Web Directory

» Adoption Africa
   Registry, search tips, personal stories, and legal information especially for Southern Africans (South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Malawi) adoptees and birth parents.
   http://www.watts01.btinternet.co.uk/adopt/

» Adoption Crossroads
   Network of adoption search, support and reunion organizations. Includes message board and chat room.
   http://www.adoptioncrossroads.org

» Adoption Pennsylvania
   Information and resources for searching in Pennsylvania.
   http://millennium.fortunecity.com/ellerburn/894/index.html

» Adoption Puzzle
   Information about searching, adoptee rights, and adoption reform.
   http://www.genealogytoday.com/adoption/puzzle

» Adoption Search Links
   Collection of links related to searching for birth family.
   http://members.tripod.com/~jlightkeeper/adoption.html

» Adoption Search and Reunion
   Dedicated to Colorado adoptees, birth families, and adoptive families, but providing general search information and tips for anyone.
   http://www.adopteesearch.info/

» Adoptionopoly
   A satire, modeled loosely on the board game Monopoly, that highlights the frustrations experienced by adult adoptees who are trying to search for their origins.
   http://users.rcn.com/jonmarin/adoptionopoly.htm

» Canadian Council of Natural Mothers
   Organization that supports open access to personal information in adoption records and access to the original registration of live birth for both natural mothers and adult adopted persons. Includes Mothers Bill of Rights, articles and search and membershi
   http://www.ccnm-mothers.ca/

» Colorado Adoption Search and Reunion Resources
   Tips, links and book recommendations for adoptees and birth parents.
   http://www.genealogybranches.com/adoption.html

» Connected Indian Roots
   Networking community that helps adoptees search and learn what it means to be of East Indian origin but brought up in a different culture. Includes articles and links.
   http://freenet-homepage.de/connectedindianroots/

» Heartland Adoption Connection
   Features a registry, search tips, and reunion stories.
   http://webspace.webring.com/people/lg/geoadopt/

» North Carolina Coalition for Adoption Reform
   NCCAR works to educate the public regarding adoption and adoption laws, and networks with adoption agencies and all people engaged in the interests of adoption, to reform North Carolina laws.
   http://www.adoptionreform-nc.org/

» Organization for Adoptees - Search and Individual Support
   New Jersey-based search and support group for adoptees only.
   http://members.tripod.com/BastardGoddess/OASIS.html

» PA Adoption Search and Education
   Contains general information about searching in Pennsylvania. Includes a review of legislative and political issues, copy of relinquishment documents, and list of area support and search groups.
   http://rombergers.tripod.com/main.html

» Parent Finders of Canada
   A support group for adult adoptees, birth relatives and adopting parents across Canada. Includes history and FAQ.
   http://www.parentfinders.org/

» Protestant Home for Babies
   Information about a maternity and adoption home located in New Orleans, Louisiana. Includes search help and tips.
   http://www.protestanthomeforbabies.com/

» Search Triad, Inc.
   An all volunteer, non-profit, search and support group, helping to reunite people separated by adoption, foster care or divorce.
   http://searchtriad.org/

» Shea's Search Series: The Definitive Guide to Self-Empowered Adoptee Search
   Guides provide advice from making the decision to search, and choices in searching, through petitioning the court.
   http://www.plumsite.com/shea/series.html

» Tina's Adoption Search and Reform Pages
   Adoption search information, including online databases, legislative addresses, vital statistics, and court addresses.
   http://tmusso.com/

» Torn Asunder
   Registry and investigative resources to aid family members seeking reunion after adoption.
   http://www.fortunecity.com/meltingpot/springhill/801/tornasunder/adoptionindex/index.html

» Triad Online
   Information for individuals who wish to begin a post-adoption search involving Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Includes general information for all adoptees.
   http://www3.nf.sympatico.ca/pamela.anstey/triadonline/

» Washington Adoption Reunion Movement
   A non-profit organization that provides information, referral, support and search services to adoptees, birth families and adoptive parents. Includes membership information and list of support groups.
   http://www.warmsearch.org/

» We're The Lost
   Community with message boards and chat rooms, for adoption and missing persons search. Offers resources, search help and support.
   http://www.werethelost.com

» West Texas Children's Aid and Welfare Association
   Information about the W.A. Nicholas Home which operated in Abilene, Texas from 1921 to 1945, and placed children in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico.
   http://www.angelfire.com/tx5/adoptee/

» White Oak Foundation
   A not-for-profit organization offering free post-adoption services to all triad members with an Illinois connection. Information about searching, legislation, services and programs.
   http://www.whiteoakfoundation.org/