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Annotated directory of adoption mailing lists for adoptive families.

Adoption mailing lists provide invaluable forums for adoptive families, but finding the right one can be confusing. This directory will help you find the adoption list that best meets your needs. Adoption listservs are organized by country and by topic.

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Adoption Lists By Topic

Adoption Books
Attachment
Cross Culture
Foster Parents
Gay
General
Older Children
Older Parents
Open Adoption

Post-institution
Regional
Religous
Singles
Special and/or Medical Needs
Twins
Waiting Children

Adoption Books

Adoption Book Review
Free newsletter about adoption and parenting books. Author interviews, book reviews, and book news delivered each month by email.
Subscription instructions: Write to adoption-book-review-request@comeunity.com and type subscribe in the subject line. OR subscribe online at http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/adoption-book-review
Listowner: Allison Martin 5martin@bellsouth.net
Website: http:://www.comeunity.com/newsletter.html

Attachment

Attach-China
Mailing list for parents of adoptive children with Reactive Attachment Disorder.
Subscription instructions: Write to MsLlyon@aol.com to be subscribed.
Listowner: MsLlyon@aol.com
Website: http://members.aol.com/RADchina/index.html

Cross Culture

X Culture Adoption List
Discussion and support for families created by cross cultural adoption. These are families who have adopted children of a different race, culture or ethnicity from themselves, either domestically or internationally. Very active.
To Join: In the body of your email send the message: subscribe XCULTUREADOPT Your Name to this address: LISTSERV@LISTSERV.ICORS.ORG
Listowner: Sherry Beauchamp ADOPTION-request@LISTSERV.ICORS.ORG
Webpage: http://www.adopting.com/XCulture/

Foster Parents

Foster Parents List
The Foster care listserv is an email discussion group open to all those involved in providing care for children who are at-risk of, or are living in out-of-home care.
To Join: Send an email to fostercare-on@LR2.ListServe.com or subscribe online at http://www.fosterparents.com/listserv.html
Listowner: listowner@fosterparents.com
Website: http://www.fosterparents.com/listserv.html

Gay

Gay-AParent
GAY-ADOPTION is an open, unmoderated discussion list about gay adoption. Active.
To Join: Send the message in the BODY of your email : subscribe GAY-APARENT to this address: LISTSERV@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
Listowner: Keith McMahon, gay-aparent-request@maelstrom.stjohns.edu
Webpage: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gay-aparent.html

General

Adoption List
The ADOPTION mailing list is open to everyone interested in adoption. A general adoption listserv, encompassing a number of adoption issues including the triad of adoption. Very active.
To Join: In the body of your email send the message: subscribe adoption Your Name to this address listserv@listserv.icors.org
Listowners: Diane I. Hillmann and/or Sherry Beauchamp adoption-request@listserv.icors.org

AParent List
A meeting place for adoptive parents, prospective adoptive parents and their families to discuss the everyday life experiences and challenges of a-parents and families. Active.
To Join: In the body of your email send the message: subscribe aparent Your Name to this address listserv@maelstrom.stjohns.edu
Listowner: Roger Meyers

Adoption News Service
Announcement list for adoption news - conferences, events, and news.
To join: Send a blank message to adoption-news-service-subscribe@yahoogroups.com or register on the web at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/adoption-news-service/
Listowner: Pam Hasegawa pamgawa@optonline.net

Older Children

Older Child List
A list for families who have adopted an older child or are considering adoption of an older child. An off shoot of the Ichild list. Active.
To Join: Send a blank message to older-child-subscribe@yahoogroups.com OR register on the web at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/older-child.
Listowners: Beth M <older-child-owner@egroups.com> or <bmadden@azstarnet.com>

AOK
A list for those effected by adoption of older children including: domestic, international, special needs, and foster-adopt. "Parenting these children pose unique challenges as many have special needs including physical, learning, social/emotional and
behavioral disabilities."  Active.
To Join: Send a blank message to A_O_K-subscribe@yahoogroups.com OR register on the web at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A_O_K.
Listowner: Sue Bowman <A_O_K-owner@yahoogroups.com>

Older Parents

GAARPadopt: Gracefully Aging Aware Refined Parents adopt
For adoptive or would-be adoptive parents over the age of 40. Active
To Join: Send a blank message to GAARPadopt-subscribe@yahoogroups.com OR register on the web at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GAARPadopt.
List Owner/ Moderator: Cathryn Alpert cathryn@alpert.com; Co-Moderators: Kathie Gibson kristin7@ix.netcom.com; Beth Nye

Open Adoption

Open-Adoption List
A moderated listserv, questionnaire must be filed out to participate. Open to all members of "the triad" (birthdads, birthmoms, adoptees and parents who have adopted) supportive of birth/original parents and open adoption. Intermittantly active.
Subscription address: LISTSERV@HOME.EASE.LSOFT.COM
Instructions: In the body of your email, send the message: subscribe open-adoption
Listowner Email: Yvette Hardie open-adoption-owner@home.ease.lsoft.com

Post Institutional

PEP-L
For parents who have already adopted from Eastern Europe to discuss the issues involved in parenting post-institutionalized children. Also open to pre-adoptive families and adoption professionals who wish to discuss post adoption parenting. Extremely active.
To Join: Write to SJU@eeadopt.org and send this line only in the body of the message: Subscribe PEP-L Firstname Lastname (include your real first and last names). Return the detailed questionnaire to join. Or subscribe online at http://eeadopt.org/home/services/mlists/subscribe/index.html
List administrator: Harriet McCarthy <Harriet@eeadopt.org>
Website: http://eeadopt.org

Regional

Adoptive Families Together List
A network of adoptive families (based in New England) who can combine experiences and information to strengthen our families and our adoptions.  Our goal is to increase awareness of and sensitivity to adoption issues within our families, health care systems, schools, and communities. Very active.
To Join: Send a blank message to aftlist-subscribe@yahoogroups.com OR register on the web at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aftlist.
Listowner: Sarah and Victor sarahvic@erols.com or aftlist-owner@egroups.com
Website: http//www.adoptivefamilies.org

Religious

Christian-adopt List
Christian-adopt is a group of Christian people and families involved in adoption. Subscriptions approved by owner; you must send in detailed family information and agree to a statement of faith. Active.
To Join: Send the message: subscribe christian-adopt your e-mail address to this address: lyis@XC.ORG OR go to http://hub.xc.org/read/login
Listowner: Brenda Rea pbrea@gte.net, adopt@ilovejesus.net
Webpage: http://www.ilovejesus.com/missions/adopt/, or web interface

Christian Adopt China
A list for born-again Christians, who have adopted or are adopting from the Peoples Republic of China. Active.
To Join: Send a message to ChristianAdoptChina-subscribe@yahoogroups.com OR register on the web at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChristianAdoptChina
Listowners: Kent and Kelli Allen ChristianAdoptChina-owner@yahoogroups.com

Jewish-Adoption-List
By and for Jews who have adopted children or are thinking about or working on adoption. Intermittantly active.
To Join: Send the message: SUBCRIBE JEWISH-ADOPTION-LIST FirstName LastName (with your first and last names) to this address LISTSERV@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
Moderator: Roberta Ferdschneider robyf@aol.com

SDI_Discussion Group
This list is for members of Stars of David International, Inc. Its goals are to promote communication and fellowship among members. The organization is a non-profit information and support network for Jewish families from all streams of observance. Stars of David offers a Jewish adoption support network through its chapter membership and provides an extensive clearinghouse of information on Jewish adoption including: a website, a toll-free number, an email address, a listserv, local and national newsletters, resource materials, referrals, and mentors.
To Join: This is a listserv for MEMBERS ONLY.  If you are a Stars of David member, you can subscribe to the SDI Discussion listserv in one of two ways: Visit the SDI_Discussion website at http://www.egroups.com/group/SDI_Discussion.
Click the Subscribe link on the page. Follow the instructions provided. While there, please create a personal profile, including your name and geographical location. OR Send email to SDI Discussion-subscribe@egroups.com
Type Subscribe in the header (subject line). In the body of the message, type Subscribe youremailaddress (for example, subscribe sue@home.com). Whatever way you choose, your subscription request will be sent to the group moderators, who will verify your membership status. Once your SDI membership is verified, you will be added to the discussion group. The moderators will send you an email welcome message.
Webpage: http://www.starsofdavid.org

JFWCC - Jewish Families with Children from China
A support group to celebrate holidays and milestones in our children's lives and to discuss issues related to their dual heritage. Moderately active.
To Join: Send a message to jfwcc-subscribe@yahoogroups.com OR register on the web at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/jfwcc
Listowner: Judy Becker jfwcc-owner@yahoogroups.com

Single Parents

Single-aparents List
For male and female single parents. Active.
To Join: In the body of your email, send the message: SUBSCRIBE SINGLE-APARENT to this address LISTSERV@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
Listowner: Penny Rearick single-aparent-request@maelstrom.stjohns.edu
Webpage: http://www.adopting.com/single-aparents

SEEA-L (Single Eastern European Adoption List) 
A support group for single parents adopting from countries of Eastern Europe. Active.
Subscription address: LSV@EEADOPT.ORG
To Join: Write to SJU@eeadopt.org and send this line only in the body of the message: Subscribe SEEA-L Firstname Lastname (include your real first and last names). Return the detailed questionnaire to join. Or subscribe online at :http://eeadopt.org/home/services/mlists/subscribe/index.htm
List administrators: M. Gay Masters (gay@eeadopt.org)
Website: http://www.eeadopt.org

Singles China List
Listserv for single parents with children adopted from China. Pre-adoptive singles are also welcome. Also provide culture camps and other resources. Active.
To Join: Send the message: subscribe Your Name (in the body of your email) to this address: OCDF-request@indtech.it.ilstu.edu
Listowner: evens@INDTECH.IT.ILSTU.EDU (or) liedtke@INDTECH.IT.ILSTU.EDU
Webpage: http://indtech.it.ilstu.edu/~Liedtke/ocdf.html

Single Adopt China List
An open list for singles (primarily women) in the process of adopting from China. Moderately active.
To Join: Send a message to: single-adopt-china-subscribe@yahoogroups.com OR register on the web at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/single-adopt-china.
Listowner: Aura Lee Besse <single-adopt-china-owner@yahoogroups.com>

Special and/or Medical Needs

Adopt Cleft
Discussion and support for people who will be adopting or have internationally adopted children with cleft lip and/or palate children.
To Join: Send a blank message to adoptcleft-subscribe@yahoogroups.com OR register on the web at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/adoptcleft
Listowner: Chris Kauffman <ckauffman@iquest.net>

Down Syndrome Adoption List
This group is for families that are looking to adopt or have adopted children with Down Syndrome. Issues discussed are the adoption process, health concerns, special services, subsidies, SSI, Disability thru Social Security and personal stories. Also information on waiting children and children available for adoption.
To Join: Send a blank message to down_syndrome_adoption-subscribe@yahoogroups.com OR register on the web at hhttp://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/down_syndrome_adoption/.

HBV Adoption List
HBV-Adoption is for parents of children adopted internationally who have the Hepatitis B virus. Subscriptions are approved by the owners.
To Join: Send a blank message to hbv-adoption-subscribe@yahoogroups.com OR register on the web at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hbv-adoption.
Listowners: Lori Raff (ni-hao@worldnet.att.net) and Barbra Winkler (e bawinkler@earthlink.net)

Special Needs Adoption China List
A private email list that serves as networking and support for parents who have adopted or plan to adopt special needs children from China. Active.
To Join: Send a blank email message to: snadoptchina-subscribe@yahoogroups.com OR register on the web at http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/snadoptchina
Listowner: Marla Garr <mgarr@northcascades.net>

SpecialNeeds-L
For families who have adopted or are considering adopting an Eastern European child with a medical special need. Intermittent posts.
To Join: Write to SJU@eeadopt.org and send this line only in the body of the message: Subscribe SPECIALNEEDS-L Firstname Lastname (include your real first and last names). Return the detailed questionnaire to join.Or subscribe online at http://eeadopt.org/home/services/mlists/subscribe/index.html
List administrator: Dabney Klein<Dabney@eeadopt.org>
Website: http://eeadopt.org

Weecare-L
For families who have adopted a child with prenatal exposure to alcohol or drugs. Acknowledgement of the complex challenges for families are stressed and confidentiality of the list is enforced. Intermittant posts.
To Join: Write to SJU@eeadopt.org and send this line only in the body of the message: Subscribe Weecare-L Firstname Lastname (include your real first and last names). Return the detailed questionnaire to join. Or subscribe online at http://eeadopt.org/home/services/mlists/subscribe/index.html
Listowner: Margie Eaton <margie@eeadopt.org>
Website: http://www.eeadopt.org

Twins

Adopt-twins
A mailing list about adopted twins. A friendly list with intermittent postings.
To Join: Send a blank message to adopt-twins-subscribe@yahoogroups.com OR register on the web at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/adopt-twins.
Listowner: Marla, marla@Books4YourKids.Com

Like-Twins
A forum for parents of "pseudo twins" -- children in one family who are less than 9 months apart. Moderately active.
To Join: Send a blank message to like-twins-subscribe@yahoogroups.com OR register on the web at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/like-twins.
Listowner: Nancy Huskins NHuskins@compuserve.com

Waiting Children

Children to Adopt
Posting of children available for adoption: USA both private and agency affiliated, international children, waiting children, birth parents. Intermittant postings. (Editor note: be very cautious when researching adoption options via the Internet; investigate your options thoroughly before making a committment.)
To Join: Send a blank message to childrentoadopt-subscribe@yahoogroups.com OR register on the web at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/childrentoadopt.
Listowner: "Terrie R." <Terrie37@aol.com>

Waiting Children in China
Moral support and encouragement for families interested in adopting a waiting child from the People's Republic of China. An active list.
To Join: Send a blank message to WaitingChildrenChina-subscribe@yahoogroups.com OR register on the web at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WaitingChildrenChina/ Subscribers must return a short questionnaire in order to be approved for membership.
Website: http://communities.msn.com/WaitingChildrenChina
Listowner: Gina Allen <WaitingChildrenChina-owner@yahoogroups.com>



Send me an email if you have corrections or additions. Allison Martin 5martin@bellsouth.net

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