We realize there are many reasons that you may be looking for adoption resources or support groups. To better assist you and make sure your questions and concerns are addressed, we have provided additional resource information links that we feel you may be looking for. To find more information on these subjects, simply click the links.
Helpful List of Adoption Resources
SUPPORT GROUPS/POST-ADOPTION SUPPORT INFORMATION
- Adoption Support Groups-Adoption Services, Inc.
- Post-Adoption Services – CAAA
- California Post Adoption Navigator
- Adoption Supports; support groups, resources, advocacy – PACER Bay area and Sacramento
- Lilliput Post Adoption Support – serving 19 Northern Cal. Counties
- Pre and post adoptive and guardianship support – Aspiranet
- Post Adoption link- Sacramento
EDUCATION/WEBINAR SUPPORTS
- Webinar Series for Adoptive Families – Adoption Learning Partners
- Frequently Asked Questions-Adoption-childwelfare.gov
- Adoption and Developmental Stages – Child Welfare Information Gateway
- Talking About Adoption – Child Welfare Information Gateway
- Education & Resources for Parents – C.A.S.E
- Adoption Parenting Network – Adoptive Families (some costs apply)
- Accessing Adoption Support and Preservation Services – Factsheet for families
TRAUMA INFORMED RESOURCES/ATTACHMENT
- Child Trauma Academy
- Families by Design – attachment with Nancy Thomas
- Trust Based Relational Intervention – Karyn Purvis
- Find A Therapist In Your Area > Nancy Thomas Parenting | Attachment.org
NAVIGATING BIRTH FAMILY CONTACT
KINSHIP CARE SUPPORTS
- It’s All Relative: Supporting Kinship Care Video Series- Capacity Building
- Kinship Navigator – Grand Families
- Kinship Navigator – California
- California Kinship Navigator – CDSS
CRISIS INTERVENTION/THERAPUTIC SUPPORTS
- Family Urgent Response System – Cal-FURS (California Statewide)
- SAFTY – Santa Barbara County Youth mobile crisis response
- Directory of TAC (training for Adoption Competency) Mental Health Professionals – C.A.S.E.
- Intensive Home-Based Services – Aspiranet
- Child Mental Health Services & Counseling for Kids – Children’s Bureau
- Mental Wellness Center – Santa Barbara
- County Mental Health Plans – Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)
ADDITIONAL