http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R43025.pdf
Covers the reasons for adoption incentives programs, the trends in adoptions out of foster care, and selected reauthorization issues such as the need for incentives and permanence for older children. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/cb/entryexit2011.pdf
Chart with statistics by state and year. From the Children’s Bureau of the Health and Human Services Department
http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/RP13-11.pdf
Research paper written for British legislation which seeks reform relating to adoption and children in care, aspects of the family justice system, children and youth with special education needs, time off work for ante-natal care, and flexible working arrangements. House of Commons Research Paper 13/11.
http://psychweb.cisat.jmu.edu/graysojh/pdfs/Volume95.pdf
Describes intervention treatments that can assist children who are victims of trauma or disaster whether living with their families or in foster-care settings. From the Virginia Department of Social Services
http://adoption.state.gov/content/pdf/fy2012_annual_report.pdf
Reports numbers of adoptions into and away from the United States, the country of origin or destination, and the state of destination. Also provides statistics on average days to complete adoption and fees. From the State Department
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cb/pubs/cwo07-10/cwo07-10.pdf
Latest report that assesses the performance of the states in operating child protection and welfare programs. From the Administration for Children and Families
http://adoption.state.gov/content/pdf/fy2011_annual_report.pdf
A series of statistical tables showing adoptions to the U.S. from other countries, the states to which adopted children went, and other information including the time needed to complete adoptions. From the State Department
http://aspe.hhs.gov/hsp/09/NSAP/Brief3/rb.pdf
Presents data about the characteristics, well-being, and adoption-related experiences of adopted children and their families and compares the responses of adopted children with those of all children. From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services