Adoption Links

American Academy of Adoption Attorneys
Lists adoption attorneys from across the country and in Canada.

Adoptive Families of America Magazine
The leading adoptive parents’ magazine and a good and reliable website.

North American Council on Adoptable Children
Excellent site for special needs adoption issues, particularly state specific adoption subsidy materials.

TN Department of Children’s Services –
For information regarding adoption and foster care through the State of Tennessee.

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.

Children’s Rights organization.

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Child abuse focus) – Children’s Bureau

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.

Intercountry Adoption – US Department of State

Citizenship Information – US Department of State

Tennessee Vital Records
Information on ordering information regarding births, deaths, marriages and divorce.

Internal Revenue Service –
IRS information regarding Adoption Tax Identification Number.

Internal Revenue Service –
IRS information regarding the Adoption Tax Credit

The Empty Cup Coffeehouse – Knoxville, TN.  Adoption Fundraising and Grants

Knox Area Foster Care and Adoption Ministries