Psychology Today is a media outlet that publicizes literature and resources about behavioral science and mental health. This directory in particular offers detailed listings for mental health professionals in the United States that are adoption-competent.
This LLC, established by Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker, offers a directory of professional (medical and mental health) resources in the Denver Metro Area. Dr. Wirta-Leiker specializes in issues of race, identity, societal expectations, family relationships, and adoption.
This resource provides educational materials, financial resources, and support options for families affected by cerebral palsy and other birth injuries. This page discusses therapies, medications, surgeries, and more, that are relevant to cerebral palsy and birth injuries.
Mesothelioma Hope has long provided free mesothelioma resources about cancer treatments, specialists, financial assistance, and more. This page particularly focuses on helping families discuss cancer diagnoses and treatments with their children. They have information about support groups, online forums, and examples of how to talk about mesothelioma with children.
This is a beginner-friendly resource for adoptees who want to understand how adoption affects their relationships. The webpage features guides about friends, birth family searches, reunion, attachment theory, and more.
This is a brief article that explains some things that adoptees would like others to know about them. It describes how adoptees are similar to everyone else, how they are different, and encourages people to not assume things about adoption. This is a good resource for people who want to learn more about adoption and the adoptee identity.
This is a private Facebook group for adoptive parents of boys adopted from China. It’s a place of support and connection for adoptive and waiting parents. They also welcome members and discussions from adult adoptees.
This is a private Facebook group that was formed by and for birth parents. It’s a place to freely share thoughts and feelings about adoption and being a birth parent. It’s a group free of judgement that aims for people to create community and learn from one other.
This is a private Facebook group that helps domestic adoptees find and reunite with lost relatives, adoptees, birth parents, and siblings.
This private Facebook group provides information, resources, and encouragement for adult Chinese adoptees who are seeking their birth family or are already in reunion. They also have a confidential discussion forum for questions or experiences that users want to share.
