Adoption Resources

adoption agencies

National Directory of Adoption Agencies – Search for adoption agencies and reviews in this free nationwide listing. Find top rated adoption agencies for domestic, international, and embryo adoptions. Learn the 3-step process for searching, interviewing, and choosing an adoption agency.

adoption attorneys

American Academy of Adoption Attorneys – Find an attorney that is a member of this national association of attorneys who have distinguished themselves in the field of adoption law.

adoptimist

Adoptimist – Innovative adoption profile site that exists to connect women considering adoption with qualified adoptive parents. Adoptimist helps families increase their visibility and connection with potential birth parents through extensive online marketing outreach and promotion.

Paying For Adoption

fund your adoption bootcamp

Fund Your Adoption Bootcamp – The first online course that teaches families how to adopt debt free. This step-by-step adoption fundraising bootcamp includes 12 detailed training videos, grant and fundraising templates, and personalized coaching designed to help you get organized, create a plan, submit winning adoption grants, and raise more money to adopt without debt.

bills tax service

Bill’s Tax Service – The Adoption Tax Credit specialists can help you regardless of what state you live in. The owners have personally fostered and adopted children of their own and they are passionate about helping families make sense of the Adoption Tax Credit and navigate the requirements and paperwork. Call 1-888-7ADOPT0 or email Becky Wilmoth for a free consultation.

Store & Share Adoption Documents

google drive

Google Drive – Get organized with this web-based tool that allows you to store, organize and share all of your files including financial worksheets, expenses, copies of your receipts, memorable stories, pictures and videos. The best part…you can manage them from anywhere in the world with internet access. FREE

dropbox

Dropbox – Another awesome tool, similar to Google Drive, that lets you store, organize and share all of your files and manage them from anywhere. FREE

Adoption Conferences

christian alliance for orphans

Christian Alliance For Orphans (CAFO) – CAFO Summit is a 2-day conference to inspire and equip Christians in the areas of adoption, foster care, and global orphan care through the local church.

empowered to connect

Empowered To Connect – 2-day conference designed to help adoptive and foster parents, ministry leaders and professionals better understand how to connect with children from hard places and help them heal. Features Dr. Karyn Purvis with Michael & Amy Monroe.

North American Council on Adoptable Children

North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC) – NACAC hosts a 3-day conference designed to inspire, inform and encourage all members of the adoption community.

refresh conference

The Refresh Conference – A group of passionate foster and adoptive parents, along with agency and ministry members of the Harvest Hands Alliance, came together to design a one-of-a-kind conference focused on reigniting hope in the hearts of parents who are caring for the fatherless.

together for adoption

Together For Adoption – 2-day gospel-centered conference that provides resources to mobilize the church for global orphan care.

Adoption Advocacy

both ends burning

Both Ends Burning – Movement dedicated to defending every child’s human right to a permanent, loving family. The organization created the award-winning documentary STUCK.

parents for ethical adoption reform

Parents for Ethical Adoption Reform – The mission of PEAR is to provide a voice for prospective and adoptive parents that includes ethics, transparency, and support.

rainbowkids adoption and child welfare advocacy

RainbowKids – RainbowKids began in 1996 as an advocacy resource for special needs and older children who languished in orphanages around the world.  It has since grown into a network of adoption and child welfare advocacy organizations that support children and families.

save the adoption the tax credit

Save The Adoption Tax Credit – Advocates to save the Adoption Tax Credit and to make it inclusive, permanent, refundable and a flat tax credit for special needs adoptions.

the archibald project

The Archibald Project – Sharing stories of inspiring people and organizations whose vision matches theirs; to see the orphan crisis eliminated. These include stories of those who advocate, educate and keep families together. Since 2011, The Archibald Project has traveled across the world and documented inspiring stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things to serve orphans.

the donaldson adoption institute

The Donaldson Adoption Institute – DAI works to improve the adoption experience and strengthen families by promoting healthy identity in adopted people, safeguarding the rights of parents and educating practitioners, professionals and policy makers.

National Adoption Events

national adoption day

National Adoption Day – This annual, one-day event is celebrated in communities across the country every Saturday before Thanksgiving and it raises awareness of the 100,000+ children in US foster care waiting to be adopted into permanent, loving families.

orphan sunday

Orphan Sunday – Global, locally-led Christian movement to defend and care for orphaned children.

world adoption day

World Adoption Day – An annual, worldwide celebration of adoption that raises awareness and casts a vision for a world with no more orphaned children.

Foster To Adopt

us adoption subsidies

Adoption Subsidies by State (US) – Provides specific eligibility, benefits and funding of your state adoption subsidy program.

canadian adoption subsidies

Adoption Subsidies by Province (Canada) – Provides specific eligibility, benefits and funding of your provincial adoption subsidy program.

adoption assistance program

Adoption Assistance Program (AAP) – Federally funded program that provides financial assistance for eligible adoptive children from the US foster care who have special needs.

dave thomas foundation

Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption – Incredible foster to adopt resource that aims to find forever families for children in foster care.

Adoption Memories

adoption announcements

Adoption Announcements – Quickly and easily send out an adoption announcements to friends and family. Shutterfly has beautiful, easy-to-use templates that allow you to drop in your photos and messaging so your announcements are completed and ordered in a matter of minutes.

red thread sessions

Red Thread Sessions – Celebrating adoption through photography, Red Thread Sessions not only captures family portraits of new families, it also capture the precious, happy, confusing, exciting, exhausting, traumatic, life-changing time that is so often brief and fleeting in the life of an adoptive family. Photographers offer discounted and free sessions. Find a photographer.

adoption photo book

Adoption Photo Book – Turn your favorite adoption pictures into a beautiful family photo book. You can even add words, important details, and capture the essence of your adoption journey.

Adoption Blogs

adoptive families

Adoptive Families – Award-winning resource for adoptive parents navigating the adoption process and for parents raising children through adoption.

confessions of an adoptive parent

Confessions of an Adoptive Parent – Excellent blog dedicated to helping weary adoptive & foster parents find support and validation they need to regain hope and finally stop feeling alone.

infant adoption guide

InfantAdoptionGuide.com – Site dedicated to helping guide you on your domestic infant adoption journey with tips & resources, inspiring stories, book and product recommendations, agency reviews, and practical how-to information.

Post-Adoption Planning

policy genius

Policy Genius – Like a will, insurance is about protecting your family and providing peace of mind. Be sure to add your child to your insurance policies immediately after the adoption is finalized. If you don’t already have a policy, this is the easiest way to get great insurance. Get It Now!

rocket lawyer

Rocket Lawyer – Protect your family by creating or updating your will after your adoption is finalized. Rocket Lawyer will answer your legal questions, help you find an attorney, and provide step-by-step instructions to create legal documents and forms. Best of all, Rocket Lawyer will save you time and money. Try it free!

willing estate planning

Willing.com – Quick, easy, and legally valid in all 50 states. Willing allows you to create separate wills for you and your spouse in 10 minutes or less. When you’re finished, simply print your will and sign along with two other witnesses and your will becomes valid. 100% FREE

td ameritrade

TD Ameritrade – Saving for college can be simple and easy. The TD Ameritrade 529 College Savings Plans and Coverdell Education Savings Accounts (ESA) are designed to meet the needs of virtually every family and every budget. No minimum annual contribution is required. Open a 529 or ESA today!

upromise college savings

Upromise – Start saving the smart way for your kids’ college. Upromise offers 529 College Savings Plans, Life Insurance Plans, High Yield Saving Accounts and even helps build your college savings by earning cash back on everyday purchases. Sign up now, it’s free to join!

Adoption Travel

schwab debit card

Schwab Debit Card – Avoid high bank and ATM fees. Hands down, the best debit card for international travel. No monthly service fees, no currency conversion fees, no minimum balance requirements and no ATM fees worldwide (you receive full reimbursements at the end of every month for any ATM fees incurred anywhere in the US and overseas).

chase sapphire preferred card

Chase Sapphire Preferred® – Our favorite card for international travel. No foreign transaction fees and enjoy earning 2X points on travel and dining at restaurants, trip cancellation/interruption insurance, auto rental collision damage waiver, travel accident insurance, emergency assistance services, trip delay and lost luggage reimbursement, baggage delay insurance, and zero liability for fraudulent charges.

barclaycard arrival plus world elite mastercard

Barclaycard Arrival Plus™ World Elite MasterCard® – No foreign transaction fees. Enjoy MasterCard World Elite Concierge & Luxury Travel Benefits, travel accident and trip cancellation insurance, baggage delay insurance, auto rental collision damage waiver, and zero liability on unauthorized charges.

adoption airfare

Adoption Airfare – Serving adoptive families with all their international travel needs to help save time, money and hassle. With an experienced team that specializes in adoption, missions and humanitarian airfare, Adoption Airfare will answer all of your questions and take great care of you. Click here to get your free airfare quote!

flightfox

Flightfox – For DIY travelers, Flightfox is a marketplace of flight experts who find you the best flights, guaranteed!

world nomads travel insurance

World Nomads Travel Insurance – Simple. Flexible. Reliable. World Nomads provides outstanding travel insurance, repeatedly coming out on top with the best medical and personal coverage for individuals and families for short and extended trips. Get your free quote!

us passport

Passport Information – Valuable information for U.S. citizens traveling and living abroad.

RushMyPassport.com

RushMyPassport.com – Leading U.S. passport expediting company that helps eliminate the time and hassle associated with getting a new passport or visa. They have been called “Passport Pros” by Forbes.com.

us visa requirements

Visa Requirements – Before you travel, learn the entry requirements of the foreign country you are traveling to.

RushMyTravelVisa.com

RushMyTravelVisa.com – Industry leader and travel visa expediting company known for its speed and customer service. This is the sister site to RushMyPassport.com.

language phrase book and dictionary

Language Phrase Book & Dictionary – Learn to communicate and get around with an amazing Rick Steves’ portable language guide. This is invaluable especially for extended visits!

duolingo

Duolingo – Learning a language with Duolingo is fun and addictive. It’s like a game where you earn points for correct answers, race against the clock, and level up. The lessons are short and effective. Plus the mobile app lets you learn anytime, anywhere!

rosett stone

Rosetta Stone – For families that want to go deeper and learn the language of their child’s birth country, Rosetta Stone’s proven methods will help you unlock your natural ability to learn a language and give you confidence to understand and speak. Try the Free Online Demo!

google translate

Google Translate – This will come in handy if you receive any documents while finalizing your adoption in your child’s birth country or if you just need some assistance translating words.

travel adapters and converters

Going In Style Travel Accessories – If you’re traveling internationally, chances are good that you’ll need an adapter plug and/or converter.

private internet access vpn

Private Internet Access – Traveling to adopt? For just $3.33 per month, get the leading VPN provider to protect your privacy and enjoy unrestricted internet access even when you’re abroad! Stream Netflix, Pandora, Facebook, Youtube, and all your favorites with this amazing anonymous VPN!

world sim

WorldSIM – Stay connected when you travel with international calls and data roaming.

smart traveler enrollment program

Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) – Enroll and help the U.S. Embassy contact you in a crisis situation such as natural disaster, civil unrest, or family emergency.

travel alerts

Department of State Alerts & Warnings – Get travel warnings and alerts in your country of travel.

us embassy

List of Foreign Embassies – Check with your country of destination for passport and other important travel information.

cia world factbook

The World Factbook – Provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, and much more for 267 world entities.

driving abroad

Driving Abroad – Plan ahead, check the driving requirements for the country you will be visiting, and utilize these tips for driving internationally.

centers for disease control

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Time to get your travel vaccinations? Check out the CDC’s site to find a local travel health clinic. Call around to get the fee schedules at various travel clinics. You’ll be surprised at the differences in fees. Do your research. Consult with the doctor at the clinic, use your best judgment, and only get vaccinations that you are comfortable with.

world health organization

World Health Organization (WHO) – Provides information about global health issues.

travel clinic directory

Travel Clinic State Directory – Find a travel health clinic near you to get vaccines, medicines, and advice you need before your trip.

goodrx

GoodRx – Don’t overpay for prescriptions for your international adoption travel. GoodRx searches drug prices for any prescription at pharmacies near you. GoodRx tells you where you can get the best deal and shows you prices, coupons, and discounts for your prescription that are accepted by pharmacies near you. They even have a mobile app. We saved $982 on our prescriptions prior to travel!

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