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Institutes/Organizations

Adoption research organizations and institutes in the US and around the world are responsible for major strides in promoting a new and positive awareness of policies, practices, and attitudes - and they don't always agree.

AdoptINFO
This cooperative effort of several organizations provides access to studies, reports, statistics, and policy statements. Many broken links.

Adoption Policy Resource Center
Presenting research and analysis of adoption-related policy decisions, many dealing with adoption subsidies and legal rulings affecting the practice of adoption in the US.

Alan Guttmacher Institute, The
Collection of adoption-related publications, periodicals, and news releases from this group focused on "sexual and reproductive health research, policy analysis and public education."

Association for Research in International Adoption
Seeking to disseminate the findings of research to the international adoption community.

Center for Adoption Research
Research, analysis, and policy development to promote awareness and education, developing practical responses to the real world challenges of adoption and foster care; U. Mass. Worcester Campus.

Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute
Dedicated to promoting adoption awareness, improving the quality of information, enhancing understanding and perceptions. The Institute's database consists of over 1,000 articles, master's theses, Ph.D. dissertations, conference proceedings, books, book chapters, reports and unpublished manuscripts.

National Adoption Information Clearinghouse
Government-sponsored repository for adoption information, statistics, and resources.

Phillips Graduate Institute
Has several excellent studies and articles in its publications, hidden behind a slow-loading FLASH site.

Search Institute
Practical research benefitting children and youth. The archives house online practical research benefitting children and youth.

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