International network. Founded 1971. Provides moral support and guidance for adopted children in finding their birth parents and/or siblings. Also helps parents find the children they gave up for adoption. Open to foster children (ages 18+). International reunion registry. One-time tax deductible contribution $50. Write: ALMA Society P.O. Box 85 Denville, NJ 07834 Voice: 804-264-0164 Website: http://www.almasociety.org E-mail: manderson@almasociety.org Verified: 10/27/2009
National. 11 branches. Founded 1976. Support for adoption-affected people in coping with adoption. Prevention of unnecessary separations. Dues $40/yr. Online chatroom, quarterly newsletter, pen pals and phone network. Provides assistance starting local groups. Write: Concerned United Birthparents, Inc. P.O. Box 230457 Encinitas, CA 92023 Voice: 1-800-822-2777 Fax: 858-712-3317 Website: http://www.cubirthparents.org E-mail: info@cubirthparents.org Verified: 10/1/2008
International (US/Canada). Founded 1974. Focuses on special needs adoption. Provides referrals and maintains current listing of adoptive parent support groups which conduct a wide range of activities. Helps new groups get started, and sponsors an annual adoption conference which features workshops for adoptive parents, prospective parents, foster parents, child welfare professionals and other child advocates. Newsletter. Membership $45/US and $50/Canada. Parent group manual free online. Write: North American Council on Adoptable Children 970 Raymond Ave., Suite106 St. Paul, MN 55114-1149 Voice: 651-644-3036 Fax: 651-644-9848 Website: http://www.nacac.org E-mail: info@nacac.org Verified: 10/16/2008
International. 475 affiliated groups. Founded 1990. Mutual support for persons separated by adoption. Referrals to adoption search and support groups. Newsletter, phone support and conferences. Provides information and referrals to support group meetings. Assistance in starting groups. Write: Adoption Crossroads 74 Lakewood Dr. Congers, NY 10920 Voice: 845-268-0283 Fax: 845-267-2736 Website: http://www.adoptioncrossroads.org E-mail: info@adoptioncrossroads.org Verified: 10/27/2009
International. 32+ chapters. Support and advocacy group for Jewish or interfaith adoptive families, extended families, interested clergy, social service agencies and adoption professionals. Socials, phone help, literature, education, online listserv and newsletter. Online directory of local groups. Dues $50/family; $125/professional. Write: Stars of David 3175 Commerican Ave., Suite 100 Norbrook, IL 60062-1915 Voice: 1-800-782-7349 Website: http://www.starsofdavid.org Verified: 10/14/2008
International. Mission is to support networking and build understanding among adoptees, adoptive families, Koreans and Korean Americans. Annual conference and weekly newsletter. Write: Korean American Adoptee Adoptive Family Network P.O. Box 5585 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Voice: 916-933-1447 Website: http://www.kaanet.com E-mail: kaanet@aol.com Verified: 10/14/2008
Online. Offers a large variety of message boards which deal with parenting issues including infertility, pregnancy, parenting challenges, parents of disabled, pregnancy loss, newborn babies, toddlers, adoption, family issues, etc. Website: http://www.parentsoup.com/messageboards Verified: 10/15/2009
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