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Considering Interracial Adoption
Is an interracial adoption for you and your family? What are some things to consider before making your final decision?

What were the top 20 countries being adopted from in 2003?
International adoption statistic for the United States.

What do you think about transracial adoptions?
What are your thoughts on this controversial subject?

Cultural Bedtime Stories for Interracial Adoptive/Foster Families
Stories to read to your children at bedtime for a time of bonding and learning about different cultures.

Step-by-Step Guide to Raising Bilingual Children
Step-by-step guide on how to raise a bilingual child. In international adoptions we are faced with the need to help our children maintain some sort of tie to their birth country. Helping the children acquire or maintain their second language is one way to meet this need.

Shaoey and Dot
A Ladybug named Dot follows a little Chinese baby to an orphanage and ultimately to her new American adoptive family.

You're Not My REAL Mother!
An adoptive mother's loving answer to a common question. Book recommended for children 0-6.

Kids Web Japan
Great web site for kids. Learn about the culture, how to say things in Japanese, and basic recipes.

Culture Quest World Tour
Several different regions to explore. Find recipes, art, stories, and much more.

Special Needs of Transracially Adopted Children
An article from Families Online Magazine.

Kids Activities Page from Rainbowkids.com
A long list of coloring pages with cultural information, find China, Korea, India, Russia, Guatemala, and Mexico.

Culture for Kids
Bilingual books, language learning, videos, software, and multicultural educational resources. Sign up for their free e-mail newsletter too!

World Civilizations
Listing of different countries leading to several links. Great resource.

Kid's Culture Center
Described as a "kid's culture camp", this site offers information and products for children adopted from Russia, Guatemala, and Mexico. Sign up and receive a free newsletter too.

Germany for Kids
Learn about the country, living, the music, and much more from the perspective of a kid.

The Cherokee Nation
Learn about the culture, history, traditions, and heritage of the Cherokee.