Africa Adoption
China Adoption
Ethiopia Adoption
Guatemala Adoption
Haiti Adoption
Hoping to Adopt
International Adoption
Kazakhstan Adoption
Korea Adoption
Older Child Adoption
Parenting Children with Special Needs
Reactive Attachment Disorder
Russia Adoption
Transracial Adoption
Ukraine Adoption
Vietnam Adoption
International Adoption Articles
Intercountry Adoption of a Relative
Is it possible for me to adopt a family member? Prospective adoptive parents wishing to adopt relatives from overseas should be aware of U.S. Government laws and regulations that... [more]
International Adoption Costs
Before you figure out how you are going to pay for the adoption, you need some idea of the total cost of the adoption. (You need to know where you’re going before you can get there!) ... [more]
Military Adoption Benefits
If you are on active duty in the military, you are eligible for reimbursement of expenses up to $2,000 for the adoption of a single child and up to $5,000 per family per year. There is one... [more]
Special Needs
All About Visas
The Department of State Consular Officer who adjudicates your child’s immigrant visa application is required to conduct an investigation (called the “I-604 Orphan Investigation&... [more]
Apply for a Certificate of Citizenship
In January, 2004, U.S. citizenship procedures for internationally adopted children changed. This follows the Citizenship Act of 2000. Change Affects only IR-3 Families The IR-3 entry ... [more]
If You Live Abroad
Adoption Booklet
Where Do I Start?
Deciding to Adopt, Glossary, Pros & Cons, Restrictions & Requirements
Ask the Adoption Doctor
Newest Questions, Archives, Specialist Bios
Country Information
Recent Trends, China, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Korea, Russia, Ukraine
Types of International Adoption
Agency, Camp-to-Adopt, Facilitator, Independent, Intercountry Adoption of a Relative, Military & Overseas, Special Needs
How To Adopt
Choose a Country, Select a Professional, International Homestudy, Dossier, I-600A
Finding Your Child
Referrals, Accepting a Referral, Turning Down a Referral, Photolistings
International Photo Listing
International Photo Listing
Money Considerations
General Costs Overview, International Adoption Costs, Raising Money for Adoption, State & Federal Tax Benefits, Employer Benefits, Military Adoption Benefits, Subsidies
Legal Considerations
Adopting / Re-adopting in the U.S., Country Regulations, State Laws, international visas
Issues to Consider
Infertility, Adoption Language, Race/Culture, Birthfamily Search, The Importance of Names for Adoptees, Your Child's Birth History
Waiting For Your Child
Insurance, Involve Family, Lifebooks & Journals, Locate Service Providers, Prepare Siblings, Take Care of Yourself
Child Health
Attachment & Bonding, Medical Issues in Internationally Adopted Children, Disabiities Reference Library, Evaluations & Adoption Medicine, Language Development
Centers For Disease Control
Adoption Booklet, Health Advisories & Inoculations
Immigration & Citizenship
All About Visas, Apply for a Certificate of Citizenship, Citizenship, Defining, Fingerprinting, Free Forms to Download, If You Live Abroad, Immigration Booklet, Immigration Words & Terms, Local Offices, Pre-Adoption Approval
Internal Revenue Service
Federal Tax Benefits
U.S. State Department
Adoption Booklet, Embassies & Consulates, Hague Updates, Passports, Travel Warnings
Adoption Travel
To Travel or Not to Travel, Can One Parent Travel Alone?, Safety, Calling Home, More Travel Resources, Taking Other Children Along?, Preparing to Travel, Travel Destinations, Travel Stories, Travel Planning
Back Home
Announcements, Ceremonies, Entering the U.S. With Your Adopted Child, Medical Examination After Arrival, New Parents, Showers, Transition Period, Troubled Placement
Support
Books & Journals, Chat, Faith & Spirituality, Forums, Poetry, Stories, Support Groups
Tools & Resources
Articles, Camps, Currency Converter, Cybercafes, Directory of Professionals, Flags, Growth Percentile, Lifebooks, Magazines, Maps, Meanings of Names, Metric Conversions, News, Scrapbooks, Screensavers, Time Zones, Weather, Parallel Lives
