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ADOPTIVE FAMILIES MAGAZINE
Adoptive Families is a magazine that features articles relative to parents who have adopted babies, special needs children, or have adopted internationally. The articles cover a wide range of adoption issues.  

THE ATTACH SITE
Association for Treatment and Training in the Attachment of Children (ATTACH) hosts information and resources relative to attachment disorder.

BIRTH TO THREE
Provides family-centered services including education, service coordination and therapy for children between birth and three years of age who demonstrate a developmental delay or have a diagnosed condition which may cause a delay.

CHILD WELFARE LEAGUE OF AMERICA (CWLA)
A non-partisan, non-profit association of more than 1,000 agencies and organizations that advocate for more than two million abused, neglected, abandoned, and otherwise vulnerable children and their families throughout the United States. Families and children are served through numerous programs supported by the CWLA. In addition, the CWLA provides education and training to parents and professionals and is a resource for publications regarding parenting, foster care, special needs adoption, and various other topics related to children.

FAS/FAE INFORMATION SERVICE
Information is offered about fetal alcohol syndrome and fetal alcohol effect, and bibliographies of recent publications.

KATIE BECKETT PROGRAM
A special eligibility process that allows certain children with long-term disabilities or complex medical needs living at home with their families, to access Wisconsin Medicaid coverage. Eligibility is based on the child’s disability and care needs rather than the family’s income.

INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION CLINIC (IAC), University of Minnesota
Dr. Dana Johnson has been involved with IAC for more that 10 years, and has a son adopted from India. IAC will review videotapes and referral information for international adoptive families.

MEDICONSULT
The Virtual Medical Center offers resources for common conditions and disorders, including ADD and depression. At this site you can ask an expert, read articles, or find drug information.

NAIC (National Adoption Information Clearinghouse)
NAIC was established by Congress in 1987 to provide easily accessible information pertaining to all aspects of adoption, including domestic and international. Information includes listing of adoption agencies, directories of adoption services, guide to site on the net, and much information on adoption issues.

NORTH AMERICAN COUNCIL ON ADOPTABLE CHILDREN (NACAC)
The NACAC is a coalition of parent support groups, adoption professionals and child advocates that believes that every child had a right to a permanent family. In addition, they are a resource for publications on Adoption, Foster Care and parenting.

PARENTS AND EDUCATORS RESOURCE CENTER
This site offers an on/line newsletter with articles for parents and educators of children who have learning disabilities. Information can be found on dyslexia, memory problems, speech and language delays, and other subjects related to learning disabilities.

PEP-WI (Parent Education Project of Wisconsin)
This site provides help for parents who have children in special education programs.  Find information on all aspects of special education, resources, and advocacy.

RESPITE CARE ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN
The Respite Care Association of Wisconsin (RCAW) promotes and supports through education, advocacy and public awareness, a statewide quality respite and crisis care system. Activities include: Building public awareness about respite care and crisis care for all ages; providing access to educational resources on respite and crisis care; and ensuring families have a variety of respite options available.

SPECIAL NEEDS ADOPTION NETWORK
A network designed to provide support, training, education and services to families who have adopted children with special needs. Some services provided include finding families for children; pre-adoption information and referral; training for families and professionals; advocacy for children and families; family resource centers; and post-adoption services.

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT FORMS
Through this web site, adoptive families who prefer not to use an attorney for finalization of their child’s adoption can access required court forms. These forms include the Order for Investigation, Order for Adoption and Petition for Adoption. 
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TAPESTRY BOOKS
A complete resource for adoption and infertility books. Find information on children’s adoption books; infant, international and special needs adoption; trans-racial adoption; foster care; attachment disorder; infertility; accessing federal subsidies after adopting; parenting; and prenatal substance exposure.

WISCONSIN ADOPTION INFORMATION CENTER
This is a state-funded service providing information about adoption to adoptive families, birth parents, professionals and the general public.

WISCONSIN ADOPTIVE AND FOSTER PARENT ASSOCIATION (formerly Wisconsin Federation of Foster Parents Organization)
This group provides support, advocacy and education for Wisconsin adoptive and foster parents. For more information regarding the association, membership and upcoming events, please contact: 

WISCONSIN CLEARINGHOUSE FOR PREVENTION RESOURCES
Through this site you can locate "Multicultural Programs in Wisconsin", along with educational materials, prevention services, and information to help build healthy families, and promote resiliency.

WISCONSIN DENTAL ASSOCIATION
This association is a resource for adoptive families and foster parents requiring assistance locating a dentist who will accept Medical Assistance.

WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES
At this site you can find information about the adoption search program, services for persons with disabilities, circuit court information and court forms, information on the Adoption and Safe Families Act, and general information on adoption.

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