Adoptions

Adoption Forums
https://adoption.com/forums/
Find support and encouragement from others regarding adoption.

Adoptive Families Magazine
http://www.adoptivefamiliesmagazine.com/
Adoptive Families, the award-winning national adoption magazine, is the leading adoption information source for families before, during, and after adoption.

Adoptive Parents Committee, Inc.
http://www.adoptiveparents.org/
Parent support group dedicated to improving all aspects of the adoption and interim (foster) care process.

Center for Adoption Policy
http://www.adoptionpolicy.org/
Extensive website providing research, analysis and education to practitioners and the public about current legislation and practices governing domestic and international adoption in the United States, Europe, Asia, Latin America and Africa.

Center for Adoption Support and Education
http://adoptionsupport.org/
A non-profit organization dedicated to providing support and education to everyone in the adoption community.

Child Welfare Information Gateway
http://www.childwelfare.gov/
Child Welfare Information Gateway provides access to information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families.

The Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute
http://www.adoptioninstitute.org/
A national organization devoted to improving adoption policy and practice.

Friends in Adoption
http://www.friendsinadoption.org/
A non-profit, licensed adoption agency whose goal is to help people make informed decisions about adoption.

Infertility & Adoption
http://infertility.adoption.com/
Providing a place of learning, growth, connection, and support to those who are or will be raising “chosen” children.

Internal Revenue Service – Adoption Credit
http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc607.html
You may be able to take a tax credit for qualifying expenses paid to adopt an eligible child (including a child with special needs).

Jewish Adoption
http://jewish.adoption.com/
Jewish parents hoping to adopt, Jewish adoption professionals, forums full of adoption information for Jewish families, an adoption registry to search for Jewish birth families, waiting kids, scriptures, poetry, family stories, and much more.

Jewish Adoption and Foster Care Organization (JAFCO)
https://jafco.org/
Jewish Adoption and Foster Care Options, Inc. (JAFCO) is a nonprofit agency established in April 1992 providing one less obstacle in the healing process by providing a child with a familiar cultural and religious environment.

National Adoption Center
http://www.adopt.org/assembled/home.html
Their inspiration comes from the belief that there is no unwanted child, only unfound families. From that they provide the following free adoptive services: Public Awareness and Recruitment, Information and Referral and Publications.

National Adoption Foundation
https://fundyouradoption.org/
Dedicated to providing financial assistance, services and support to families, before, during and after their adoptions are final.

National Council for Adoption
http://www.adoptioncouncil.org/
Support to both domestic and foreign efforts that ensure every child lives, grows and thrives in a safe, permanent and loving family.

New York State Adoption Services
http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/adopt/agcymenu.asp
The New York State Adoption Service is the focus of adoption services in the Division of Development and Prevention Services which is a division of The Office of Children and Family Services

PACT, An Adoption Alliance
http://www.pactadopt.org/
Dedicated to providing adoption-related services to children of color, their birth parents and adoptive parents.

Potential Parents
http://www.potentialparents.com/
A community of hopeful, loving families waiting to grow through open adoption.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States of America.

Tapestry Books
http://www.tapestrybooks.com/
This website provides guidance to families considering adoption and also for families of adopted children by offering books on all facets of adoption.

Donors

Donor Conception Network
http://donor-conception-network.org
A set of unique resources for parents of donor conceived children and the professionals who support them.

The Donor Sibling Registry
http://www.donorsiblingregistry.com
An article by  Ellen Singer, LCSW-C, Adoption Program Specialist at The Center for Adoption Support and Education, Inc  on “Talking with Children Conceived Through Donor Insemination, IVF with Egg Donor or Surrogacy”.

Parents via Egg Donation:
http://www.parentsviaeggdonation.org
Created for parents and parents-to-be, by parents and parents-to-be to provide useful information and guidance when using an egg donor.

Embryo Donation

ReproTech Limited
http://www.reprot.com
Embryo storage, semen store, oocyte storage, donor embryos, embryo donation, fertility preservation, administration and shipment of cryopreserved gametes, embryos & tissue.

Embryo Adoption Awareness Campaign
http://www.embryoadoption.org
Videos, FAQs and stories of families who have donated and those now parenting received donated embryos.

Embryo Connection
http://embryoconnection.org/
Resources on professional, medical, legal and moral issues about embryo donations.

Miracles Waiting – Embryo Donation
http://miracleswaiting.org/
A  non-profit organization dedicated to providing valuable and up-to-date information on all aspects of embryo donation, as well as offering embryo donors and recipients the opportunity to find each other and allowing them the freedom to work out the details on their own terms.

National Embryo Donation Center (NEDC)
http://www.embryodonation.org
A non-profit organization whose mission is to protect the lives and dignity of human embryos by promoting, facilitating and educating about embryo donation and adoption.

Infertility Organizations that Offer Scholarships

Advanced Reproductive Care, Inc.
http://www.arcfertility.com
The ARC website seeks to be the definitive resource for potential patients and other members of the public to understand infertility and its related conditions, locate a physician and other resources for diagnosis and treatment of infertility (via IVF, ICSI, IUI etc.), become aware of the benefits, programs and services offered by ARC and its Member physicians and provide access to these offerings of ARC, called “The ARC Fertility Program”®

The Angels of Hope Foundation – Creating Miracles Grant
http://www.angelsofhopeinc.org/infertility/infertility-grants/
Angels of Hope, Inc., was created in July 2005 to serve as beacons of hope for those suffering from the emotional and physical absence of a child. Twice a year, in April and September, the Angels of Hope Foundation dispenses its Creating Miracles Grant to financially burdened couples in Illinois who need fertility treatments to conceive a child.

BabyQuest Foundation
http://www.babyquestfoundation.org/
BabyQuest Foundation is a non-profit organization whose goal is to grant financial assistance to those who cannot afford infertility treatments such as IUI, IVF, egg donation, and surrogacy. Applications are accepted from heterosexual, same sex couples, and singles.

Bonei Olam
http://boneiolam.org/
Bonei Olam’s mission is to help couples that are experiencing infertility realize their dreams of enjoying these moments. Provides financial assistance for fertility treatments.

B.U.M.P.S.
http://www.yourbump.org/about.html
Bringing U Maternal Paternal Success (B.U.M.P.S.) is a non-profit organization in Florida that assists couples who have difficulty conceiving by providing grants for them to receive fertility treatments.

HelpUsAdopt
Helpusadopt.org – Does Not Define Family and Supports LGBT Adoptions
HelpUsAdopt was created by adoptive parents Becky and Kipp Fawcett in 2007. The Fawcetts were so grateful for the fact that they had the financial means to adopt their son Jake in 2005 that they looked to make a donation to an existing organization that would help ease another family’s financial burden. However, what they found were organizations that defined family and adoption. Armed with this knowledge and their belief in family undefined, they decided to create a grant organization that does not define family or adoption — Helpusadopt.org was born.

Helpusadopt.org is a national 501c3 financial grant program that helps couples/individuals (regardless of race, religion, gender, marital status and sexual orientation) with the costs of their adoptions (domestic, international, special needs or foster care) by awarding grants of up to $15,000.

The International Council on Infertility Information Dissemination, Inc. (INCIID)
http://www.inciid.org/
Offers support and help to people dealing with infertility.

The JFCS Fertility Fund: A Gift From the Heart
www.jfcsphilly.org/fertilityfund
Jewish Family and Children’sService of Greater Philadelphia (JFCS) has a fund to help Jewish individuals and families who are confronted with infertility and the financial burden of fertility treatments that are not covered by insurance. To learn about the qualifications and how to apply call 866.JFCS.NOW or visit our website.

The Madeleine Gordon Gift of Life Foundation
http://www.gordongiftoflife.org/
Since 1995, the Foundation has been a dream come true for many childless couples in the greater Cincinnati, OH area. By helping them counter involuntary childlessness and ease the costly financial burden associated with In Vitro Fertilization treatment, the Foundation has brought life and restored happiness to numerous families.

Pay It Forward Fertility Foundation
http://payitforwardfertility.org/grant-information/
Pay it Forward Fertility Foundation works with their Partner Fertility Clinics to help couples who otherwise would not be able to achieve their dream of a family without financial assistance. Working with partner clinics who offer discounts to qualified grant and assistance recipients, they have helped to deliver the miracle of life with 18 babies born from treatments using the program.

PUAH Institute
http://www.puahonline.org
PUAH Institute is comprised of individuals who are world-renowned experts in the field of fertility medicine and Jewish Law, working in tandem under the leadership of a Rabbi.

The Tinina Q. Cade Foundation (TQCF)
http://www.cadefoundation.org
TQCF is a non profit organization that serves the needs of families battling infertility. The TQCF also provides financial assistance to families pursuing infertility treatment or domestic adoption through the Tinina Q. Cade Foundation Family Building Grant (Deadline for scholarship is Sept. 15, 2009 $10,000 grant for infertility or adoption). This dual approach distinguishes the foundation as the only organization of its kind in the nation.

Infertility Education & Support

Path2Parenthood (P2P):
http://www.path2parenthood.org/
National non-profit organization is a lifetime resource for infertility prevention, reproductive health and family building.

American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM):
http://www.asrm.org/
Non-Profit organization devoted to advancing knowledge and expertise in reproductive technologies.

A Torah Infertility Medium of Exchange (A T.I.M.E.):
http://www.atime.org/
Organization that offers advocacy, education, guidance, research and support through our many programs to Jewish men, women, and couples struggling with reproductive health and infertility.

Creating a Family:
http://www.creatingafamily.com/
A nonprofit providing education, resources, and support for those touched by infertility or adoption.

Ferre Institute
http://www.ferre.org/
Ferre Institute provides professional education to medical providers, counselors, and other human services personnel. Individual counseling and education are also provided to patients of all ages in the Genetic Counseling, Family Building, and Prenatal Risk Programs.

Fertility Authority:
http://fertilityauthority.com
Information to help you make the best, most efficient decisions about your fertility – from diagnosis to resolution.

Fertility IQ:
http://www.fertilityiq.com/
A resource for detailed assessments of fertility doctors and clinics across the United States.

Fertility Journey
http://www.fertilityjourney.com
Are you seeking a diagnosis or fertility treatment, are you undergoing fertility treatment now, or would you like to learn more about infertility?  Let us be your guide.

Fertility Lifelines
http://www.fertilitylifelines.com
Fertility LifeLines is a free, confidential, educational resource that provides customized information and support to people with fertility health concerns.

Infertility Answers, Inc.:
http://infertilityanswers.net/
Information on third party reproduction.

Infertility Network
http://infertilitynetwork.org
An independent, registered Canadian charity which strives to provide support and information to help people make informed choices about their family-building options.

The InterNational Council on Infertility Information Dissemination, Inc. (INCIID):
http://www.inciid.org/
Offers support and help to people dealing with infertility.

RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association:
http://www.resolve.org/
A community for women and men with infertility, providing information and support.

Rhonda Levy- Infertility Consultant:
http://www.empoweredivf.com/
Infertility Consultant who can provide insight to intended parents regarding clinics, treatments and options available to them to build their family.

Will2Love:
https://will2love.com/
Offering online help for cancer-related issues with sexuality and fertility.

Same Sex

Center For Kids
www.gaycenter.org
This Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center provides a home for the birth, nurture and celebration of our organizations, institutions and culture; cares for our individuals and groups in need; educates the public and our community; and empowers our individuals and groups to achieve their fullest potential.

Family Pride Coalition
http://familypride.org/
Through advocacy, support and educational activities, advances the well being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender parents and their families. Promises positive public policy for families of LGBT families. Provides written guide to starting local LGBT parenting groups.

Garden State Equality
http://www.gardenstateequality.org
An organizations that has had a vital role in the success of New Jersey’s LGBT rights movement.

Gay Parents To Be
GayParentsToBe
GayParentsToBe is an informational resource and link to gay parenting services. We strive to provide the best care for LGBTQ couples and individuals as they navigate all of the options to bring a child into the world and their homes. To better serve our LGBT community, Reproductive Medicine Associates of CT launched GayParentsToBe to more completely address the unique challenges same-sex couples and LGBT solo parents face when building their family. Our Connecticut and New York locations are supportive of gay, lesbian and transgender couples as well as individual parents by choice. Working with an established professional network, including gestational carrier (surrogate), egg donor and sperm donor agencies, we provide full service care to help you realize your dream of building a family.

PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)
http://pflag.org
Promotes the health and well being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons, their families and friends through support, education and advocacy.

Proud Parenting:
http://proudparenting.com/
Providing community support for gay and lesbian members and their families.

Rainbow Families of New Jersey
http://www.rainbowfamiliesnj.org/what/index.html
An organization of families headed by parents who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender.

Surrogacy

All About Surrogacy (AAS):
http://www.allaboutsurrogacy.com/
Community of Surrogate Mothers, Intended Parents and Egg Donors that is built by the members, for the members.

Childlessness Overcome Through Surrogacy (COTS):
http://www.surrogacy.org.uk/
Providing advice, help and support to surrogates and intended parents.

Surrogate Mothers Online (SMO):
http://www.surromomsonline.com/
Ad postings for surrogate mothers and intended parents.


Sperm Donation

GIVF Institute
http://www.123donate.com
Recruits anonymous sperm donors to help others build their families.

California Cryobank, Inc.
http://cryobank.com/
A full service sperm bank providing a comprehensive resource for frozen donor sperm, private semen cryopreservation, and specialized reproductive services (including egg and embryo storage and artificial insemination guidance).

Xytex Corporation
http://www.xytex.com/
A global provider of human semen to healthcare professionals and their patients.

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