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Chinese Adoption Support Groups

Because adopting a child is a very emotional time, there are support groups all across the country to help families deal with the pressures of international adoption. Use the links below to find a support group in your area.

Our Chinese Daughters FoundationOur Chinese Daughters Foundation: OCDF was founded in 1995 by Dr. Jane Liedtke as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to supporting families who have adopted children from China. Their mission is to provide the highest quality Chinese culture programs, orphan support programs, and publications to adoptive families, support organizations, and educational institutions serving the wider community.
Families with Children from ChinaFamilies with Children from China: FCC is a nondenominational organization of families who have adopted children from China. The purpose of FCC is provide a network of support for families who've adopted in China and to provide information to prospective parents.
Great WallGreat Wall: The Great Wall has established parent support groups in a variety of cities, and nearly every state in the U.S. Managed by adoptive parents, these support groups provide educational and emotional support to adoptive parents and their children as well as those in the community who are simply considering Chinese adoption.
Maine Families Created by AdoptionMaine Families Created by Adoption: Maine Families Created by Adoption, also known as MeFCA, is a statewide organization of families who have adopted or who are waiting to adopt.
Adoptive Families Support Group FinderAdoptive Families Support Group Finder: Search the Adoptive Families database for support groups in your state.
Online Support Groups
Adoptive Parents ChinaAdoptive Parents China: Adoptive Parents China (APC) is a support group for parents and prospective parents adopting from the People's Republic of China.
Post Adopt ChinaPost Adopt China: This busy email list is for interactive information sharing and support about parenting children adopted from the People's Republic of China.
Raising China ChildrenRaising China Children: A friendly and supportive community, forum, and information resource for parents whose adopted children from China have reached preschool and school age, and whose growing needs present a new set of challenges to their moms and dads!