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The following are informational links to adoptive and post-adoptive resources.  If you have suggestions of links that we might consider including, please contact AFSN.  

NOTICE/DISCLAIMER: Links are provided for your convenience. They do not constitute an endorsement of the linked pages or any commercial or private issues or products presented there. AFSN can make no warranty or representation concerning the content of these sites, or secondary sites from the pages to which they link.

 

WEST MICHIGAN

 

ADOPTION AND/OR FOSTER CARE AGENCIES

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Adoption Associates       (Domestic & International)

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Adoption Pros      (Domestic & International)

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Bethany Christian Services      (Domestic, Domestic Special Needs & International)

bullet Catholic Charities of West Michigan (Domestic & Domestic Special Needs)
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Pathways Michigan     (Domestic & Domestic Special Needs)

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D.A. Blodgett for Children     (Domestic & Domestic Special Needs)

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Lutheran Social Services         (Domestic, Domestic Special Needs & International)

   
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Michigan Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE)

bullet Michigan Department of Human Services

SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS

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Chinese Culture Group of Greater Grand Rapids

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Eastern European Adoption Coalition  

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Families for Russian and Ukrainian Adoption (FRUA)  

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Families for International Children (FFIC)

bullet Foster and Adoptive Family Resource & Support Center
bullet GLOBA (Greater Lansing OURS by Adoption)
bullet MARE Focus on Adoption and Leadership This website is designed specifically for the eyes of youth who have been, or are waiting to be adopted. It is meant to be a way to exchange information and gain valuable input from the people that really matter-the youth!
bullet Michigan Association for Foster, Adoptive and Kinship Parents (MAFAK)

OTHER RESOURCES

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About.com -  Adoption  

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Adopt America Network

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AdoptionInformation.com

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Adoption Identity Movement of Michigan  

bullet Adoption Learning Partners
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Adoption Lifebooks  

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Adoption Resource Directory  

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AdoptUSKids

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American Adoption Congress

bullet ATTACh   Association for Treatment and Training in the Attachment of Children
bullet Attachment and Bonding Center (ABC) of Ohio
bullet Beyond Consequences Institute
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(C.A.S.E.) The Center for Adoption Support and Education

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Child Welfare Information Gateway - Adoption

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The Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute  

bullet Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
bullet Foster Parent College from SocialLearning.com
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Insight: Open Adoption Resources and Support

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Michigan’s Children  

bullet Michigan Federation for Children and Families
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National Adoption Center

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National Adoption Information Clearinghouse (HHS)

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National Council for Adoption

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North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC)  

bullet PACT, An Adoption Alliance
bullet Post Institute for Family-Centered Therapy
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Spaulding for Children  

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Uncharted Parent.com

     RESOURCES FOR KIDS

bullet Adoption Clubhouse - presented by the National Adoption Center
bullet Kids Health - Adoption
bullet Kids Page (C.A.S.E.)

    BOOKS/PERIODICALS

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Adoptalk (a publication of NACAC)

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Adopted Child

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Adoption TODAY  

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Adoption World Specialties, Ltd.

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Adoptive Families Magazine         ** SPECIAL OFFER FOR AFSN SUPPORTERS **

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Perspectives Press—The Infertility & Adoption Publisher

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Rainbow Kids  

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Tapestry Books  

  ONLINE STORES

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Amazon.com