Online Heritage Resources

Great places to explore and maintain ties with others who share your ethnic and cultural heritage, for adoptees and adoptive families.

For All Family Members
Americans Supporting Heritage for Adoptees (India)

As Simple As That
For grownups and kids, an excellent resource of information, community, products, and kids' activities celebrating diversity of culture and heritage, and different abilities.

Asia for Kids Learning Materials

Chinese Culture and Adopted Children
An adoptive parent reflects on adding Chinese culture and heritage to family life.

Culture & Heritage Camps for Adoptees and Families

Eastern European Heritage

EthnoMed - Ethnic Health, Culture & Medical Issues

Explore Brazil Online

Families With Children Adopted From Bulgaria

Families With Children From China

Friends of Korea

Holt Heritage Camp For International Adoptees

International Adoption Alliance

Kids Culture Center

KorAm Foundation

Korean Cultural Programs (from KAANET)

Latin American Adoptive Parents Association

Multicultural Books


Native American Cultural Sites Index

Native Nations Online - A Directory

Online Embassies

Stars of David International

Teaching About Chinese Celebrations, Holidays, Customs
Travel Sites With Cultural Information
Adoption Travel
A favorite!

Adoptive Family Travel - Homeland Tours

Lotus Tours
Specialists in China adoption travel and China heritage tours for adoptive families.

TravelSpots

World Travel Guide


Recommended Reading for Adults
"A Last Resort"
A transracial adoptee sets out to find the identity her white parents couldn't give her.

"Finding Myself"
Korean-American adoptee, Cathi Ring, grew through anger to a close family relationship. And her journey started at camp.

"For Whites Who Adopt Black Children"
Author Judith Ashton shares a list of must-do's to build identity and family unity.

"How I Learned I Wasn't Caucasian"
A Korean-born adoptee talks about the importance of racial and cultural identity, something found she missed on her first day of Kindergarten.

Teaching Your Child A Second Language
Why, how, and when, from Asia for Kids.

"Understanding Asian Family Values"
Developing your or your child's sensitivity includes increasing your knowledge. This brief discussion addresses Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism.

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