American Adoption Congress- Through education and advocacy, the AAC promotes honesty, openness and respect for family connections in adoption, foster care and assisted reproduction. www.americanadoptioncongress.org
Child Welfare Information Gateway-Provides access to comprehensive information and abundant resources to help protect children and strengthen families. www.childwelfare.gov
International Adoptive Families of Southwest Missouri-This local support group provides education and support for families who adopt from other countries. www.iafswmo.org
Adoptive Families Magazine-Provides an online parenting guide and quarterly magazine that has provide trusted adoption information for over 30 years. www.adoptivefamiliesmagazine.com
Tapestry Books and Adoption Books are excellent resources for publications including adoption, infertility, birth parents, domestic and international adoption, attachment and many other adoption related topics. www.tapestrybooks.com and www.adoptionbooks.com
Adoption Learning Partners-Provides education and training materials regarding issues of adoption and meets adoptive parent training requirements as set forth in The Hague Convention Treaty. www.adoptionlearningpartners.org
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