Where did I find that information? These are the most up to date and commonly used adoption organizations related to education and support (not adoption service providers/agencies). There is a lot of information on the internet about adoption, both true and false. AAPA hopes that these handy sources will help guide you to the most up to date and accurate information, education and support for both your pre and post adoption needs.

Handy Adoption Links (PDF)

U.S. Department of State, Intercountry/International Adoption

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Adoption

Intercountry/International Adoption A-Z: U.S. Department of State

Child Welfare Information Gateway

Military Families-Military on Source Adoption

International Adoption Medical Review Clinics

Center of Disease and Control: Diseases & Conditions

Impact of Adoption on Adopted Person (PDF)

Impact of Adoption on Adoptive Parents (PDF)

5 Things Every Adoption Social Worker Wants to Tell Adoptive Parents

Organizations that provide resources, support and education for families:

• Adoption.com-Largest Adoption Community (Home Page)

• Adoptive Families Magazine (Home Page)

• Adoption Learning Partners-courses, webinars, downloads and much more (Home Page)

• Attachment Parenting International (Home Page)

• Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Home Page)​

• Coalition for Child, Youth, and Families (Home Page)

• Common Sense Media (Home Page)

• Creating a Family- free online courses, podcasts, videos & much more (Home Page)

• Developmental Concerns: Learn the Signs. Act Early

• National Council for Adoption

• North American Council on Adoptable Children (Home Page)

• Safe Kids Worldwide: Safety Tips to prevent unintentional injuries in the home and community