Center for Adoption Research
developing practical responses to improve foster care and adoption policy
and practice through objective research, policy analysis, education and training
Institute for Adoption Information, Inc.
non-profit organization of adoptees, birth parents, adoptive parents, adoption professionals and others who have united to enhance the understanding of adoption and to advocate for balanced, accurate coverage of adoption in news and entertainment media
EMDR Institute, Inc.
extensive information on eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy for treatment of post-traumatic stress and other psychiatric disorders
About Me Books
Resources for Parents of Children with Differing Abilities
Federation for Children with Special Needs
Boston based center for parents and parent organizations to work together on behalf of children with special needs and their families
Dr. Ronald S. Federici
neuropsychological and family therapy association providing comprehensive assessment and innovative treatment
Learning Disabilities Program
Children's Hospital Boston Department of Neurology provides a provides comprehensive learning disabilties evaluation for children who are experiencing a lack of success in school or who have specific difficulties with academic achievement
The Sensational Child
private, non-profit organization dedicated to the well being of children; a source for books devoted to special needs and interests; quality developmental toys and items used for sensory recreation and therapy
South Shore Therapies
resources for raising children with sensory, developmental, and social-emotional challenges
Casey Family Programs
provides and improves and ultimately prevents the need for foster care
Dare Family Services
provides specialized foster care for children throughout Massachusetts
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
non-profit public charity dedicated to increasing the adoptions of children in North America's foster care system by focusing on increasing adoption awareness while supporting model adoption service programs
DSS Plymouth Area Office
assistance to youngsters children are hurt or neglected and their families
MARE Main Office
recruiting, educating, supporting and advocating for FAMILIES throughout the adoption process.
National Adoption Center
expands adoption opportunities for children throughout the United States, particularly for children with special needs and those from minority cultures
National Foster Parent Association
the only national organization which strives to support foster parents, and remains a consistently strong voice on behalf of all children.
Race Matters Consortium
a diverse group of child welfare experts representing research, policy, administration, practice, and advocacy who systematically examine disproportional representation of individuals of different races and ethnic groups in the child welfare system
Eastern European Adoption Coalition
provides access to educational and training materials that include books,
articles, scientific research, public discussion groups, and self-help networks
Advanced Neurotherapy, P.C.
site of Dr. Jolene Ross , licensed psychologist with extensive experience in biofeedback treatment, cognitive and behavioral therapy, and behavioral medicine.
Health Finder
a service of the National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
The International Adoption Clinic
offers both pre-adoptive and post-adoptive services. Our goal is to provide comprehensive family preparation, as well as nutritional, medical, and developmental evaluations and support for internationally adopted children
Adopted from Russia
gifts to help adoptive families to stay connected with their children's Russian heritage.
Barefoot Books
multi-cultural books on themes that encourage independence of spirit, enthusiasm for learning, and sharing of the world's diversity
Children of the World
source of dolls, books, music and more to celebrate cultural diversity
The Culture Company
teaching peace through play - downloadable coloring pages and activities from around the world!
Enchanted Learning
user supported site with fun activities in several languages
Global Connect Forum
language and culture classes and translation services in Massachusetts
Kazakh Aul of the US
a cultural center dedicated to educating and enriching the lives of children from
Kazakhstan who are growing up in the U.S.
Kids Culture Center
a virtual culture camp for the families of international adoption with information about customs, traditions, celebrations and holidays from around the world.
Little Russia in US
children's books and children's stories of a multicultural character
Pumpkin House
children's books and children's stories of a multicultural character
Roots and Shoots
care and concern for the environment,animals and the human community
Russian Life
resource links for Russian art, books and culture
Russian Life Magazine
64-page color bimonthly magazine, full of fascinating stories of Russian culture, history and life in the world's largest country.
Friends of Russian Orphans
works to improve the lives of disadvantaged children in the city of Yaroslavl, Russia
Heifer International
children and families around the world receive training and animal gifts that help them become self-reliant
Mandala Adoption Services
& Humanitarian Aid
focus on orphanage conditions, children's medical and nutritional issues, women's issues
and education and the overall improvement of communities
MAPS Adoption
& Humanitarian Aid
humanitarian aid, education, residential assistance for women and crisis
intervention on behalf of children in need