Additional Internet resources
for adoptive and birth parents.
State of Florida Putative Birth Father Registry
In order to preserve the right to notice and consent it the event of an adoption, an unmarried biological father must filed a notarized claim of paternity with the Florida's Putative Father Registry. For detailed information about this visit the website at http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Planning_eval/Vital_Statistics/
Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute
The Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute, a national not-for-profit organization, has advanced sound adoption policy and practice for adopted people, adoptive families and birth parents. The Institute gathers, analyzes and synthesizes the best available information from research and practical experience to develop the most effective policies and practices. Working with lawmakers, practitioners and researchers, the Adoption Institute strives to improve the ethics of adoption policy and practice, and the day-to-day experiences of everyone involved.
The Dave Thomas Center for Adoption Law
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is a non-profit 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to increasing the adoptions of the more than 150,000 children in North America's foster care system. Dave Thomas, founder of Wendy's International, created the Foundation in 1992 in support of the vision that every child deserves a permanent home and a loving family. The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption focuses on increasing adoption awareness while supporting model adoption service programs.
Casey Family Program
The Casey Family Program Web site provides a particularly thorough explanation of tax and other benefits associated with adoption.
Gift of Adoption Fund
This nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation provides grants to adoptive parents in order to alleviate the financial burden of the adoption process. It is the only organization in the world with the singular mission of providing funding to build bridges of hope for children and their families.
National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE)
NEFE's "How to Make Adoption an Affordable Option", is one of the best all-around guides to the financial aspects of adoption. The only aspect not covered is the adoption expense tax credit. Visit NEFE's Web site for more information.
A Child Waits Foundation
A Child Waits Foundation makes low interest loans to cover a portion of the costs associates with an international adoption. Please call 413-499-3992; fax: 413-499-2338, or visit their Web site.
Florida Adoption Information Center
As a free service, the Adoption Information Center provides adoption information and referral services to adoptive parents, adult adoptees, birth relatives, pregnant women and professionals. |
