Adoption

National CASA offers the following resources to help child advocates understand issues related to adoption.

Publications - National CASA

• The Connection magazine (Winter 2010): Foster Care Adoption, includes a list of Foster Care Adoption Resources.
• January 2010 Judges' Page newsletter, "International Solutions for Connecting US Foster Care Children with Families"
• Teen Adoption Part One: Jen Braun and Michelle Chalmers from Ampersand Families discuss teen adoption. Listen using the audio player below.
   
• Teen Adoption Part Two: Jen Braun and Michelle Chalmers from Ampersand Families discuss teen adoption. Listen using the audio player below.
   
• Evaluating Out-of-Home Placements: A list of things to consider when evaluating a home 

Publications - Other Organizations

• The Search Institute, 1994: Adopted Kids Fare Well

Websites 

• Child Welfare Information Gateway
• Child Welfare League of America
• Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute 
• Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
• Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative
• National Adoption Center
• National Council for Adoption
• Orphan Foundation