you can share with your children!
Provides links to missing children sites. The other sites aren't necessarily huge, but the info contained at those sites are equally as important.
Site that is an electronic resource for the prevention of lost, missing, abducted, or abused children. Offers tips and suggestions for educating your kids about abuse and strangers in a non-fearful, entertainment-driven way (including books and songs), online newsletters, information about corporate sponsorships, and I.D. card kits.
Dedicated to stopping the physical, emotional, and sexual assault on children. Provides a Child Protection Guide, a list of speakers on child abuse, and access to a Survivors & Victims Resource Database that contains over 350 resources in the U.S. and Canada.
Provides list of organizations and agencies in the United States for victims and survivors of child abuse and includes addresses, phone numbers, and fax numbers.
Great site that really does offer numerous suggestions of things to do with your kids that do NOT involve the television. Activities are listed by category, such as Arts and Crafts, Indoor/Outdoor Play, Tire 'em Out (one of my favorites!), and Older Kids Play, just to name a few. Excellent place to visit!
Way cool site that is about families and parenting. Features great articles about hot topics, such as choosing prenatal care, education in the United States, Attention Deficit Disorder, and so on. Also offers a "virtual community," calendar of family events, and a parent's forum.
Site that provides all kinds of information for parents, such as tips for taming your child (great perspective!), and links to recommended sites for parents.
Site contains a lot of good info for interacting with others, but the section for parents and teachers is great! Offers tips and articles from avoiding barriers between parents and children to changing behavior with positive discipline.
Super cool site that offers information on the following topics: activities, computing, education, travel, entertainment, and finance sections are just for starters. These sections are then broken down into sections of the United States. This site makes topics easy to find and provides great articles and information. This is a must-visit!
Web magazine for families with kids 12 and under. Provides family news, expert advice for FAQs, Web site reviews, movie reviews, community opportunities with other parents, and the capability to send and receive responses to what's offered at this site. Good stuff here!
Provides tools and suggestions for ways to enrich and fortify the family's ability to cultivate strengths to positively meet the challenges of life. Some of the topics covered in this site are educating parents, child care, public policy, and communities. Also provides links to other parenting sites.
Provides info about the health of kids, ranging from child behavior and development, to nutrition, general health, surgery, and immunizations. Offers a section for children that contains health FAQs for kids, games, and more. Also contains many tips and fun facts to know and tell! Lots of good info at this site!
Site written and maintained by moms for moms (dedicated to preserving the sanity of all moms). Offers support network on the Web for moms, articles about motherhood, suggestions for all types of working mothers (those inside and outside of the home), and opportunities to share your experience with others. Great site for new moms, providing you can find the time!
Way cool site that is geared toward parents that forgo outside employment and stay at home with kids, although not exclusive to stay-at-home parents. Offers an e-mail pen pal page for kids, at-home moms and dads, and grandparents; parenting tips and resources that include Internet access and family health and safety; books and magazine lists; online medical help; links to other parenting sites; and more! This site has just about everything you could ask for in a parenting/family site—and what it doesn't have, you will find a link! Great site.
Great online, monthly magazine that has feature articles (April's issue included "Educating Your Children About HIV and AIDS" and "Preparing Kids for the Dentist", just to name a couple), a section that addresses parenting matters, and other links for parents and kids. Be patient, however; the graphics are great, but seem to take forever to load.
Offers information about child care and federal programs for child care, tips for looking for and finding child care, a list of organizations serving child care and related professions, and links to other child care-related sites on the Net.
Web site dedicated to parents who raise kids with special needs. Provides a reading list for kids, nutrition information, as well as links to other parenting resources. Provides links and support for specific challenges, such as ADD, Chromosome X, and Down Syndrome, and access to national databases, such as GCRC Rare Disorder Network Database and NORD (National Organization for Rare Diseases).
Offers a wealth of information about raising kids of all ages. Some features include the "Chill Out" room, which offers suggestions to parents for relaxation, explaining money and chores (and that connection) to children, Internet access for kids, as well as bulletin boards to talk with other parents.
Home-based site that offers info on midwifery, nutrition, education for your kids, adolescent and teen info, and single parenting. Also has daily and weekly features, such as violence in the family and sibling rivalry. Also offers online shopping where merchandise is geared towards the parenting market. Cool site!
Good site that offers articles and online resources. Also provides calendar of events, but unless you actually live in New Mexico, the calendar probably won't be of much use. The articles, however, address daily issues that parents face, such as home video reviews, info on Montessori, and children facing death and dying. Also has online resources to other sites.
Great site that features a parent support interactive forum, articles on respectful parenting, four goals of misbehavior, handling kid's aggression, bridging the generation gap, and more! This site even contains a grandparenting column!
An online magazine for parents and children whose focus is family literacy. Offers opportunities for you and your children to write and share family stories; features articles geared toward grades preschool through 3, 4 through 6, and older; and book reviews. Also offers interactive story telling—very cool! This is a great site for family interaction!
Features parenting tips, such as "9 things to do instead of spanking," "How to handle sibling rivavlry," and "Saying, I love you." Also provides articles on parenting and online resources for parents and professionals.
Site that offers information on twin pregnancy, childhood, and adulthood. Features monthly articles and back articles about issues that parents and twins face.
Site interested in teaching parent/child interaction. Features articles on responsive discipline (how do I, as a parent, react?), an encyclopedia of parenting, and humor pages that offer anecdotes and quips.
