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ALMA Society (Adoptees' Liberty Movement Association)

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
3476 Manor Grove Circle
Glen Allen, VA 23059
Voice: 804-264-0164
Website: http://www.almasociety.org
E-mail: MAnderson@almasociety.org
Verified: 9/22/2008

Concerned United Birthparents, Inc.

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
P.O. Box 503475
San Diego, CA 92150
Voice: 1-800-822-2777
Fax: 858-712-3317
Website: http://www.Cubirthparents.org
E-mail: info@CUBirthparents.org
Verified: 10/1/2008

North American Council on Adoptable Children

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:
N. American Council on Adoptable Children
970 Raymond Ave., #106
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

Adoption Crossroads

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
c/o Joe Soll
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: 9/30/2008

Stars of David, Inc.

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 Commerical Ave., Ste. 100
Norbrook, IL 60062-1915
Voice: 1-800-782-7349 or 847-274-1527
Website: http://www.starsofdavid.org
Verified: 10/14/2008

Korean American Adoptee Adoptive Family Network

International. Mission is to support networking and build understanding among adoptees, adoptive families, Koreans and Korean Americans. Annual conference and weekly newsletter.
Write:
Korean Adoption
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

Parent Soup Message Boards

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: 10/22/2008

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