Overview :  

Current Practices :  

There is currently no information in this area.

Support :  

Sharing Our Strengths (SOS) Peer Support Network

2200 Holmes
Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: 800-773-8652
Web: http://www.sharingourstrengths.com/

SOS is a statewide support network of parents, family members, people with developmental disabilities and professionals who are matched with peer mentors to share experiences, offer emotional support and to network with others. You can request an individual parent to parent or peer support match with another parent or individual who has experienced similar circumstances.

Siblings Adoption

Napa, CA  94558
Work Phone: 1-707-254-1991
Email: vanessa@yunona.org
Web: http://www.siblingsadoption.com

Adopt America Network

National Headquarters 1025 N. Reynolds Road
Toledo, OH  43615
Work Phone: (419) 534-3350
Alternative Phone: (800) 246-1731
Fax: (419) 534-2995 Email: adoption@adoptamericanetwork.org
Web: http://www.adoptamericanetwork.org/

Personal Perspectives :  

A personal perspective is a highly valued resource, and is the newest feature that we have added to the MODDRC. Our goal is to offer a personal perspective for every disability. If you would like to share your story or perspective on a particular disability, we would love to hear from you.

Resources :  

Online Resources:

Children’s Disabilities Information, a volunteer parent support site

Article about preparing families who are planning to adopt children with disabilities or children with disabilities who have resided in institutions.

Adoption.com—and Arizona based organization uniting parents and children available for adoption

A factual look at the reasons behind the availability of children awaiting adoption who have special needs.

Adoption Online-Adoption Education Center

A review of adopting children with developmental disabilities, including stories of children with developmental disabilities who have been adopted and adoptive parents who have chosen children who have developmental disabilities in the adoption process.

The DRM Web Watcher of Disability Resources.org

A resource link to other web sites about adopting children with developmental disabilities.

Evan B. Donaldson Institute

Founded in 1996, this is 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.

Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition

Hello Foster and Adoptive parents in Missouri! The Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition has many children with development disabilities that need forever homes. Do you love working with kids for whom you can give structure, support and unconditional love? Please contact us at 800.FOSTER.3 (314.367.8373).