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Casey Family Programs National Center for Resource Family
Support
To provide and improveâ?"and ultimately to prevent the need forâ?"foster care.
A Seattle-based national operating foundation that has served children, youth,
and families in the child welfare system since 1966.
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Dave
Thomas Foundation for Adoption
A non-profit 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to increasing the adoptions of
the more than 150,000 children in North Americaâ?Ts foster care system. Dave
Thomas, founder of Wendyâ?Ts International, created the Foundation in 1992 in
support of the v
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National
Adoption Information Clearinghouse
The mission of the Clearinghouses is to connect professionals and concerned
citizens to practical, timely, and essential information on programs, research,
legislation, and statistics to promote the safety, permanency, and well-being
of children and
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AAP
Education Project
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PACT,
An Adoption Alliance
A nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization begun by two adoptive parents in 1991, Pact
has developed a national reputation for excellence in serving all members of
the adoption triad. Each year, Pact offers educational events attended by more
than 1500 indiv
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Families
Adopting in Response (FAIR)
FAIR exists for adoptive families. Through its all-volunteer organization FAIR
offers information, education, support and fellowship to adoptive and
preadoptive families. Our membership includes families who have adopted
children through public and p
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California
Department of Social Services
"The mission of the California Department of Social Services is to serve, aid,
and protect needy and vulnerable children and adults in ways that strengthen
and preserve families, encourage personal responsibility, and foster
independence."
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Child
Welfare League of America
The nation's oldest and largest membership-based child welfare organization.
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The
Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute
A national not-for-profit organization devoted to improving adoption policy and
practice. The Adoption Institute is a reliable, unbiased and respected voice
for ethical adoption practices that respect all people touched by adoption.
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California
Association of Adoption Agencies
A nonprofit, professional organization representing licensed county and private
adoption agencies who recognize the importance of comprehensive and lifelong
services to adopted children, adult adoptees, birth parents and adoptive
parents. CAAA was f
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North
American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC)
Every child has the right to a permanent family. The Council advocates the
right of every child to a permanent, continuous, nurturing and culturally
sensitive family.
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