Family & Adoption Services

To find a local group, consult: N.J. Adoption Resource Clearing House (N.J. ARCH) at 1-877-427-2465 www.NJARCH.org

The Adoptive Families magazine web site contains an extensive, searchable database of all types of adoptive family support groups at: www.adoptivefamilies.com/support_group.php

Adoption agencies, state and county social service agencies, and therapists specializing in adoption and family issues may conduct support groups or offer referrals.

The National Adoption Information Clearinghouse website lists adoption support groups and other resources at: www.calib.com/naic, or call 888-251-0075.

The Family Helper website lists adoption support groups in Canada, sorted by province: www.familyhelper.net.

Yahoo! Groups hosts a number of online adoption support groups; use the search feature to locate a specific type at: www.groups.yahoo.com

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NEW JERSEY

Families Thru International Adoption Informational Seminars
Families Thru International Adoption (FTIA) hosts free informational seminars for those interested in learning more about International Adoption. For a schedule of upcoming seminars in the New Jersey area, please visit the website for locations, dates, times and contact information: www.ftia.org
Kathy Miraglia 856-582-4755 or adopt@ftia.org
New Jersey State-Wide

Pre-Adoptive Parents Support Groups
Support Groups meet once a month & focus on emotional & practical aspects of the adoption process & adoptive parenting. We offer 3 separate professionally led groups facilitated by adoption experts for couples & singles pursuing International, Domestic or LGBT adoptions.
Joni S. Mantell 609-737-8750 or supportgroups@iaccenter.com
Princeton

Adoption Support Group
Adoption Support Group: Meets 1st Wed/mo., 7-8:30 pm. Peer Led support Group for people who are considering adoption and want to meet others who have adopted, or are in process of adopting.
Susan 609-694-5658 or RESOLVEAdoptionPLSG-Princeton@comcast.net
Princeton

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