Adoption Email Lists Directory
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.
Click here for Adoption Lists by Country
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Special Needs and Disabilities
Adoption
Lists By Topic
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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