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Adoptions International - A pre-adoption medical clearing house for international adoptions. Services include review of medical records and a written medical opinion regarding health of potential adoptees. Includes information about fees.

The Assistant Stork - International adoption document facilitation and courier service with links to Vital Statistics and U.S. Secretary of State offices.

Brittany's Hope - Non-profit foundation aiding and facilitating adoptions of special needs, older and sibling children from around the world. Includes FAQs and contact details.

Caritas For Children - Non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children orphaned or living in orphanages in underdeveloped countries.

Center for Cognitive-Developmental Assessment and Remediation - A team of professionals offering bilingual cognitive, developemental, language, behavioral, and educational assessments for post-institutionalized children.

Immigration Issues - Includes information on international adoption, procedures by country, INS requirements and documentation, green cards and naturalization for the child, and social and emotional issues.

International Adoption Information - Offers information for families interested in adopting children from foreign countries.

Joint Council on International Children's Services - An association of international child placement agencies, promoting ethical practices and effective services for children.

Pergamon Film and Video - Produces and edits travel videos for parents of internationally adopted children. Testimonials and ordering details are included.

Rainbow Kids On Line Magazine - An International Adoption on line magazine. Contains photolistings, relevant articles, and personal adoption stories.

There's Always Hope! - Chicago adoption document processing and visa courier. Serving the Consulates of: China, Guatemala, India, Ukraine and the Illinois Secretary of State Department for dossier authentications.

US State Department - International Adoptions - Offers a guide for U.S. citizens who are interested in adopting a child in another country and applying for an immigrant visa for the child to come to the United States.

Winthrop Pediatric Specialty Center - Offers medical consultation services for children adopted from other countries. Includes publications and latest research and development information about medical issues.

World Adopt - Provides information and support for families and individuals considering international adoption. Includes a list of stages, financial planning details, and success stories.

Worldwide Orphans Foundation - Organization that identifes immediate and longterm medical, developmental, social and emotional needs of children living in orphanages abroad.