| Resources are available to families who adopt children with special needs. Check with your doctor, in the phonebook or with other adoptive families to find out more about organizations and support groups in your area.
Several excellent books on adoption issues are available. Please visit our Recommended Reading list for suggestions.
Organizations that may be able to offer more information
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Adoptive Families:
Publishes a Guide to Adoption
(800) 372-3300
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North American Council on Adoptable Children
970 Raymond Avenue, Suite 106
St. Paul, MN 55114
651-644-3036
651-644-9848 FAX
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Voice for Adoption
P.O. Box 77496
Washington, DC 20013
202-543-7372
202-543-7371 |
| American Medical Association |
HealthFinder
(a health information gateway provided by the U.S. government) |
Health Touch (links to specific health organizations) |
| Resources with Medical and Adoption Information |
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www.webmd.com
On-line medical encyclopedia; can search for articles and dictionary definitions about specific medical conditions. Especially helpful in defining difficult medical terms!
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www.aap.org
The American Academy of Pediatrics website; can search for articles about specific medical conditions; also provides information about immunizations and recent news from the medical field.
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www.americanheart.org
The American Heart Association Diseases and Conditions link offers information about congenital heart disease and other heart conditions.ildren with cleft lip and palate.
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www.cdc.gov
The Centers for Disease Control website; provides information on various diseases and their prevention, as well as advice for travelers.
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www.liverfoundation.org
The American Liver Foundation website; provides articles and recent news about hepatitis A, B, and C as well as other liver disorders.
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www.modimes.org
The March of Dimes website; provides fact sheets on inherited diseases and birth defects.
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www.childrensdisabilities.info
Articles and resources for parents of children with disabilities, including ADD, cerebral palsy, autism, prematurity, speech delays, vision impairment, etc.
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www.cleftline.org
The Cleft Palate Foundation and their hotline (1-800-24-CLEFT) provide information about clefts and other craniofacial abnormalities. Includes information about cleft professionals and local support groups.
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The Grapevine
The Grapevine is a hotline providing information to families raising and educating children with hearing impairments. (1-800-352-8888)
rces for further information.
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www.hepb.org
The Hepatitis B Foundation, dedicated to finding a cure, offers basic information, resources and a newsletter.
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www.hydroassoc.org
The Hydrocephalus Association website; provides resource materials, support, and educational information. Helps advocate for individuals and families affected by hydrocephalus.
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www.ndss.org
The National Down Syndrome Society website; includes general information about down syndrome, news about current research, and lists of resources including support groups, articles, books and videos.
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www.nidcd.nih.gov
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders site provides a wealth of information and resources related to communication disorders. (1-800-241-1044)
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www.nofas.org
The National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome website; provides Information on fetal alcohol syndrome and fetal alcohol effect.
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www.olderchildadoption.com
This website offers resources, discussion forums, and workshops for families interested in or who have adopted older children.
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www.older-child.adoption.com
Part of adoption.com, this site offers discussion boards and parenting tips for families interested in or who have adopted older children.
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www.os.dhhs.gov
Search the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services site for genetic services and information (1-877-696-6775 or Mail to U.S. Dept of Human Services, Genetic Services Branch, Rockville, MD 20857)
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www.pkids.org
Help for families of children with hepatitis or HIV. Offers hands-on tips for daily living and sources for further information.
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www.sbaa.org
The Spina Bifida Association of America is a voluntary health agency dedicated to enhancing the lives of those with spina bifida. Offers information and resources (1-800-621-3141)
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www.tchin.org
The Congenital Heart Information Network website; provides articles about various forms of congenital heart disease and resources for people who have it.
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www.urologyhealth.org
Search the American Urological Association for ambiguous genitalia; provides detailed information on a variety of genital birth conditions and a medical glossary.
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www.who.org
The World Health Organization website; provides information about infectious diseases and malnutrition.
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www.widesmiles.org
A resource for parents of children with cleft lip and palate.
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| International Doctors |
| The following doctors are listed by the Joint Council on International Children’s Services or recommended by adoptive families or their social workers. Holt does not endorse or necessarily have direct experience with these clinics. |
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Andrew Adesman, MD, Director
Developmental Evaluation Center for Adoption
Schneider Children’s Hospital
269-01 76th Ave
New Hyde Park NY 11040
Phone: 516-802-6150
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Lisa Albers, MD, MPH
Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School
Adoption Program, Children’s Hospital
300 Longwood Ave
Boston MA 02115
Phone: 617-355-4125
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Mary Allenstat, MD
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
International Adoption Center
3333 Burnet Ave , MLC 7036
Cincinnati OH 45229
Phone: 513-636-2877 Fax: 203-737-5972
Email: mary.staat@cchmc.org
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Julia Bledsoe, MD, FAAP
Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine; International Adoption Medicine
Pediatric Care Center
4245 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle WA 98105-6920
Phone: 206-598-3000 Fax: 206-598-3040
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Robin K. Blitz, MD
St Joseph’s Hospital
124 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix AZ 85013
Phone: 602-406-3543 Fax: 602-406-6135
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Harminder Dhaliwal, MD
Dallas International Adoption Clinic
4900 Longprarie Road, Suite 100
Flowermound, TX 75028
Phone: 972-966-1318 Fax: 972-691-4118
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Tina Gabby, MD
Behavioral & Developmental Pediatrics
2 Fifer Ave Suite 200
Corte Madera CA 94925
Phone & Fax: 415-381-3255
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Jerri Ann Jenista, MD
551 Second St
Ann Arbor MI 48103
Phone: 734-668-0419 Fax: 734-668-9492
Email: jajenista@mem.po.com
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Carol Weizman, Director
Yale University Department of Pediatrics
Yale International Adoption Clinic
464 Congress Ave. 2nd Floor
New Haven, CT 06520
Phone: 203-737-1623 Fax: 203-737-1623
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Dana Johnson, MD, PhD, Co-Director
International Adoption Clinic
Mailing address (not recommended for submissions):
University of Minnesota
MMC 211
420 Delaware St SE
Minneapolis MN 55455
Shipping Address:
International Adoption Clinic
University of Minnesota
RM D-136 Mayo Building
420 Delaware St SE
Minneapolis MN 55455
Phone: 612-624-1164 Fax: 612-624-8176
Email: iac@umn.edu
URL: http://www.peds.umn.edu/iac
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Edward Kolb, MD
International Adoption Medical Consultants
13110 Birch Dr Suite 148, Box 366
Omaha NE 68164
Phone: 402-680-3269 Fax: 402-496-7126
Email: adoptmedconsultants@cox.net
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Dr. Anna Mandalakas, MD, Director
Adoption Health Services
Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital
1100 Euclid Ave, M/S 6038
Cleveland OH 44106-6038
Phone: 216-844-3224 Fax: 216-844-7601
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Laurie C Miller, MD
International Adoption Clinic
New England Medical Center Box 286
750 Washington St
Boston MA 02111
Phone: 617-636-8121 Fax: 617-636-8388
www.nemc.org/adoption
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Lisa Nalven, MD
Valley Center for Child Development and Wellness
505 Goffle Rd 2nd Floor
Ridgewood NJ 07450
Phone: 201-447-8151 Fax: 201-447-8526
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Todd Ochs, MD
Ravenswood Medical Prepaid Group, S.C
1945 W. Wilson
Chicago IL 60640
Phone: 773-769-4600 Fax: 773-769-6242
Email: tochs@nwu.edu
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Elaine Schulte, MD, MPH
International Adoption Program
The Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center
1 Clara Barton Drive
Albany, NY 12208
Phone: 518-262-6086
Fax: 518-262-2725
Email: Schulte@mail.amc.edu
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Nina Scribanu, MD
Georgetown University Children’s Medical Center
3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 2nd Floor PHC Bldg
Washington DC 20007
Phone: 202-444-0168 Fax: 202-444-7161
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Boris Skurkovich, MD
Hasbro Children’s Hospital
Pediatric Infectious Diseases Division
593 Eddy St
Providence RI 02903
Phone: 401-444-8360 Fax: 401-444-5650
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Jane Aronson, MD
International Pediatric Health Services
151 East 62nd Street, Suite 1A
New York, NY 10021
Phone: 212-207-6666 Fax: 212-207-6665
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Dr. Ronald Federici and Associates
400 S. Washington St
Alexandria VA 22314
Phone: 703-548-0721
URL: www.drfederici.com
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Gregory Keck, PhD
Attachment and Bonding Center of Ohio
12608 State Road
Cleveland OH 44133
Phone: 440-230-1960
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