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Adoption
Adoptions
http://forums.adoption.com Find support and encouragement from others regarding adoption. Adoptive Families Magazine http://www.adoptivefamiliesmagazine.com/ Adoptive Families, the award-winning national adoption magazine, is the leading adoption information source for families before, during, and after adoption. Adoptive Parents Committee, Inc. http://www.adoptiveparents.org/ Parent support group dedicated to improving all aspects of the adoption and interim (foster) care process. Center for Adoption Policy http://www.adoptionpolicy.org/ Extensive website providing research, analysis and education to practitioners and the public about current legislation and practices governing domestic and international adoption in the United States, Europe, Asia, Latin America and Africa. Center for Adoption Support and Education http://adoptionsupport.org/ A non-profit organization dedicated to providing support and education to everyone in the adoption community. Child Welfare Information Gateway http://www.childwelfare.gov/ Child Welfare Information Gateway provides access to information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families. The Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute http://www.adoptioninstitute.org/ A national organization devoted to improving adoption policy and practice. Friends in Adoption http://www.friendsinadoption.org/ A non-profit, licensed adoption agency whose goal is to help people make informed decisions about adoption. Infertility & Adoption http://infertility.adoption.com/ Providing a place of learning, growth, connection, and support to those who are or will be raising "chosen" children. Internal Revenue Service - Adoption Credit http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc607.html You may be able to take a tax credit for qualifying expenses paid to adopt an eligible child (including a child with special needs). Jewish Adoption http://jewish.adoption.com/ Jewish parents hoping to adopt, Jewish adoption professionals, forums full of adoption information for Jewish families, an adoption registry to search for Jewish birth families, waiting kids, scriptures, poetry, family stories, and much more. Jewish Adoption and Foster Care Organization (JAFCO) https://jafco.org/ Jewish Adoption and Foster Care Options, Inc. (JAFCO) is a nonprofit agency established in April 1992 providing one less obstacle in the healing process by providing a child with a familiar cultural and religious environment. National Adoption Center http://www.adopt.org/assembled/home.html Their inspiration comes from the belief that there is no unwanted child, only unfound families. From that they provide the following free adoptive services: Public Awareness and Recruitment, Information and Referral and Publications. National Adoption Foundation http://www.nafadopt.org/ Dedicated to providing financial assistance, services and support to families, before, during and after their adoptions are final. PACT, An Adoption Alliance http://www.pactadopt.org/ Dedicated to providing adoption-related services to children of color, their birth parents and adoptive parents. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States of America. top Donors
The Donor Sibling Registry
http://www.donorsiblingregistry.com An article by Ellen Singer, LCSW-C, Adoption Program Specialist at The Center for Adoption Support and Education, Inc on "Talking with Children Conceived Through Donor Insemination, IVF with Egg Donor or Surrogacy". top Embryo Donation
ReproTech Limited
http://www.reprot.com Embryo storage, semen store, oocyte storage, donor embryos, embryo donation, fertility preservation, administration and shipment of cryopreserved gametes, embryos & tissue. Embryo Adoption Awareness Campaign http://www.embryoadoption.org Videos, FAQs and stories of families who have donated and those now parenting received donated embryos. Embryo Connection http://www.embryoconnection.org/ Resources on professional, medical, legal and moral issues about embryo donations. Miracles Waiting - Embryo Donation http://miracleswaiting.org/ A non-profit organization dedicated to providing valuable and up-to-date information on all aspects of embryo donation, as well as offering embryo donors and recipients the opportunity to find each other and allowing them the freedom to work out the details on their own terms. National Embryo Donation Center (NEDC) http://www.embryodonation.org A non-profit organization whose mission is to protect the lives and dignity of human embryos by promoting, facilitating and educating about embryo donation and adoption. top Infertility Organizations Offering Scholarships
Advanced Reproductive Care, Inc.
http://www.arcfertility.com The ARC website seeks to be the definitive resource for potential patients and other members of the public to understand infertility and its related conditions, locate a physician and other resources for diagnosis and treatment of infertility (via IVF, ICSI, IUI etc.), become aware of the benefits, programs and services offered by ARC and its Member physicians and provide access to these offerings of ARC, called "The ARC Fertility Program"® Bonei Olam http://boneiolam.org/ Bonei Olam's mission is to help couples that are experiencing infertility realize their dreams of enjoying these moments. Provides financial assistance for fertility treatments. PUAH Institute http://www.puahonline.org PUAH Institute is comprised of individuals who are world-renowned experts in the field of fertility medicine and Jewish Law, working in tandem under the leadership of a Rabbi. The Tinina Q. Cade Foundation (TQCF) http://www.cadefoundation.org TQCF is a non profit organization that serves the needs of families battling infertility. The TQCF also provides financial assistance to families pursuing infertility treatment or domestic adoption through the Tinina Q. Cade Foundation Family Building Grant (Deadline for scholarship is Sept. 15, 2009 $10,000 grant for infertility or adoption). This dual approach distinguishes the foundation as the only organization of its kind in the nation. top Infertility Education & Support
American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM):
http://www.asrm.org/ Non-Profit organization devoted to advancing knowledge and expertise in reproductive technologies. A Torah Infertility Medium of Exchange (A T.I.M.E.): http://www.atime.org/ Organization that offers advocacy, education, guidance, research and support through our many programs to Jewish men, women, and couples struggling with reproductive health and infertility. Creating a Family: http://www.creatingafamily.com/ A nonprofit providing education, resources, and support for those touched by infertility or adoption. Ferre Institute http://www.ferre.org/ Ferre Institute provides professional education to medical providers, counselors, and other human services personnel. Individual counseling and education are also provided to patients of all ages in the Genetic Counseling, Family Building, and Prenatal Risk Programs. Fertility Authority: http://fertilityauthority.com Information to help you make the best, most efficient decisions about your fertility - from diagnosis to resolution. Fertile Hope: http://www.fertilehope.org/ National, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing reproductive information, support and hope to cancer patients and survivors whose medical treatments present the risk of infertility. Fertility Lifelines http://www.fertilitylifelines.com Fertility LifeLinesT is a free, confidential, educational resource that provides customized information and support to people with fertility health concerns. Infertility Answers, Inc.: http://infertilityanswers.net/ Information on third party reproduction. Infertility Network http://infertilitynetwork.org An independent, registered Canadian charity which strives to provide support and information to help people make informed choices about their family-building options. The InterNational Council on Infertility Information Dissemination, Inc. (INCIID): http://www.inciid.org/ Offers support and help to people dealing with infertility. My Fertility Plan: http://www.myfertilityplan.com/ Provides you with comprehensive and individualized plan to help you reach your goals of family-building. RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association: http://www.resolve.org/ A community for women and men with infertility, providing information and support. top Same Sex
Center For Kids
www.gaycenter.org This Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center provides a home for the birth, nurture and celebration of our organizations, institutions and culture; cares for our individuals and groups in need; educates the public and our community; and empowers our individuals and groups to achieve their fullest potential. Family Pride Coalition http://familypride.org/ Through advocacy, support and educational activities, advances the well being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender parents and their families. Promises positive public policy for families of LGBT families. Provides written guide to starting local LGBT parenting groups. Garden State Equality http://www.gardenstateequality.org An organizations that has had a vital role in the success of New Jersey's LGBT rights movement. PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) http://pflag.org Promotes the health and well being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons, their families and friends through support, education and advocacy. Proud Parenting: http://proudparenting.com/surrogacy Providing community support for gay and lesbian members and their families. Rainbow Families www.rainbowfamilies.org Provides local programs to the LGBT families, extended family members in an effort to secure family equality in all 50 states. top Surrogacy
NorthEast Surrogacy Partnerships
http://www.nespartnerships.com North Eastern United States' primier surrogacy agency. NES Partnerships, LLC. is an agency with a new perspective on conception. They provide an opportunity for intended parents and gestational surrogates to develop partnerships through an individualized matching service. All About Surrogacy (AAS): http://www.allaboutsurrogacy.com/ Community of Surrogate Mothers, Intended Parents and Egg Donors that is built by the members, for the members. The American Surrogacy Center (TASC): http://www.surrogacy.com/ Find Intended Parents, Gestational Surrogates and Egg donors while maintaining privacy. Childlessness Overcome Through Surrogacy (COTS): http://www.surrogacy.org.uk/ Providing advice, help and support to surrogates and intended parents. Surrogate Mothers Online (SMO): http://www.surromomsonline.com/ Ad postings for surrogate mothers and intended parents. top Sperm Donation
GIVF Institute
http://www.123donate.com Recruits anonymous sperm donors to help others build their families. California Cryobank, Inc. http://cryobank.com/ A full service sperm bank providing a comprehensive resource for frozen donor sperm, private semen cryopreservation, and specialized reproductive services (including egg and embryo storage and artificial insemination guidance). Xytex Corporation http://www.xytex.com/ A global provider of human semen to healthcare professionals and their patients. top Other Helpful Sites
Embracing Hope:
http://embracinghope.org/ A foundation created by a strong, determined, and courageous cancer survivor, dedicated to encouraging and inspiring those battling cancer and to help fund cancer research. top ** All fees and costs quoted are general, subject to change without notice and not guaranteed. Please discuss your individual situation in detail with a company representative. Thank you! |