Has extensive advice for anyone searching for a birth parent. "… advocates for the civil and human rights of adult citizens who were adopted as children."
Introduction to the history of child adoption in the United States with profiles of people, organizations, topics, and studies. Features a timeline with associated essays on topics such as the 1851 passage of the first modern adoption law, opposition by the National Association of Black Social Workers to transracial adoptions, and the 2000 act that allowed foreign-born adoptees to automatically become American citizens. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
A guide for U.S. citizens interested in adopting a child in China and applying for an immigrant visa for the child to come to the United States. Topics include procedures, age and civil requirements, agencies, required documents, U.S. immigration procedures, timing, and costs.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
The gateway to a 'network of more than 40 Web sites devoted to the entire family lifecycle - from preconception through the teenage years.' Some in Spanish. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Addresses issues arising from adoptions 'placing a child who is of one race or ethnic group with adoptive parents of another race or ethnic group.' Topics include preparing for such an adoption and how to help your adopted child have a strong sense of cultural identity.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
