Jacqueline K Furst

All the waiting and all the paperwork vanishes the moment you see your child

Ed and Melissa, Adoptive parents of Dylan, age 5

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Useful Links

Adopting.com
www.adopting.com
A comprehensive listing of adoption resources including adoption professionals, photo listing of waiting children, support groups, families seeking to adopt, resources for special needs and much more.

Alternative Family Magazine
www.altfammag.com
A national parenting magazine for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered parents and their children. Every issue includes stories and information about adoption.

American Academy of Adoption Attorneys
www.adoptionattorneys.org
National directory of attorneys practicing adoption law.

Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute
www.adoptioninstitute.org
Adoption research, policy and analysis.

International Concerns for Children
www.iccadopt.org
A charitable and educational organization that publishes the annual Report on Intercountry Adoption. Has resources for single parents.

New York State Adoptive Services(NYSAS)
http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/adopt
A comprehensive guide to New York State’s policies and resources.