Resources for International Adoption services in Philadelphia, PA and New Jersey

Joint Council on International Children's Services (JCICS) - This is a great place for people looking into international adoption to go to get up to date information on what the status of international adoption is in various countries and which agencies work in which countries. www.jcics.org

Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia (CHOP) - CHOP's International Adoption Health Program is a wonderful resource for all local parents, and its international department is very helpful to people adopting children from around the world. They offer pre-adoption counseling and post-adoption consultation, helping to prepare and support adoptive parents for the potential developmental, and health risks associated with international adoption. www.chop.edu/consumer/jsp/division/service.jsp?id=73553

Abington Memorial Hospital- Abington's Center for Developmental Adoption Medicine began in 2007 to address the developmental and medical needs associated with international adoption. The Center offers pre-adoption counseling and education for the adoptive parents, post-adoption consultation and treatment for infants, toddlers, school-aged children and older children. www.devadoptmed.com

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