Other Links
Support Groups and Educational Websites for Adoptive Families
There are many organizations, both nationally and in Wisconsin, that provide support
to adoptive families. For a sample listing, feel free to refer to some of the following
pages:
Medical Information
- The website Orphan Doctor has
great information about medical issues for internationally adopted children.
- Dr. Dana Johnson, at The International Adoption Clinic, is a specialist
in health concerns of adopted children and will do evaluation of foreign
medical reports. Phone: 612-626-2928.
- Dr. Jerri Jenista in Ann Arbor, MI, has expertise in adoption-related
medical issues and interpretation of foreign medical reports.
You can check out
Dr. Jerri Jenista's website or call her at 734-668-0419.
- Some other Wisconsin resources for counselors and therapists are listed on our
Medical Resources page.
Multicultural Products and Services
- The Mayan Traditions website
sells fair trade crafts and products made by people in Guatemala.
A portion of their proceeds is donated to orphanages and other charities
in Guatemala.
- Places International
provides language classes (including Spanish and Chinese)
for adoptive parents.
Individual or group lessons are available. Check out their website
or call (608) 833-7443 for more information.
Books and Magazines
- Tapestry Books
publishes a catalog of adoption-related books. 800-765-2367.
- Thrift Books has a collection of
multicultural and adoption books. 608-833-5238.
- Master Communications - Asia for Kids
puts out an educational catalog. 800-888-9681.
- Adoptive Families
is both an adoption magazine and an on-line information source.
- UMOJA - African American News for the
Madison Area - can be contacted at 608-255-9600.
- Chosen Child is an international adoption
magazine. Contact them at 970-593-1190.
- Adoption Today/Roots & Wings is another monthly magazine.
For information online check out
Adopt Info
or call 888-924-6736.
- For some other books, check our
Reading Resources page.
