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

Chart with statistics by state and year.  From the Children’s Bureau of the Health and Human Services Department

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.

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

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

Latest report that assesses the performance of the states in operating child protection and welfare programs.  From the Administration for Children and Families

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

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

Tables, charts, and analysis of trends in foster care including entries, exits, number waiting, adopted, and served.  From the Administration for Children, Youth, and Families

Presents 41 key indicators on important aspects of children’s lives and health.  The special feature in this report is on adoption.  From the Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics

Examines arguments for and against providing benefits from Social Security and the Supplemental Security Income programs to children in foster care.  Currently only about 6% of children in foster care receive such benefits but research suggests more might be eligible.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.com

Provides statistics on the number of children adopted from other countries by American parents, the countries from which they came, and the states to which they came as new residents during fiscal year 2010.  From the State Department

Describes the development of a national survey tool for collecting data on pregnancy, medical care associated with contraception, infertility and childbirth, factors affecting marriage, divorce, cohabitation and adoption, and attitudes about parenting.  From the National Center for Health Statistics.

Describes the objectives, methods, and results of a survey designed to provide data on special health care needs of adopted children, adopting  family characteristics, parent and child well-being, adoption agreements, and postadoption financial and nonfinancial services. From the National Center for Health Statistics.

Subtitled: Perspectives of Families and Staff Supported by the Adoption Opportunities Program. Outlines the findings of two adoption-research studies involving families trying to adopt children with special needs. One study looked at barriers to the adoption process while the other looked at factors that contributed to successful adoption outcomes. From the Children’s Bureau of the Administration for Children and Families.

A research brief which presents information on adopted children with health care needs by adoption type, health status, health conditions, and health care access and utilization. From the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation of the Department of Health and Human Services.

Presents national estimates of the prevalence of adoption for men and women18-44 years of age, the demand for children to adopt by women, and women’s preferences for characteristics of the adopted child. From the National Center for Health Statistics.

On April 1, 2008, the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption entered into force with respect to the U.S. This document serves as an FAQ for those involved in intercountry adoption of children. From the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security.

Examines tax incentives and adoption subsidies offered by 23 out of the 50 states and recommends expanding funding for Virginia’s existing program of adoption subsidies rather than adding tax incentives. From the Department of Taxation.

Examines how federal benefits to children in foster care are used by states as reimbursement for funds spent on foster care services and whether children in foster care should directly receive some or all of the federal funds. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org.

Reports that 27 of 35 states reviewed needed improvement in the frequency of caseworker visits with children in foster care. From the Office of the Inspector General of the Health and Human Services Department.