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The Collaboration to AdoptUSKids is a project of The Children’s Bureau, part of the Federal Department of
Health and Human Services. In October 2002, The Children’s Bureau contracted with The Adoption Exchange
Association and its partners (The Collaboration to AdoptUSKids) to devise and implement a national adoptive
family recruitment and retention strategy, operate the AdoptUSKids.org website, encourage and enhance adoptive
family support organizations and conduct a variety of adoption research projects.
North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC) - www.nacac.org/pas_database.html
NACAC's parent group database contains almost 900 adoption-related support groups from across the
United States and Canada. You can search the database by state or province, or by the type of group or the
group's activity. The search term field allows you to enter in any information you like: contact name, group name, city,
activity, etc. Please note that the parent groups listed do not necessarily reflect NACAC's positions or policies.
North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC)
970 Raymond Avenue, Suite 106
St. Paul, MN 55114
Phone: 651-644-3036; Fax: 651-644-9848
Email: info@nacac.org
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Adoptive Families and Friends - www.adoptivefamiliesandfriends.com
People who were born on 5 continents come together for Adoptive Families & Friends events in Western Maryland.
Our members include adult adoptees, families who have adopted through foster care, and families that have been built
through both International and Domestic adoptive families. We're a social, educational, and support group for
adoptive families and families who are considering adoption. We are a non profit, non-sectarian, multi-cultural
organization, founded in the early 1970s as International Families by Adoption.
Adoptive Families & Friends
c/o Nancy Crow
6134 Cornwall Place
Frederick, MD 21701
Adoptions Together – www.adoptionstogether.org
Adoptions Together is more than just our name. It's what we believe. We approach adoption as a lifelong child-
centered relationship that can fulfill the dreams of many. We are committed to building healthy, secure and loving
families by providing quality child placement services and lifelong support and guidance to anyone touched by
adoption. AT welcomes all children in need of a home, regardless of race, age, income level or disability.
Silver Spring Office
Adoptions Together
10230 New Hampshire Avenue, Suite 200
Silver Spring, MD 20903
Tel: (301) 439-2900
Fax: (301) 439-9334
Virginia Office
Adoptions Together
427A Carlisle Drive, Herndon, VA 20170
Tel: (703) 689-0404
Fax: (703) 689-9488
Adoption Exchange Association (AEA) - www.adoptea.org
Adoption Exchange Association (AEA) is the principal contractor for The Collaboration to AdoptUSKids.
AEA administers and supervises the subcontractors, listed below, and their projects. The AEA staff will design a
national adoptive family recruitment campaign and work to encourage and build the programs of parent support groups
throughout the country.
Adoption Exchange Association
8015 Corporate Drive, Suite C
Baltimore, MD 21236
Phone: 410-933-5700; Fax 410-933-5716
email: aedney@adoptuskids.org
Center for Adoptive Families (CAF) - www.centerforadoptivefamilies.org
CAF is the first comprehensive pre- and post-adoption counseling and education center in the Baltimore and
Washington area. Since 1993, CAF has been supporting adoptive parents, birth parents, and adoptees, as well as
reaching out to schools, medical providers, and the general community. Our primary objective is "Keeping Families
Strong." Our counseling and educational services include: Individual and family counseling; Parent and children’s
groups; School programs for educators; Seminars for adopting and adoptive families; Birthparent counseling;
Specialized seminars on international adoption issues; Professional development; Consultation (including e-mail and
telephone); and Monthly E-newsletter.
Center for Adoption Support and Eduction Inc., The (C.A.S.E.) - www.adoptionsupport.org
C.A.S.E. was created in May 1998 to provide post-adoption counseling and educational services to families,
educators, child welfare staff, and mental health providers in Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C. In
addition, C.A.S.E. is a national resource for families and professionals through its training, publications, and
consultations.
Maryland Office:
11120 New Hampshire Ave., Suite 205
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Phone: 301-593-9200
Fax: 301-593-9203
Email address: caseadopt@adoptionsupport.org
Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) - www.cwla.org
Mission and Vision: The Child Welfare League of America is the nation's oldest and largest membership-based
child welfare organization. We are committed to engaging people everywhere in promoting the well-being of children,
youth, and their families, and protecting every child from harm. We envision a future in which families, neighborhoods,
communities, organizations, and governments ensure that all children and youth are provided with the resources they
need to grow into healthy, contributing members of society. Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) facilitates
and reports on the workings of the National Adoption Advisory Board.
Child Welfare League of America
440 First Street, NW, Third Floor
Washington, DC 20001-2085
Phone: 202/638-2952; Fax: 202/638-4004
Washington DC Chapter of Families for Russian and Ukrainian Adoption (FRUA)
www.orgsites.com/va/fruadc/
We are one of many chapters of National FRUA. Our chapter is unique in the fact that we cover the states of
Maryland and the northern section of Virginia, plus the District of Columbia. We are the largest chapter in FRUA
with over 300 members. We provide support to families who have adopted or who are in the process of adopting from
Russia and the former Soviet block countries. We do this by providing our members with a support network that helps
with parenting and a wide range of adoption issues. We coordinate regular events offering outstanding adoption
information.
Toll-Free Hot Line: 866-206-9067 Ext. 6940
Email: FRUA-DC@onebox.com