Below is a list of links to a wide variety of Canadian adoption services, resources, groups, and blogs — you name it. We try our best to keep our content current. And you can help us. If you know of a link that should be here but isn’t or come across a link on our list that no longer works, please let us know. E-mail us anytime at info@canadaadopts.com.
Adoptive Parents
- Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption
Dedicated to increasing the number of adoptions of children waiting in North America’s foster care system. - Growing Family
Commentary by a mother of two — one by birth, the other through a transracial adoption.
Adoption Books
- Adopt Shoppe Press
An online store that features an assortment of keepsake albums and adoption memory books. - EMK Press
A publishing house specializing in adoption. - I Am Chosen
Lifebook service that includes secrets on how to create a great keepsake. - Our Chosen Child
Lifebook, parent profile, brochure services and more. - Parent Books
A Toronto-based bookstore featuring a variety of adoption titles. - Perspectives Press
A publishing company for all kinds of books on infertility and adoption. - Scrap and Tell
A website devote to scrapbooking materials, advice and information. - Tapestry Books
A U.S. company features books on Adoption for children, adoptive parents, and professionals.
Adoption Discussion Forum
- Adoptionforums.com
A place for all members of the triad to meet and discuss adoption-related issues. - Fertile Thoughts
A discussion board for anyone struggling to build a family.
Adoption Gifts
- Adopt Shoppe
Unique adoption gifts and books. - China Sprout
A service that offers Chinese cultural and educational products, from books and toys to decorations and clothing. - Labours of Love Designs
Hand-crafted adoption greeting cards and gift items custom designed by Canadian companies and artisans. - Red Thread Families
Specialized gifts celebrating Chinese adoption.
Adoption News
- Adoption For Life
A newsletter for couples who are waiting to adopt or considering adoption. - Adoption Today
An online magazine focusing on international and transcultural adoption. - Adoptive Families
The leading U.S. magazine for adoptive parents and their families. - Family Helper
The online version of the Canadian adoption newsletter covering a wide range of information from coming events to links to support groups across the country. - Focus on Adoption
A magazine for adoptive parents published by the Adoptive Families Association of British Columbia. - International Adoption Articles Directory
Contains hundreds of articles about international adoption ranging from legal and medical issues to parenting tips and solutions. - International Adoption Listserv
Lists on all aspects of international adoption.
Adoptive Parenting
- Beyond Consequences
Service geared to providing solutions to families raising children with difficult behaviours. - Canadian Moms Online
Web-based meeting place for Canadian mothers offering information on parenting, relationships, homemaking, hobbies and health. - Destiny Adoption Services
Ottawa-based service providing pre- and post-adoption support for private, CAS and international adoptions. - Help We’ve Got Kids
A guidebook for Canadian parents featuring child-friendly products, services and activities. - ivillage
Online resource consisting of pregnancy and parenting tips and techniques. - Kindersite
Features links to games, songs and stories for pre-kindergarten kids. - Mothering
Tips on how to be the best mom you can be, featuring the latest news, book reviews and recipes. - Mother Risk
Information service by Sick Kids Hospital about the safety and risks of drugs, chemicals and diseasse during pregnancy and lactation. - Natural Child
Parenting advice and support from childbirth to family counselling. - Natural Parenting
Tips, guidance recipes and more aimed at fostering your child’s health and development. - New Parent Guide
Local information about programs, products and services for busy parents. - Parenting
An information gateway that includes the latest on product recalls, as well as parenting polls and planners. - Parenting
An online portal that includes tips, advice, resources and guidance on being a better parent. - Parenting Resources Information Development Education
Information about the PRIDE program aimed at strengthening the quality of foster and adoptive parent preparation. - Parents Canada
Guidance from Canada’s oldest parenting magazine publisher, including an interactive photo album and baby registry. - Savvy Mom
Online resource that features recommendations, reviews and shortcuts for time-crunched moms. - The Parent Site
Help with baby names, parenting, pregnancy and more. - Today’s Parent
Tips and advice on all aspects of parenting, including contests, crafts and cooking suggestions. - Urban Moms
A voice for Canadian moms featuring help, humour, blogs and more.. - Working Mother
Suggestions and recommendations for mothers of all kinds on how to strike the right life-work balance.
Adoptive Parenting
- AdoptOntario
A public site by the Adoption Council of Ontario aimed at recruiting and encouraging potential adoptive parents in Ontario for the children who need them. - Blood Cord Banking
Blood cord banking information for your adopted child. - Cord Blood Guide
A guide to blood cord banking. - British Columbia Adoption Bulletin
Profiles of hundreds of waiting children in British Columbia who are available for adoption by provincial prospective parents. - Canada’s Waiting Kids
A comprehensive resource containing photos and background information about Canadian children waiting for permanent adoptive families. - Precious
The world’s first and largest international adoption website and photolisting service. - Wednesday’s Child
Features children who are looking for permanent homes with the help of the Alberta government.
Adoption Profiles
- Adoptive Parents
An online community and resource centre for Canadians whose lives have, or will be, touched by adoption. - Adopting
A U.S. online resource for hopeful adoptive parents interested in connecting with prospective birth parents. - Adoption
Information and resources on all aspects of adoption, including a Waiting Parent Registry. - America Adopts!
An open adoption meeting place that connects expectant parents who are considering adoption with families who are trying to adopt. Sister site of Canada Adopts! - Our Chosen Child
Tips and services on creating a parent profile, lifebook and more. - Picaboo Create your own parent profile with your digital photos.
- Weisswrite
Assistance with writing your parent profile by a professional writer.
Adoption Scams
- ABC Adoptions
Tips on how to spot red flags and what to do to protect yourself from adoption fraudsters. - Child Welfare Information Gateway
A research paper that explains what adoption disruptions and dissolutions are and how often they occur.
Foster Care
- Adoption Council of Canada
The umbrella organization for adoption in Canada dedicated to raising public awareness of adoption and promoting the placement of waiting children. - Alberta Foster Parent Association
A group that offers support and resources for Alberta’s foster families. - Canada’s Waiting Kids
A comprehensive resource containing photos and background information about Canadian children waiting for permanent adoptive families. - Canadian Foster Parent Home Page
A foster parent support group providing information and access to other caregivers around the world. - Center for Family Developments
Resources for adoptive and foster families with trauma and attachment issues. - Child Welfare Information Gateway
An information clearinghouse that includes articles and tips about a variety issues including how to obtain background information about your child. - Federation of Aboriginal Foster Parents
Support services for aboriginal foster parents. - Federation of Foster Families of Nova Scotia
Foster care links and a library for Nova Scotia’s foster families and others. - Federation of Foster Parents Associations
Online resources and a helpline for British Columbia foster parents and their families. - Foster-Child.Adoption.com
Explains the nuts and bolts of foster child adoption, including resources to other sites and services. - Foster Care and Adoptive Community
Contains information and support for Foster Parents, including online training courses. - Foster Care Listserv
Discussion boards and support for parents of children who are at risk or living in out-of-home care. - Foster Child Adoption Blogs
Reflections on foster care and adoption. - International Foster Care Organization
The only international network dedicated to the promotion and support of foster care across the world. - Manitoba Foster Family Network
The voice of foster families in Manitoba that includes a peer support group and newsletter. - McMan Community Services
A non-profit organization working in Northern Alberta that helps foster children find families. - Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies
Umbrella organization representing the Children’s Aid Societies from across Ontario. - Saskatchewan Foster Families Association
Group representing Saskatchewan’s foster families that contains links, books, fostering information and more.
Fostering Blogs and Forums
- Reflections of Foster Youth
A webjournal devoted to foster care reform. - Sunshine Girl on a Rainy Day
A former foster child advocates for other foster children.
General Adoption Information
- Adopting
Articles and insights into what you need to know if you’re considering a second adoption. - Adoption 101
Promotes safe, ethical and affordable adoptions through education. - Adoption Council of Canada
The umbrella organization for adoption in Canada dedicated to raising public awareness of adoption and promoting the placement of waiting children. - Adoption Learning Partners
Online courses about attachment, grief and loss for adoptive applicants and adoptive parents to supplement your readings and workshops. - Adoptive Families
An article from the leading U.S. adoption magazine that contains articles about adoption myths and misconceptions. - Adoptive Family Association of British Columbia
Support services for British Columbia’s adoptive and pre-adoptive families that also contains all kinds of resources, information and tips on what to do while you’re waiting. - Birthmothers of Canada
A Canadian organization offering advice to adoptive parents on how to have successful meetings and reunions with birth parents. - Centre for Adoption Support and Education
A U.S. non-profit group providing education and support for adoptive parents and their children that includes links and a newsletter. - Child Welfare Information Gateway
A U.S. information clearinghouse containing fact sheets on adoption for those just starting out. - Families for Private Adoption
An adoption and support group advocating and encouraging private adoption. - Let’s Talk Adoption
An online radio show dedicated to adoption featuring a certified open adoption practitioners.
How to Adopt
- Adoption 101
Promotes safe, ethical and affordable adoptions through education. - Adoptive Families
An article from the leading U.S. adoption magazine about some of the major myths and misconceptions. - Adoptive Family Association of British Columbia
Support services for British Columbia’s adoptive and pre-adoptive families that also contains all kinds of resources, information, and tips on what to do while you’re waiting. - AdoptOntario
A provincial resource and research tool aimed at finding permanent homes for foster children in Ontario. - Adoptive Parents Committee
A U.S. non-profit support group covering all aspects of adoption and interim foster care. - America Adopts!
An open adoption meeting place that connects expectant parents who are considering adoption with families who are trying to adopt. Sister site of Canada Adopts! - Centre for Adoption Support and Education
A U.S. non-profit group providing education and support for adoptive parents and their children including links and a newsletter. - Child Welfare Information Gateway
A U.S. information clearinghouse containing fact sheets on adoption for those just starting out. - Family Helper
Information about adopting overseas from Canada. - Families for Private Adoption
An adoption and support group advocating and encouraging private adoption. - International Adoption Resources
A resource center offering advice and information to help parents make informed decisions about issues related to international adoption.
Infertility
- Fertile Community
Information, support and discussion groups on all aspects of infertility. - Fertile Thoughts
Information, discussion boards and support for those facing family-building challenges. - Fertility Expert
A safety net offering help and hope for those struggling with infertility. - Fertility Friend
An online destination designed to help you increase your odds of conception. - InterNational Council on Infertility Information Dissemination
An information clearing house that contains information to help individuals and couples as they try to build their families. - Internet Health Resources
A website that contains an array of information, services and products on infertility. - Resolve
Contains information and links from the National Infertility Association on how to cope with infertility.
International Adoption Information
- About.com
Basic information and advice on how to prepare for an international adoption. - Adopt Vietnam
Practical advice and first-hand tips on helping older adopted children adjust to their new surroundings. - Adoption Doctors
A services that educates adoptive parents using the sometimes limited medical information available about their child. - Center for Adoption Medicine
An organization devoted to medical and developmental issues in adoption and pediatrics. - Center for Cognitive-Developmental Assessment and Remediation
Psychological services specializing in the psycho-educational issues of older children. - Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Government information about international adoption. - Comeunity
Lessons learned from the Romanian adoption experience and tips on preparing for an international adoption. - Comeunity Health
An online resource that features articles about international health and medicine. - Families Through International Adoption
Resources for parents involved in intercountry adoptions in Brazil, China, Russia, Vietnam and India. - Family Helper
Information about Canadian agencies handling overseas adoption and much, much more by one of the country’s leading adoption information networks. - Global Affairs Canada
Government source that includes information on how to contact international embassies based in Canada. - Going to Canada
Government information about sponsoring and adopting a child internationally. - International Adoptee Congress
A voice for international adoptees aimed at creating healthy individuals and families. - International Adoption Clinic
Pre- and post-adoption services for parents adopting internationally and domestically. - International Adoption Medical Clinics
An online guide to U.S. health clinics specializing in international adoption. - International Adoption Articles Directory
Features an article about post Adoption depression syndrome and the secrecy and silence that surrounds it. - International Adoption Resources
A resource center offering advice and information to help parents make informed decisions about issues related to international adoption. - International Association for Medical Assistance for Travellers
A non-profit organization that includes a list of English-speaking doctors from around the world. - Karen’s Adoption Links A personal site containing links to hundreds of international adoption-related sites.
- Lasemana
A U.S. culture camp that offers fun and friendship for children adopted from Latin America. - Parents of Kids with Infectious Diseases
An online resource containing information on whooping cough. - Precious
The world’s first and largest international adoption website and photolisting service. - Worldwide Orphans Foundation A non-profit organization created to improve the lives of children living in orphanages around the world.
- Voyage
Essential information for Canadians traveling abroad. - Yahoo Groups
Discussion groups for families who have adopted overseas and are interested in contacting their child’s birth family.
International Adoption: China
- A China DNA Project
A service offering information about DNA matching for families who have adopted from China. - Attach-China
Resource about attachment issues affecting adopted Chinese children. - China Adoption Webring
Online network specializing in Chinese adoptions that includes dozens of personal stories of families who have taken the plunge. - China Books
Directory of books on all things Chinese including gifts, maps, comics and DVDs. - China Connection
A bi-monthly newsletter for Chinese adoptive families featuring cultural material and traditions of the season. - Half the Sky Foundation
A charitable organization created by families who have adopted from China that includes information about specific orphanages and their needs. - Karen’s Adoption Links
An online adoption resource that contains links to all kinds of groups and organizations including Chinese sibling groups. - Lotus Tours
A tour company website that contains a list of all of the Chinese orphanages. - Research-China
Online research tool that includes suggestions on how to obtain information about adoptees from China. - Waiting Children From Asia
Online resources containing information and articles for waiting parents who are planning to adopt from Asia. - Yahoo User Group
A discussion group offering support, information and advice for Canadians adopting from China.
International Adoption: Eastern Euro
- Post Adoption Information
Providing post-adoption support to families specializing in Eastern European adoption.
International Adoption: Guatemala
- Guatemala Adoptive Families Network
Group devoted to helping families who have adopted and are planning to adopt from Guatemala.
International Adoption: Korea
- Korean Quarterly
Publication devoted to Koreans and events for Korean adoptive families.
International Adoption: Latin America
- La Semana
A U.S. culture camp for children from Latin America.
International Adoption: Romania
- Association of Adoptive Parents of Romanian Children
A Quebec-based non-profit support network for parents of Romanian children.
International Adoption: Russia
- Adopting from Russia
Online resource that includes information and links about Russian adoption such as how to prepare for your placement and what to pack. - Families for Russian and Ukrainian Adoption
Support for families considering Russian or Ukrainian adoption covering such issues as medical concerns and paperwork. - Canadians for Russia Yahoo Discussion Group
Canadians for Russia discussion group for anyone interested in collecting and sharing information about adoptions in the former Soviet Union. - Russian Adoption Yahoo Discussion Group
Russian adoption discussion group that includes parents of Eastern European and Central Asian children.
International Adoption
- National Adoption Center
Another U.S. resource and information source, with an online resource center and a library dedicated to finding permanent homes for U.S. waiting children. - AdoptUsKids
An online photolisting and information source in the U.S. aimed at finding permanent families for kids in foster care. - Children Awaiting Parents
A U.S. non-profit organization that recruits foster and adoptive parents for special needs children and includes links, literature and other educational tools. - National American Council on Adoptable Children
A non-profit group that promotes and supports permanent families for children in the U.S. and Canada through public policy advocacy, education and information sharing. - National Council for Adoption
A U.S. group that aims to serve children’s best interest through adoption and contains online facts and statistics.
International Adoption: Vietnam
- Adopt Vietnam
Online source for information and inspiration for those interested in adopting a child from Vietnam or have already done. - Catalyst Foundation
A charity devoted to helping homeless and orphaned Vietnamese children through educational scholarship programs and direct relief efforts. - Chao Ban Newsletter
A quarterly print publication for the Vietnam adoption community. - Comeunity
An online resource containing an assortment of Vietnamese adoption stories. - Vietnamese Adoptee Network A voice for Vietnam adoptees and online hub connecting people around the world.
LGBT Adoption
- About.com Online resource that covers the basic of gay adoption and includes U.S. statistics, legals, myths and more.
- Family Equality Council A U.S. national advocacy organization for LGBT parents that contains blogs, message boards and links to other sites.
- Gay Parent Magazine Publication for gay parents featuring personal adoption and foster care stories from across the world.
- Colage Group dedicated to connecting and empowering LGBT parents and contains Information and assistance for their children.
- LGBT Families Resources for the LGBT community about how to expand their family through adoption, surrogacy and fertility.
- The Center A U.S. organization dedicated to providing guidance, information and support for gay parents.
- The Rainbow Babies Parenting tips, stories and advice for members of the LGBT community.
Medical Issues
- Adoption Doctors
A services that educates adoptive parents using the sometimes limited medical information available about their child. - Canadian Paedatric Society
Heath issues that families adopting internationally need to consider as they prepare for a placement. - Center for Adoption Medicine
An organization devoted to medical and developmental issues in adoption and pediatrics. - Center for Family Developments
Resources for adoptive and foster families with trauma and attachment issues. - Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
A teaching hospital promoting health in Ontario that contains information about mental illness and other issues. - Comeunity Health
An online resource that features articles about international health and medicine. - Orphan Doctor
Assistance with all aspects of overseas adoptions, from pre-adoptive counseling to long-term developmental concerns. - Premature Baby
Articles and advice for premature children and their families. - The Assante Centre for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
A British-Columbia based centre offering diagnostic, assessment and family support services for children, youth and adults affected by FASD.
Older Child Adoption
- Adoptive Families
Articles about older child adoption from the U.S.’s predominant adoption magazine. - Canada’s Waiting Kids
A comprehensive resource containing photos and background information about Canadian children waiting for permanent adoptive families. - Children’s Disabilities Network
A web-based resource with articles and books specializing in special needs adoption. - Older Child Adoption
Online source for information covering all the ins and outs of adopting an older child. - Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies
Umbrella organization representing the Children’s Aid Societies from across Ontario. - Yahoo User Group
Online discussion group covering the nuts and bolts of adopting an older child. - Yahoo User Group
Discussion group dealing with all of the issues involved in adopting an international child 10 or older.
Open Adoption
- American Association of Open Adoption Agencies
Information by an organization dedicated to promoting and protecting open adoption and the people involved in it. - Adoptive Families
A collection or articles about all aspects of open adoption from the U.S.predominant adoption magazine. - America Adopts!
An open adoption meeting place that connects expectant parents who are considering adoption with families who are trying to adopt. Sister site of Canada Adopts! - Birthmothers of Canada
A Canadian organization offering advice to adoptive parents on how to have successful meetings and reunions with birth parents.
Private Adoption
- Families for Private Adoption
An adoption and support group advocating and encouraging private adoption.
Public Adoption
- Adoption Council of Canada
The umbrella organization for adoption in Canada dedicated to raising public awareness of adoption and promoting the placement of waiting children. - Canada’s Waiting Kids
A comprehensive resource containing photos and background information about Canadian children waiting for permanent adoptive families. - Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto
Group dedicating to the welfare of children. - Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies
Umbrella organization representing the Children’s Aid Societies across Ontario.
Single Parent Adoption
- Adoption.org
More online tips and features for single parents considering adoption. - Single Father
An online resource including information and support for single fathers. - Single Mothers By Choice
Features support and information, including an e-mail list and newsletter, about motherhood and parenting. - Single Parents Network
A hub for all things about single parent adoption.
Special Needs Adoption
- Ability Online
An online community for special needs families. - Adoption.com
Suggestions on what to do when you discover your new child has medical issues. - American Academy of Pediatrics
A U.S. information source that includes a directory of doctors with a special interest in adoption and foster care. - Autism Treatment of Canada
A national affiliation of organizations that provides treatment and education to people with autism and related disorders across Canada. - Children’s Disabilities and Special Needs
Resources for parenting children with special needs. - Comeunity
Articles about adopting a special needs child. - Family Helper
A leading Canadian adoption resources that includes a guide to adopting a special needs child. - Parents of Kids with Infectious Diseases
An online resource containing information on whooping cough. - Precious
The world’s first and largest international adoption website and photolisting service. - Special Needs Adoption.com
An online resource featuring an introduction to adopting and parenting children with special needs. - Yahoo Groups
An online newsgroup for parents of special needs children. - Worldwide Orphans Foundation
A non-profit organization created to improve the lives of children living in orphanages around the world.
Transracial Adoption
- About.com
An online information source that includes basic information about transcultural adoption and addresses some of the key questions. - Adopting.org
More information about all aspects on transcultural adoption and parenting from the U.S. online information source. - Child Welfare Information Gateway
An information clearinghouse featuring all kinds of articles and tips on preparing for an interracial adoption. - Multiracial Sky
A resource for multiracial families created by an activist, artist and adoptive mother of four. - New York Statue Citizens’ Coalition for Children
An advocacy group made up of volunteer adoptive and foster parents, with articles on transracial and transcultural adoption.
Birth Parents
- Babble
An online community for a new generation of parents. - Bounty
A club for growing families, from bump to baby and beyond. - Canadian Mother Resources
- Online information source featuring a pregnancy tracker, and resources for little kids and big ones, too.
- ivillage
Online resource consisting of pregnancy and parenting tips and techniques.
Birth Parent Books
- EMK Press
A publishing house specializing in adoption.
Birth Parent Discussion Forums
- Adoptionforums.com
A place for all members of the triad to meet and discuss adoption-related issues.
Birth Parent General Information
- About.com
General information for birth parents about any stage of their adoption journey. - Birthmother Resources
A guide on pregnancy and adoption for anyone who is considering placing her baby for adoption or raising her baby herself. - Adoption Council of Canada
The umbrella organization for adoption in Canada dedicated to raising public awareness of adoption and promoting the placement of waiting children. - America Adopts!
An open adoption meeting place that connects expectant parents who are considering adoption with families who are trying to adopt. Sister site of Canada Adopts! - Birth Father
An online resource covering birth father’s rights and responsibilities. - Birthmothers of Canada
A Canadian organization offering support and information for birth mothers touched by adoption. - Child Welfare Information Gateway2
Information about the impact of placing a baby for adoption. - Concerned United Birthparents
A group devoted to adoption protection, prevention and reform. - Considering Adoption
Things to consider if you’re experiencing an unplanned pregnancy.
Birth Parent Reform
- American Adoption Congress
A U.S. 0rganization promoting openness and honesty in adoption. - Bastard Nation
A U.S. group devoting to the opening up of adoption records. - Exiled Mothers
An online hub for birth mothers who say they were coerced into giving up their babies. - Parents for Ethical Adoption Reform
A grassroots advocacy organization created by adoptive parents in favour of reform.
Birth Parent Search and Reunion
- Adoption Puzzle
An online resource containing search and reunion newsgroups and links. - Adoption Registry Connect
The Canadian component of the worldwide adoptee and birth parent search database. - Cyndi’s List
A resource of genealogy sites on the web. - Origins Canada
Another helpful international group for individuals and families separated by adoption. - Origins Inc.
A U.S. service for all members of the triad, including those interested in tracking down their birth families.
Pregnancy and Childcare
- Adoptive Breastfeeding Resources Website
A website for adoptive parents who are interested in breastfeeding their babies. - Association for Safe Alternatives in Children
A U.S. group pushing for alternatives to a technological approach to childbirth. - Babble
An online community for a new generation of parents. - Bounty
A club for growing families, from bump to baby and beyond. - Canadian Mother Resources
Online information source featuring a pregnancy tracker, and resources for little kids and big ones, too. - Choice 42
A pro-woman, pro-baby and pro-life group aimed at supporting Canadian women facing unplanned pregnancy. - La Leche League
An international organization providing information and support for anyone interested in mothering through breastfeeding. - Lact-Aid
A nursing training system for mothers who worry about low milk supply. - Mother Basics
Home sewn products such slings and diaper products for moms and their babies. - Parenting by Nature
Natural, chemical-free and healthy products for you and your baby. - Share
A group devoted to support due to those who have lost a baby through pregnancy, stillbirth or in the first few months of life.
Adoptee Books
- EMK Press
A publishing house specializing in adoption.
Adoptee News
- Family Helper
The online version of the Canadian adoption newsletter.
Adoptee Reform
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- American Adoption Congress
A U.S. Organization promoting openness and honesty in adoption. - Bastard Nation
A U.S. group devoting to the opening up of adoption records. - Exiled Mothers
An online hub for birth mothers who say they were coerced into giving up their babies. - Parents for Ethical Adoption Reform
A grassroots advocacy organization created by adoptive parents in favour of reform. - Rainbow Kids
A U.S. advocacy website dealing with special needs and intercountry adoptions.
- American Adoption Congress
Adoptee Search and Reunion
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- Adoption Puzzle
An online resource containing search and reunion newsgroups and links. - Adoption Registry Connect
The Canadian component of the worldwide adoptee and birth parent search database. - Truthseekers in Adoptions
A virtual destination for information and advice on tracking down your birth family. - Alberta Adoptees Index
Online support and resources for adoptees in Alberta. - Asian Adoptees of Canada
A national Canadian registered non-profit organization, established for the purpose of connecting and supporting Canada’s Asian adoptee community. - Canadian Adoptee Registry
Another Canadian resource featuring free searches and listings for adoptees, birth parents and their family. - Cyndi’s List
A resource of genealogy sites on the web. - Origins Canada
Another helpful Canadian support group for individuals and families separated by adoption.
- Adoption Puzzle
- Origins Inc.
A U.S. service for all members of the triad, including those interested in tracking down their birth families.
Personal Adoptee Websites
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- Judy’s Adoption Site
An adoptee’s account of her search for her birth parents. - Tania’s Adoption Page
An Ottawa adoptee in reunion shares her story and tips on how others can reunite with their birth families as well.
- Judy’s Adoption Site
- Vicki’s World
The website of a woman with a personal interest in adoption.
Adoption Triad
Adoption Councils
- Adoption Council of Canada
The umbrella organization for adoption in Canada - Adoption Council of Ontario
A group offering information, workshops and support for families touched by adoption in Ontario.
Adoption Triad Books
- EMK Press
A publishing house specializing in adoption.
Adoption Triad General Information
- Adoption: A Gathering
An online gathering place for adoption stories from all members of the triad. - Adoption Web Ring
An online resource dedicated to helping all members of the adoption triad. - Pact
A U.S. triad advocacy group focusing on helping children of colour.
Adoption Triad News
- Adoption News
Daily news and information on all things adoption. - Adoption E-Magazine
A free online magazine about adoption available by subscription. - Family Helper
The online version of the Canadian adoption newsletter. Adoption Triad Reform
Adoption Triad
Adoption Councils
Personal Adoptee Websites
- American Adoption Congress A U.S. Organization promoting openness and honesty in adoption.
- Bastard Nation A U.S. group devoting to the opening up of adoption records.
- Exiled Mothers An online hub for birth mothers who say they were coerced into giving up their babies.
- Ghostdancer’s Anti-Adoption Page A personal site featuring one woman’s battle against adoption.
- Keep Your Baby A website for women who consider themselves “natural mothers”.
- Mother Help A pro-family group opposed to separations through adoption.
- New Directions in Adoption A website for a U.S. group opposed to separating families through adoption.
- Parents for Ethical Adoption Reform A grassroots advocacy organization created by adoptive parents in favour of reform.
- Rainbow Kids A U.S. advocacy website dealing with special needs and intercountry adoptions.
Child Welfare
- Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children
Organization devoted to the rights of children. - Child Advocacy 360
An online resource that features information relating to children’s rights and well-being. - Child Welfare Information Gateway
A website with fact sheets and resources on all aspects of adoption and foster care. - Child Welfare League of Canada
A national organization dedicated to the promotion and protection of children at risk. - Child Welfare League of United States
The U.S. group promoting children’s rights.