Adoption Resources

General Adoption

  1. American Academy of Adoption Attorneys
    Membership listing by State of Attorneys who are invited to the association and follow strict criteria and legal guidelines.
    www.adoptionattorneys.org
  2. North American Council on Adoptable Children
    www.nacac.org
  3. Evan B . Donaldson Adoption Institute
    www.adoptioninstitute.org
  4. National Adoption Center
    www.adopt.org
  5. Pact - An Adoption Alliance
    www.pactadopt.org
  6. Adoption
    www.adoption.com
  7. Health of the Matter Seminars
    Adoption webinars offered frequently
    www.heartofthematterseminars.com
  8. EMK Press
    Tools and Resources for Adoptive Families and the Professionals Who Help Them
    www.emkpress.com
  9. Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute Monthly Newsletter/Adoption Research and Advocacy
    Adam Pertman - geninfo@adoptioninstitute.org
    www.adoptioninstitute.org
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Adoption Legislation in Illinois

  1. New Illinois Adoption Law
    Open Birth Certificate Law, call for more details (Toll free 877-323-5299)
    www.newillinoisadoptionlaw.com
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Jewish Adoption

  1. Association of Jewish Family and Child Agencies
    Membership organization of over 130 Jewish Family and Children's Agencies and specialized human service Agencies throughout the United States and Canada.
    www.ajfca.org
  2. Local to Chicago Jewish Child and Family Services
    Project Esther
    Email Director - marsharaynes@jcfschicago.org
    www.jcfschicago.org
  3. Jewish Children’s Adoption Network
    An adoption exchange in Colorado that places Jewish children with special needs
    www.jcan.questoffice.net
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Subjects to Google

  1. Jewish Baby Naming Ceremonies
  2. Jewish Adoption Rituals
  3. Ceremonies for Jewish Living
    www.Ritualwell.org
  4. Support for Infertility & Pregnancy Loss
    www.chanasprayer.org
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Articles & Books

  1. Comprehensive Adoption Magazine
    Stars of David gets back a donation for every subscription ordered.
    www.adoptive-families.com
  2. The Jewish Publication Society
    www.jewishpub.org
  3. Joshua Henkin
    www.joshuahenkin.com
  4. Tapestry Books
    www.tapestrybooks.com
  5. Perspective Press
    www.perspectivespress.com
  6. New York State Citizens' Coalition for Children
    www.nysccc.org/family-supports/recommended-reads
  7. Authors to Google
    • Rabbi Michael Gold
    • Rabbi Lenore Bohm
    • Simcha Raphael
  8. Come Unity
    www.comeunity.com
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Adoption Organizations

  1. Surrogacy Referral Organization
    www.opts.com
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Jewish/Interfaith Family

  1. Encouraging Jewish Choices
    www.interfaithfamily.com
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Transracial Adoption

  1. New York State Citizens' Coalition for Children
    www.nysccc.org/adoption
  2. MAVIN Foundation
    www.mavinfoundation.org
  3. Be'chol Lashon
    www.bechollashon.org
  4. Be'chol Lashon
    www.latinojews.org
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