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    A Kid's Guide to Adoption  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Provides answers to kids' questions about adoption.... Details >
    Nemours Foundation
    Adoption Assistance for Children Adopted From Foster Care: A Factsheet for Families
    This fact sheet presents details about financial assistance available to adoptive families who are considering adopting a child or children with special needs but are unable to afford the costs of car... Details >
    Child Welfare Information Gateway
    Adoption Glossary - National Adoption Center  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This document presents a glossary of terms commonly used within adoption. It includes legal terminology. It is not meant to be an all-inclusive glossary, but it gives a basic reference point for commu... Details >
    National Adoption Center
    Adoption Options At-a-Glance: A Companion Guide for Families
    Also available in: Spanish
    This guide focuses on one way to think about how choices in adoption may flow from one another.... Details >
    Child Welfare Information Gateway
    Adoption Options: A Fact Sheet for Families
    Also available in: Spanish
    This fact sheet provides basic information about adoption options and it focuses on one way to think about how choices in adoption may flow from one another.... Details >
    Child Welfare Information Gateway
    Adoption: Where Do I Start?
    Also available in: Spanish
    Answers to questions that are commonly asked by persons who are considering adoption. Topics covered include what children are available for adoption; who can adopt; what kinds of costs are involved; ... Details >
    Child Welfare Information Gateway
    Are You Pregnant and Thinking About Adoption?
    Also available in: Spanish
    Answers questions and concerns to individuals that may be considering giving a baby up for adoption.... Details >
    Child Welfare Information Gateway
    Casey Family Services  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Casey Family Services is a fully licensed and accredited non-profit child welfare agency providing a broad range of programs to meet the changing needs of vulnerable children and families throughout N... Details >
    Annie E. Casey Foundation
    Explaining Adoption to Your Children, Family, and Friends
    This fact sheet addresses the complicated issue of adoption, defining it, explaining it to others, and dealing with the feelings that arise. A complete bibliography, resource list and resources for ad... Details >
    Child Welfare Information Gateway
    Foster Parents Considering Adoption: A Factsheet for Families
    This factsheet is written for foster parents who are considering adopting one or more of the children in their care. While this factsheet does not address the specifics of how to adopt, it provides in... Details >
    Child Welfare Information Gateway
    Organizations
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    Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    Child Welfare Information Gateway
    Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families
    Office of Adolescent Pregnancy Programs, Office of Population Affairs
    Office of Family Planning, Office of Population Affairs
    Office of Population Affairs
    Office of Population Affairs Clearinghouse
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    American Fertility AssociationExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    Child Welfare League of AmericaExternal Links Disclaimer Logo

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