American Academy of Adoption Attorneys – http://www.adoptionattorneys.org
Lists adoption attorneys from across the country and in Canada.
Adoptive Families of America Magazine – http://www.adoptivefamilies.com
The leading adoptive parents’ magazine and a good and reliable website.
North American Council on Adoptable Children – http://www.nacac.org
Excellent site for special needs adoption issues, particularly state specific adoption subsidy materials.
TN Department of Children’s Services – http://www.state.tn.us/youth
For information regarding adoption and foster care through the State of Tennessee.
TN Department of Children’s Services – http://www.state.tn.us/youth/adoption/accessto.htm
For information on access to Tennessee Adoption records.
Joint Council on International Children’s Services – http://www.jcics.org
Joint Council on International Children’s Services is an affiliation of licensed, non-profit international adoption organizations. Membership includes adoption agencies, child welfare organizations, parent support groups and medical specialists with an interest in intercountry adoption. This is a good place to look for international adoption agencies to work with. Most reputable and established international adoption agencies are members of Joint Council.
Evan B. Donaldson – http://www.adoptioninstitute.org
Information for adoption professionals, research, policy and practice. Their e-mail newsletter is excellent to keep apprised of current events in adoption.
National Adoption Information Clearinghouse – http://www.childwelfare.gov/
Clearinghouse connects professionals and interested individuals to information on programs, research, legislation, and statistics to promote the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families.
Tennessee Vital Records – http://www2.state.tn.us/health/vr/index.htm
Information on ordering information regarding births, deaths, marriages and divorce.
Internal Revenue Service – http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=96452,00.html
IRS information regarding Adoption Tax Identification Number.
Internal Revenue Service – http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p968.pdf
IRS information regarding the Adoption Tax Credit – Publication 968