Organizations for Adopting Family
National organizations to help adopting persons can be an excellent source of information and support. Listed here are several of such resources. |
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Adoptive Families and Friends is a social, educational, and
support group for adoptive families and families who are considering adoption. It is a non profit, non-sectarian, and a multi-cultural organization. |
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Adoptive Parents' Committee
P. O. Box 3525, Church St. Station
New York, NY 10008-3525 |
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American Academy of Adoption Attorneys AAAA
P.O. Box 33053,
Washington, DC 20033
(202) 832-2222 |
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Also-known-as, Inc. P.O. Box 6037
FDR Station
New York, NY 10150
(212) 386-9201 |
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This is an international network of individuals and organizations committed to honesty and openness in adoption and to reforms that protect all of those
involved from abuse or exploitation.
American Adoption Congress 1025 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 1012
Washington DC 20036
(202) 483-3399 |
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Directory of clinics and doctors in the US and Canada specializing in international adoption medicine. |
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Child Welfare Information Gateway was established by Congress to
provide the general public with easily accessible information on all aspects of adoption. CWIG publishes a variety of fact sheets on adoption issues and directories of adoption-related services. CWIG
does not place children for adoption or provide counseling.
Child Welfare Information Gateway
P.O. Box 1182
Washington, DC 20013-1182
Tel: 703-352-3488 / 888-251-0075
Fax: 703-385-3206
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Child Welfare League of America
440 1st St. NW, Suite 310
Washington D.C. 20001-2085
(202) 638-2952 |
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Joint Council on International Children's Services
117 South Saint Asaph Street
Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: 703-535-8045 |
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National Center for Adoption Law & Policy
303 East Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215-3200
Phone: 614.236.6730 |
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NACAC
970 Raymond Ave. Suite 106
St. Paul, MN 55114-1149
(651) 644-3036 | Fax: (651) 644-9848 |
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Resolve
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1350
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone 301-652-8585 |
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The National Adoption Center expands adoption opportunities for children throughout
the United States, particularly children with special needs and from minority cultures. |
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The National Council For Adoption (NCFA)
is a research, education, and advocacy organization that promotes the well-being of of all persons involved in the adoption process. |
Additional Information |
For additional information regarding organizations that can assist families during and after a
child adoption please visit Adoption
Services.org |