National Adoption Information Clearinghouse (NAIC)
http://naic.acf.hhs.gov/index.cfm
The NAIC provides comprehensive information about adoption by United States citizens, including infant and international adoption and the adoption of children with special needs. The NAIC maintains the National Adoption Directory, a database of adoption literature, adoption experts, adoption agencies, crisis pregnancy centers, and other adoption-related services; excerpts of state and federal laws on adoption information; and information on ongoing research projects concerning adoption. Most NAIC services are free.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
http://www.hhs.gov/children/index.shtml
This Web page provides links to adoption-related, child, and family information.
U.S. Department of State
http://travel.state.gov/family/adoption/adoption_485.html
The U.S. Department of State Office of Children's Issues coordinates policy and provides information on international adoption. This Web page offers an international adoptions booklet, recent updates on events that impact adoption policy around the world, and adoption information specific to numerous countries, alphabetized by country.
Credits
| Author | Bets Davis, MFA |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Michele Cronen |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman |
| Associate Editor | Terrina Vail |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Last Updated | April 7, 2006 |
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