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Kazakhstan Related Links: 

Quick Facts about Kazakhstan - This website gives general information about the country of Kazakstan, from geography, culture, religion, government, and much more!! This is a great website to learn more about the country you are adopting from!!

Kazakhs - People, culture, history, land, nation.

Almaty Facts - Lots of information on shopping, cultural
venues, etc.

Kazakhstan Online - Gives cultural information, economic information, history, tourism, and sports. Find out the weather in the city you are adopting from, learn about holidays, sightseeing, and the government.

Hear the Kazakhstan National Anthem! - Learn about the culture, geography, and economic growth of this beautiful country and it's people.

The Kazakhstan Presidential Website -Visit the Official Kazakhstan Presidential Website and read a message from the President of Kazakhstan.

Find the current currency exchange - For the Kazakhstan Tenge and Russian Roubles.

Find out the weather in Kazakhstan! - Find out the weather in your adoptive city so you will know how to pack!

Destination Kazakhstan - Great website to learn more about the country you are adopting from. Culture, attractions, history, events, environment, and much more on this very informative website!

Maps of Kazakhstan - Long list of maps of various areas of Kazakhstan.

The CIA World Fact Book - Find out information from the CIA World Fact Book on Kazakhstan. Learn about economy, culture, geography, and more.

Kazakh School - Website and newsletter to help adoptive parents learn about Kazakhstan History, culture, food, traditions, etc. This project is based on the materials published by the Ministry of Culture and Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Bound by Love - Please visit our adoptive parents website for useful information on Kazakhstan as well as specialty items.

Ukrainian Related Links:

Younkers Ukrainian Heritage Festival - Try some Ukrainian Specialty Recipes!

Ukranian Arts and Culture - this site has music, traditions and folklore, literature, the famous Easter Eggs, and much more! Visit it to learn more about the Ukraine!

Kyiv Post - Read the local news from Ukraine.

Online information source by Ukrainia - Visit this site to learn about leisure, fun, business, economics, education, travel, and more!

Ukraine - Maps, news, information, weather, travel, and more links!

CIA World Fact Book - learn about the Ukrainian culture, economics, policital structure and more from this website.

 
Adoption & Child Development Related Links:

Georgia Center for Adoption Resources - The mission of the Georgia Center for Adoption Resources and Support is "to establish a seamless, comprehensive support network of post adoption services to strengthen adoptive families throughout Georgia"

Growth Percentile Calculator - See how your child's measurements compare to those of his or her peers. :)

Federal Adoption Tax Credit - Learn about tax credits for adoptive families!

Baby Freebies - Website with offers for great free stuff for kids. Including links to formula companies, film manufacturers, free circus tickets, and MORE! You can save tons of money!

Adoption Travel - A great resource for planning your international adoption travel!

United States Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) - Order your CIS forms you will need for your international adoption from this website and find the address of your local CIS office.

Worldwide listing of Doctors - with experience and training to deal with the special problems of adopted children.

Laboratory Screening tests for International Adoption - A list of tests you can give your doctors upon your return from adopting your child.

Russian Medical Report Terminology - A website explaining international medicals- by Dr.Eric Downing.

International Pediatric Health Services - Dr. Jane Aronson A good website to help you understand international medicals .

What are Mongolian Spots - Mongolian blue spots are common among darker skinned races such as Asian, East Indian, and African. Click here to learn more.

Conspicuous Families: Race, Culture and Adoption - an online course - If you are involved in or considering adoption of a child of a different race or ethnicity, then Conspicuous Families: Race, Culture and Adoption is a course for you and for those who are a part of your world. Sponsored by The Cradle.

Older Child Adoption Magazine - for Older Child Adoptive Families. A great resource for families who have adopted or who are seeking to adopt older children.

Go to Russia Travel Agency - Go To Russia Travel will offer you the most complete travel experience at the best price to Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine or Belarus. They can also help you obtain your travel visas. Contact them for all your travel needs at: Toll Free: 888-263-0023

Characteristics of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) - Look at this website to learn more about FAS and the characteristics associated with this syndrome.

Language Development in Internationally Adopted Children - Learn how to understand the language delays that children experience and how they can over come these issues!

Help in financing your adoption!

Increased Adoption Tax Credit - Learn more about the Hope for Children Act.

Federal Adoption Tax Credit - Learn more about the Federal Adoption Tax Credit.

The Adoption Credit - Learn more about the Adoption Credit.

Finanicial Aid for Adoptions - Visit this website for some good ways to learn about financial assistance resources available.

International Adoption Clinic - Great site listing medical clinics specializing in International Adoption.

You can afford adoption - great how to book.