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Connecting with Other Adoptive Families
While each family's situation and each adoption are unique, talking and interacting with families who have experienced the type of adoption you are interested in may be very helpful in understanding what to expect. Support groups also normalize the adoption experience for adoptive families members, including adopted people and their siblings. This section provides information on adoptive parent support groups as well as online forums, chats, and blogs.
National Foster Care and Adoption Directory
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Lists family support groups by location.
Adoption Blogs We Love!
Adoptive Families Magazine
Offers online stories posted by adoptive and biological parents.
Adoption Email List Directory
AdoptionComeUnity
Compiled adoption listservs for parents who have adopted from various countries.
Adoption Forums Online
Independent Adoption Center
Offers a place to share stories, offer support, and create discussions on adoption topics.
Adoptive Parents Network
Provides a forum for the discussion of a wide range of adoption-related topics.
California Kids Connection Forum
Offers a place for families awaiting placement of a California child to share experiences, ask questions, and receive responses.
Online Parents' Support Groups
Adoptive Families Magazine Adoption Guide
Designed to help adoptive parents locate an online parent support group.