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Welcome!
You will find a wealth of information on this site about international
adoption (also known as transnational adoption or intercountry
adoption). The articles are organized into two main sections: Choosing International Adoption and Raising an Internationally Adopted Child.
Choosing International Adoption has information that may be
especially helpful to people who are new to
international adoption or who are in the process of adopting a child.
It includes articles on choosing international adoption, health issues,
ethical and legal issues in adoption, connections with first/birth
families, adopting older children, forms and documents,
country-specific information, and information on the Hague Convention
on Inter-Country Adoption. One special feature is a table that compares
the most common and emerging countries of interest for international
adoption. Many people find this table helpful when trying to decide
what countries to consider.
Raising an Internationally Adopted Child provides
information about how to create a smooth
transition when you bring your child home, signs to watch for
attachment problems, and strategies for fostering secure attachment in
your child. It also includes information about topics such as ethnic
and racial identity, parenting adopted children, grief, and family
dynamics. This information is vital for your child’s well-being and
for reducing adoption disruptions/dissolutions.
In addition to these two main sections, there is also emergency
information for when you are traveling abroad to adopt a child, helpful
links, and a discussion forum. You can navigate through the site by
clicking on the main menu at the left hand side of your screen or using
the tabs at the top of your screen.
Best wishes.
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In addition to the articles and information that you can find here, if you become a registered
member of IAA you will also be granted access to our message board system and
chat room. The message boards are a great place to get ask questions and meet other people who have connections to adoption. The registration process is simple: (1) click on "Forum" on the left-hand side of your screen, (2) fill out a short registration form, and (3) wait for an email saying that your registration has been activated. Your registration will likely be completed within 24-48 hours of when you submit it.
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There are many great ways you can help out IAA! The best way is to spread the word. Do you have friends or family who are involved in international adoption? Do you belong to any playgroups, message boards, groups, etc with adoptive or prospective adoptive parents? Give them a link to this site! You can also help us make this site more useful for all of our
visitors by using the Contact Us page to give us feedback and
suggestions. Whether you have positive comments, constructive criticism, questions or advice, we'd love to hear it! We're always striving to make this site the best it can be. And finally, you can help by volunteering your time or articles you have written to IAA. We can't continue to grow without new content! Thank you to everyone who helps out in any of these ways. We couldn't do it without you!
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