Lots More Information

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• Understanding Family Structures and Dynamics
• How Love Works
• How to Choose a Doctor: Tips and Guidelines

More Great Links

• Child Welfare Information Gateway
• Post Adoption Services and Support
• American Academy of Adoption Attorneys

Sources

• Cmiel, Kenneth. “Orphanages.”
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• “Ranking of Foster Care Population by State.”
  Pew Family Research.
  http://pewfostercare.org/research/
  docs/Data102705b.pdf
• “Frequently Asked Questions: Adoption.”
  Child Welfare Information Gateway, Sept. 18, 2006
  http://www.childwelfare.gov/adoption/faq.cfm
• “Getting Started: Adoption Packet 1.”
  Child Welfare Information Gateway
  http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/
  adoption_gip_one.pdf
• “Intercountry Adoption: Where Do I Start.”
  Child Welfare Information Gateway, 2006.
  http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/
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• “Intercountry Adoption.” U.S. Department of
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  http://travel.state.gov/family/adoption/
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• “International Adoption.” U.S. Department of
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• “Federal, State and Tribal Laws.” U.S. Department of
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• “Overview.” Child Welfare Information Gateway
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• “Where Do I Start?” Adoption.com
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• “CWLA Testimony and Comments: Child Protection.”
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• “History of Residential Education in the United States.”
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