Post Adoption Health Concerns
The
Child Citizenship Act of 2000 Fact Sheet
The law, Public Law 106-395, amends the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to permit foreign-born children-including adopted children - to acquire citizenship automatically if they meet certain requirements. It became effective on February 27, 2001.
Directory
of International Adoption Medical Clinics
International adoption medical clinics are great resources for
international medical and health, especially if your adopted
child has an ailment that is uncommon, not easily diagnosed
or difficult to treat. International adoption medical clinics
also provide advice on pre-adoption evaluations, immunizations
and post adoption medical examinations.
Families for International Adoptions
Families for International Adoptions (F.F.I.C.) is a parent group located in the Grand Rapids area. Organized in 1979, it's goal is to provide information and support to those contemplating international adoption and those who have adopted internationally.
Their website provides links to services available in the western Michigan area as well as links to other international adoption resources.
Immigration of Adopted and Prospective Adoptive Children
The purpose of this publication is to explain immigration benefits that may
be obtained through adoptive relationships. This information is intended
for adoptive and prospective adoptive parents of foreign-born children. It
may also be of interest to adoption agencies as well as state and local officials
involved in adoption proceedings.
The Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000
The Immigration and Naturalization Service's factsheet on the Intercountry Adoption Act.
Joint
Council on International Children's Services
Joint Council on International Children's Services is one of the oldest and largest affiliation of licensed, non-profit international adoption organizations in the world. Member organizations include adoption agencies, child welfare organizations, parent support groups and medical specialists with an interest in inter-country adoption.
Orphanages and Institutional Care
The editor of Adoption.com, Nancy Ashe, provides a link to an article written by a doctor trained in Romania who explores the institutional setting and the experiences that can lead to unexpected or unusual behaviors in children.
