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Adoption

A Baker’s Dozen of Articles – Caring for the Adoptee – Perspectives on Challenged Family Building
About KAAN
Administration for Children and Families Home Page
Adopting a Baby, Child, Infant. Foreign, Foster Care, Single, Step Parent Adoptions
Adoption – Adoptive Families
Adoption – Learn About Baby Adoption, International Adoption, Adoption Agencies
Adoption e-learning courses – Adoption Learning Partners
Adoption in America NPR
Adoption Institute
Adoption Issues – Adoption Information Resource Center Support Services
Adoption Mosaic
Articles and fact sheets on adoption, infertility, challenged family building – Perspectives Press
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
FRUA Home Page – Eastern European Adoption
How to Adopt – U.S.Department of Health & Human Services
InterCountry Adoption
International Adoption Articles
International Adoption Clinic – University of Minnesota
National Adoption Center Adopt a Child
North American Council on Adoptable Children – NACAC
Open Adoptions – Child, Baby Adoption. Open Adoption – Birth, Birthparents, Closed
Show Hope Home
Unlocking the Heart of Adoption
Welcome to Creating a Family
World Map Adoption Statistics

Adoption in the News

Child Trends
KIDS COUNT Census Data Online

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Advocacy and Support

Adoption Subsidy Advocates Adoption Policy Resource Center
American Adoption Congress
case Center for Adoption Support and Education Home Page
Child Advocacy 360
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Child Welfare League of America
Children’s Bureau Website
Children’s Defense Fund
Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute
Joint Council of International Children’s Services
National Abandoned Infants Assistance Resource Center
Pact, An Adoption Alliance
RainbowKids.com Adoption Information, Support, Child Photolistings, Articles and Resources
Resources for Troubled Families – Family Crisis – Abuse, Care, Children, Families, Foster, Information
Tennessee Adoption Support & Preservation teaches families how to ensure successful adoptions

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Attachment

Attachment Disorder Information and Support at ATTACh.org.
Attachment Theory Research and Measurement at Stony Brook
Reactive Attachment Disorder – The Little Prince

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Behavioral Concerns

About Teen Suicide
Drug Screening
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Mental Retardation at NOFAS
Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide
Suicide Prevention and Awareness Resources – TeacherVision.com
The Jed Foundation
Trevor Project

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Birth Parent Information

National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI) Working to End Father Absence
Promoting Responsible Fatherhood, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Home Page
Unplanned Pregnancy – Choose Adoption – For Birth Fathers

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Blogs

2010 Tapestry Adoption & Foster Care Conference The Tapestry Blog
Adoption – Opinion – Relative Choices Blog – NYTimes.com
Adoption and Foster Care Answers
Adoption Think Tank
AFCARS Latest Number on Foster Care-Adoption from Care FY2009 – Reflections of a Foster Youth
Ethica – An Independent Voice for Ethical Child Adoption
Foster Adoption – News and Information for Those Planning to Adopt Through Foster Care
Foster Care – Provides Information on Foster Care Including Adult, Respite, and Kinship
John Raible – Supporting Transracial Adoption
Ronald Federici’s Blog

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Culture and Transracial Resources

Language Development in Internationally Adopted Children
Learn Chinese, Chinese Books, Chinese Clothing, Chinese Jewelry, Moon Cakes and more.
Race Matters Consortium
Think Cultural Health

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Current Research

EMK Press, Books and Resources for Families formed by Adoption

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Developmental Issues

Child Development Lab
Texas Christian University – Institute of Child Development

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Diagnoses

Autism Speaks, Video Glossary
National Autistic Society
Wrong Planet – Autism Community

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Disabilities

Children’s Disability Articles
Community Parenting Support – Parenting Adoption Special Needs
Disability Scoop – Developmental Disability News
DRM Regional Resource Directory Tennessee
National Resource Center for Special Needs Adoption
OpenDoorsTN – Find Disability Services Here
Tennessee Disability Pathfinder
Wheelchairs ramps, lifts, door openers, etc.

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E-Newsletters and Magazines

Adoption Month Magazine – Largest Online Adoption Publication
Adoption Today
Adoptive Families Bookstore

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EXPERT Corner

Beyond Consequences
Casey Life Skills
Circle of Security
Dr. Ronald S. Federici
Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute
Extreme Recruitment
Love and Logic – Helping Parents and Teachers Raise Responsible Kids
NACAC Adoptalk Articles & Publications

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Financial Resources

Angel Food Ministries
Miracle Ear
Pajama Program!

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Foster and Resource Parenting

Adoptive Families Resources for Parents Adopting from Foster Care
AdoptUsKids – Children In Foster Care Awaiting Adoption
American Foster Care Resources, Inc.
Foster Care – The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy
FosterCluc – The National Network for Young People in Foster Care!
Harmony Adoptions’ ParentaChild.org is a resource for Foster and Resource Parents
Mockingbird Society
National Foster Care Month
National Foster Parent Association – Walk Me Home
National Resource Center for Permanency & Family Connections – Family Search & Engagement (FSE)
SAFE Family Adoption and Foster Care Home Study
Utah’s Child & Family Services Adoption Connection

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Grief and Loss

Helping Adopted Children Cope With Grief and Loss – U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

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Kids and Teens

Adoption Clubhouse
Trevor Chat The Trevor Project

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Legal Resources

Adoption – Legal Information Institute
Chattanooga Bar Association
Children’s Rights
Knoxville Bar Association
Legal Aid in Tennessee
Memphis Bar Association
Nashville Bar Association
Protecting Children from Child Abuse and Neglect
Voice for Adoption Advocacy
Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy

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Medical

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS
Center for Adoption Medicine
National Sleep Foundation
Parents Medical Guide

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Mental Health

American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
NAMI Tennessee – The State’s Voice on Mental Illness
National Institute of Mental Health – Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Troubled Children A Series About Children and Mental Health From The New York Times
Tulane Infant Institute

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Parenting Skills and Discipline

Aware Parenting Institute
Get Your ANGRIES Out
Positive Discipline Article Archives
Positive Parenting
Preventive Ounce
Regional Intervention Program (RIP) Parenting That Works
Teaching Tolerance
WonderWise Parent at Kansas State University
ZERO TO THREE Homepage

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Professional Resources

Adoption Quarterly
Case Training for Professionals
CBEIP Home
Child Welfare Information Gateway
EAGALA Founder Greg Kersten’s O.K. Corral Series
Equine Guided Education Association – EGEA
National Association of Social Workers
National Resource Center for Permanency & Family Connections Teleconferences

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School Resources

Adoption Articles Adopted Teens Adoptive Parents Families
Adoptive Families Back to School Kit
Creating a Classroom for Adopted and Non-Adopted Children – Be your child’s advocate _ School Issues
Going Back to School
http–www.cpfanj.org-resources-Section_for_Educators.pdf
http–www.ifapa.org-pdf_docs-AdoptionBasicsforEducators.pdf
http–www.mnadopt.org-Factsheets-Adoption School Impact_Elementary.pdf
Impact on Adopted Children at School
Issues for Adopted Kids Starting School Common Fears for Adoptees Entering Kindergarten
School Article 2
School Counselor Resources
The Problems A Child Faces Post-adoption LIVESTRONG.COM
What do you say to the school about adoption and your child -

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Tennessee Specific Resources

Department of Children’s Services – Tennessee Counties Index
Family Help in Tennessee
NAMI Tennessee
Tennessee Adoption Photolisting
Tennessee Adoption Support & Preservation teaches families how to ensure successful adoptions
Tennessee Adoption Tour
Tennessee Center for Child Welfare
Tennessee Department of Children’s Services
Tennessee Government Phone Number Search
Tennessee Government
Tennessee Voices for Children
The DRM Regional Resource Directory Tennessee

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Therapeutic Approaches

Equine Therapy

Healing with horses
Welcome EAGALA Primary Site
What Is Equined-Facilitated Psychotherapy and Equine-Facilitated Learning NARHA

Play Therapy

Childswork Childsplay – Counseling Resources
National Institute For Play

TFCBT

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy – Home

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Trauma, Abuse and Neglect

ChildTrauma
National Child Traumatic Stress Network – Child Trauma Home
Trauma Information Pages Comprehensive Resources on Traumatic-Stress, PTSD & Dissociation

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Videos

Educational Videos – Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
Multiple Transitions A Young Child’s Point of View about Foster Care and Adoption
YouTube – I’m Legit

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