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Gift of Love International Adoptions, Inc. offers links to resources on the web.  Below you will find links to information regarding different resources available to adoptive families including culture, adoptive families, traveling, parenting, and Medical or behavioral disorders. 

Newly added Resources:

• Bethany Christian Services International Child Sponsorship: http://www.bethany.org/A55798/bethanyWWW.nsf/c79edbd86c517a1d852569c800702556/f479e4f1c9c dc68085256ce10067c2a9?OpenDocument, Children from around the world need help and support, Bethany Christian Services can match you with a child for sponsorship. 

• Robeez Shoes and Giving Program: http://www.robeez.com/en-us/heartandsoul.htm?PriceCat=2&Lang=EN-US, Robeez shoe store sells baby shoes for girls and boys.  Robeez also offers a "Heart and Sole" giving campaign for children in need.

• A 4Ever Family: http://www.a4everfamily.org/index.php, A website for adoptive families whose children have experienced one or more of the following issues; Adoption, In-Utero Stress, Foster Care, Living in an Orphanage, Separation from Primary Caregiver, Family or Country Moves, Hospitalization, Neglect or Abuse. 

Resources

Adoptee Support

• In Third Space: http://www.inthirdspace.net/main.html, An on-line magazine for transracial and transcultural adoptees. 

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Adoption Lifebooks

• My Creations Books: http://www.mycreationsbooks.com, Order an on-line book telling your child's adoption story.

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Adoption Support

• Adoption.com: www.adoption.com, Learn more about all forms of adoption from all 50 states. Topics such as pregnancy, domestic adoption, parenting, reuniting with family, international adoption, foster care and adoption professionals are discussed.   

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Attachment

• A 4Ever Family: http://www.a4everfamily.org/index.php, A website for adoptive families whose children have experienced one or more of the following issues; Adoption, In-Utero Stress, Foster Care, Living in an Orphanage, Separation from Primary Caregiver, Family or Country Moves, Hospitalization, Neglect or Abuse.  

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Books

• When You Were Born in Vietnam, by Therese and William Bartlett. 

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Culture

• Kids Culture Center: http://www.kidsculturecenter.com/, On-line culture camp for kids.  Let your kids explore the world and learn about the different cultures. 

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Financial Assistance

• Shaohannah's Hope: http://members.shaohannahshope.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ado_home, Learn how you can apply for an adoption grant through Shaohannah's Hope. 

• A Child Waits: http://www.achildwaits.org/, An on-line resource for families researching adoption loans.

• Gift of Adoption: http://www.giftofadoption.org/,  Learn more about Gift of Adoption Fund and how you can apply for a grant.

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Hague

• U.S. Department of State: Hague Convention: http://travel.state.gov/family/adoption/convention/convention_462.html, Learn more about The Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption. 

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Humanitarian Aid

• Bethany Christian Services International Child Sponsorship: http://www.bethany.org/A55798/bethanyWWW.nsf/c79edbd86c517a1d852569c800702556/f479e4f1c9c dc68085256ce10067c2a9?OpenDocument, Children from around the world need help and support, Bethany Christian Services can match you with a child for sponsorship. 

• Robeez Shoes and Giving Program: http://www.robeez.com/en-us/heartandsoul.htm?PriceCat=2&Lang=EN-US, Robeez shoe store sells baby shoes for girls and boys.  Robeez also offers a "Heart and Sole" giving campaign for children in need.

• Guatemala Humanitarian Aid: http://www.service-usla.org./,  Find out ways you can help support children in Guatemala.  United in Service Latin America provides relief to children through established programs in Guatemala.

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International Adoption Support

• 10 Steps to Successful International Adoption: www.10steps2adoption.com, Learn more about International Adoption and Domestic Adoption and the 10 steps to follow for a successful process.    

• Finding Your Child: www.findingyourchild.com,  Learn more about how to start the international adoption process and access more international adoption resources. 

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Iowa Multi-Cultural Stores and Organizations

• Chinese Association of Iowa: http://www.iowachinese.org, Learn more about the Chinese culture and participate in local area events. 

• The Crystal Gallery: www.thecrystalgallery.com, Shop for crystal and art glass imported from the Czech Republic.

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Language

• Rosetta Stone Language Learning Success: http://www.rosettastone.com/en/?a=b, Learn Spanish, Russian, Chinese, and many more!

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Travel

• Lonely Planet Guidebooks: http://shop.lonelyplanet.com/groups.cfm?groupID=11, Regional, Country and City Guidebooks for China, Guatemala, Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine, and Vietnam.

• Passport Visas Express: http://www.passportvisasexpress.com/, Order your Passports and Visas quickly and easily on-line.

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U.S. Government

• U.S. Department of State: Children and Family: http://travel.state.gov/family/family_1732.html, Learn more about adoption and children and families from the U.S. Department of State.

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