Resources TOC
Adoption information/resources
- Adoption Paper Chase -- Excellent, reliable and organized information on Adoptions from China.
- Adoptive Parents China (APC)--a support group for parents and prospective parents adopting from China. Founded April 19, 1999, this Yahoo listserve now has 17,661 members
- American Academy of Adoption Attorneys--There are some in Orlando. [Jean Dexter & JT Shim can help have had positive experiences.]
- Attachment Parenting International--Provides assistance in forming attachment parenting support groups
- Bob Crawford's China Connection--This website of ideas, information, selected links and resources for China-adoptive parents is provided by the national newsletter for China-adoptive families, China Connection.
- China Adoption Stories--This page provides links to personal China adoption stories available on the web.
- China Centre of Adoption Affairs--The only institution in China charged with the responsibility for foreign-related adoption work.
- Chinadopt--Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) for parents adopting from China, or who have adopted from China - - from people who have been there and done that.
- Families with Children from China--Families with Children from China (FCC) is a nondenominational organization of families who have adopted children from China.
- Families with Children from China--Central Florida (previous)--the site that precede this site.
- Full American Citizenship for Foreign-born Adoptees-- Naturalized citizens are currently excluded from full participation in this country's democracy [per ASC 215].
- Growth chart for Chinese children--from Families with Children from China (FCC)
- Half the Sky Foundation--Founded by adoptive parents of orphaned Chinese children, Half the Sky establishes early childhood education and infant nurture programs in Chinese welfare institutions.
- My Home Town-China--A page for children adopted in China to learn about their home towns and home provinces.
- http://www.usa-people-search.com/content-all-you-need-to-know-about-adoption.aspx - This has a lot of general information about adoption.
- Orphandoctor--International pediatric health services.
- EACH - Equality for Adopted Children, advocates on behalf of children adopted into American families and their adoptive families. EACH seeks to work with Congress, the White House, and government agencies to promote adoption policies and legislative changes that will ensure that adopted children of American families have the very same rights and opportunities granted to children born into American families.
China
- A Mother's Love--is dedicated to helping the orphans in China through surgeries, education, foster care and nanny programs. "With God's help, we continually raise funds to help the orphans in China through foster care, medical assistance and education." Please visit our website atwww.amotherslovechina.com
- China Daily--English language newspaper for China.
- China Site--The complete reference to China/Chinese-related web sites.
- Chinese Culture at About.com--Lots of links to information on Chinese history, customs, food, festivals, horoscopes, language and characters, literature, news, people, religion and philosophy, shopping, travel...whew...
- Chinese Historical and Cultural Project--A non-profit organization to promote and preserve Chinese American and Chinese history and culture through community outreach activities.
- Chinese Holidays--Holidays and other major events that affect major sections of the China adoption process.
- Consular Information Sheet--Provides the address, telephone numbers, and fax numbers for the U.S. Embassy and Consulates General along with other important information for Americans living or traveling in Guangzhou, China.
- Better Chinese
- Learn Chinese
- Language Tree – Chinese Language Tapes/DVDs
- Maps of China
- Weather in Guangzhou
Magazines/Books
- Adoptive Families Magazine--The nation's leading magazine for everyone touched by adoption.
- Chinese Books for Children
- Mei Magazine - A special publication serving the needs of Asian adoptees
- Rainbow Kids--An online international adoption publication.
- Tapestry Books--Source for adoption and infertility books.
Adoption agencies Warning: not all of these agencies are licensed in Florida
- Adopt International
- Adoptions From The Heart
- Adoption Associates Inc.
- Adoption Source
- All God's Children
- America China Adoption Association
- American World Adoption Association
- Americans Adopting Orphans
- Bethany Christian Services
- CCAI
- Children's Hope International
- China Adoption With Love, Inc.
- Enfants du Monde
- Faith International Adoptions
- Family and Children's Agency
- Families through International Adoption
- Family Resource Center
- Gladney Center for Adoption
- Great Wall China Adoption
- Harrah's Family Services
- HIS KIDS Adoption International
- Holt International
- Irish Adoption Board
- Journeys of the Heart
- La Vida
- Médecins du Monde (MDM)
- Meiling
- New Arrival
- New Life Adoption Agency
- PLAN - Plan Loving Adoptions Now
- Sunnyridge
- Wide Horizons for Children
- World Child International
Shopping
- Celebrate the Child--Memory books, cultural items, dolls, music, videos, language learning, jewelry and a heritage pride area.
- China Memories--Memory books for Chinese adoptive families.
- China Sprout--Chinese cultural products and services
- Mandy's Moon--On-line source for unique multicultural & adoption products.
- Paper Pregnant -Just because you are not showing does not mean that you are not a mom-to-be! Let the world know that you too are expecting a baby by adoption with these Paper Pregnant items!
- Yahoo! List on China Shopping--Sharing information on shopping in China on your adoption journey! Check out the files and bookmarks!
Travel
- Adoption Travel--A resource for international adoption travel planning
- CDC Travel Information--Health Information for Travelers to East Asia
- Currency cheat sheet--Cheatsheet allows travelers to create and print a currency converter table for their next trip.
- Currency converter--A multi-lingual Currency Converter with up to date exchange rates provided from leading market data contributors and is filtered for validity.
- Lotus Tours
- Texas Medical Kit--Medical Kits for traveling families are available. Donations received from these kits go directly to help those children who have not yet been adopted around the world.
- White Swan Hotel--Hotel has Mercedes Benz for hire, an option if you want to ride in a car with seatbelts in the rear :-)
- Yahoo! List on China Travel--Information very specific to travel details on an Adoption Trip to China! This includes details on airlines, hotels, transportation, China travel agents, city and provincial information, sightseeing, tours, itineraries, and pricing. Check out the files and bookmarks!