Sites for Adoption Professionals

www.childwelfare.gov
This site is a service of the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It provides access to print and electronic publications, web sites, and online databases covering a wide range of topics from prevention to permanency, including child welfare, child abuse and neglect, adoption, search and reunion, and much more.

www.adoptmed.org
The web site for the Center for Adoption Medicine at the University of Washington. The resource for medical and developmental issues in adoption and pediatrics. An incredibly rich content and link site. Very interesting links, articles, Ask the Dr. section and much more!

http://travel.state.gov/family/adoption/adoption_485.html
A great site to keep up to date on international adoption and changing practices.

http://adoptioninstitute.org/index.php
The Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute conducts and summarizes research with the goal of educating the community in best practice and ethical practices. A great way to keep up with what research is coming out around adoption and adoption issues. The e-newsletter is a must.

http://nacac.org
The North American Council on Adoptable Children acts as the coordinating agency for groups and agencies that find permanent homes for children in the child welfare system.

http://jcics.org
The Joint Council on International Children’s Services is an association of child welfare agencies that serve children in international adoption and relief work. Keeps up to date on the changes in international adoption in the various countries.