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Old 02-21-2007, 09:15 AM
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Here is some information that I have come across that could be helpful.
If you have anything to add please let me know.

Books

Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adopted Parents Knew - Sherrie Eldridge

Launching A Baby's Adoption - Patricia Irwin Johnston (she has wrote a series of books that may be helpful in making the decision to Adopt and dealing with infertility)

The Complete Book of International Adoption
by Dawn Davenport

The Ultimate Insiders Guide to Adoption
by Elizabeth Swire Falkner

Meeting Sophie A Memoir of Adoption
by Nancy McCabe

Secret Thoughts of an Adoptive Mother
by Jana Wolff

An Empty Lap: One Couple's Journey to Parenthood
by Jill Smolowe

Finding Katherine: A Spiritual Journey to Vietnam and Motherhood
by Ellen Fitzenrider

A great website to find books on Adoption
http://www.perspectivespress.com

Magazine's

Adoptive Families Magazine
http://www.adoptivefamilies.com/

Websites

U.S. Department of State

this is a great place for info
http://forums.adoption.com/international-adoption/

this website has great agency reviews
http://www.adoptachild.org/ICAR/Adoption-Registry.aspx


Financial Resources

Bank of America, Adoption Program Unsecured loans from $2,500- $25,000
(800) 448-7061
National Adoption Foundation (Small grants/loans available)
(203) 791-3811
National Adoption Center
(800) TO-ADOPT (Adoption Benefits Coordinator)

Support Groups

Resolve, Local Chapter, National Support group for infertile couples
(202) 362-5555

Adoptive Breastfeeding Resources

Complements of Chopstickgirl - Jen
I just wanted to compile all the things I have found helpful in my research and hope that those of you that are interested in looking into it will find it helpful and useful as well.

www.asklenore.info
http://www.preciouskids.org/adopt/adoptnursing.html
http://www.medela.com/newfiles/faq/adoptedbabybfdg.html
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/adopt/
http://www.lact-aid.com/faqad001.htm
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/1ABSupportGroup/ (yahoo message group for abf'ing)
http://www.fourfriends.com/abrw/ (great site with a whole message board of various forums just for abf'ing!)

I think those are all great sites that can really help you get started in learning more and pursuing abf'ing.



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