North American Council on Adoptable Children
Provides articles and information on post adoption resources for adoptive families.

The Center for Adoption Support and EducationProvides information for kids, teens, parents, birth parents, educators and professionals.

Child Welfare Information Gateway (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
Connects child welfare and related professionals to comprehensive information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families. Visit often for the latest on a wide range of topics from prevention to permanency, including child welfare, child abuse and neglect, foster care, and adoption.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Children’s Bureau
Provides information about adoption.

The Pact, an Adoption Alliance
Founded by adoptive parents as an adoption resource site.

Tapestry Books
A publishing house website specializing in books on all aspects of the adoption experience. Browse the book summaries.

Rainbow Kids
Provides adoption information, international adoptions, special needs adoptions, adoption articles and waiting child photo listings.

Sierra Forever Families
Provides events and classes for adoptive families.

Woodland Community College Foster and Kinship Care Education Program
Provides classes on foster parenting.

CHADD
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders (CHADD)

ADDitude
An on-line magazine for people with ADD.

Asperger Syndrome Coalition of the U.S
A national nonprofit organization committed to providing the most up-to-date and comprehensive information on Asperger Syndrome and related conditions.

The Autism Society of America
Provides a great source of information and help.

The Autism Research Institute
A non-profit organization which researches autism and disseminates information on diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders
Provides information on diagnosis and treatment as well as links to other resources.

The American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
A good place to start researching Cerebral Palsy issues.

Wind Youth Services
Works with youth experiencing homelessness, helping them find safety from the streets and giving them access to resources to help them move from crisis to health, functioning and independent lives

Call 2-1-1 Sacramento
Information about programs and community services for families in Sacramento

Sacramento Community Family Resources
Central listing of family resources in Sacramento.

Challenge Sports
Sports for school aged kids with special needs.

Warrior’s Soul Inc.
Equine Guided Education.

Future For Our Kids
A website for parents of transitional age special needs youth and adults by parents of the same.

Kid’s Together
Designed to provide helpful information and resources to enhance the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities.

Alta Regional Center
An agency dedicated to providing support, resources and intervention to children and adults with significant disabilities.

Education

The Special Ed Advocacy Library
Provides articles and advice on hoe best to get your child the education they need.

Wrightslaw
A site providing pages of legal resources for parents and professionals with special education issues to resolve.

Sacramento County Office of Education
Has a site that offers parent resources and school accountability report cards as well as listings of programs and services offered throughout the county

The FAS Community Resource Center
Provides information on the diagnosis, treatment and parenting of children with FAS/FAE.

The National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
A national organization focusing solely on FAS.

The National Fragile X Foundation
Provides a lot of information and resources concerning the most common cause of inherited mental impairment.

The National Fragile X Research Foundation
This website will keep you informed of the latest research into this disorder.

The Adoption LawSite
Aims to deliver a single online resource where prospective adoptive parents, biological parents, adoption and child welfare lawyers, juvenile and family court judges and child advocates of all kinds can turn to for child welfare and adoption law information.

The Juvenile Law Center
A non-profit, public interest law firm which advances the rights and well being of children in jeopardy. They work for the reform and coordination of the child welfare, juvenile justice and public health care systems in their delivery of services to children.

The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates
An organization of attorneys, advocates and parents established to improve the quality and quantity of legal assistance for parents of children with disabilities.

LDonline
An interactive guide to learning disabilities for parents, teachers and children

The Schwab Foundation
Offers support for families with a learning disability as well as resources for professionals.

Apraxia-Kids
Claims to be the Internet’s most comprehensive site for information on developmental apraxia of speech (verbal dyspraxia).

Math-and-reading-help-for-kids.org
Provides a growing directory of education related articles

Web_MD
Another good general medical reference site with an excellent guide to medications.

Dr C. Everett Koop former US Surgeon General
A comprehensive site offering medical news along with drug and disease references.

The Warmline Family Resource Centers
Dedicated to providing support to families with children with special medical needs

The National Organization for Rare Disorders
Maintains databases that may help you find help for an unusual problem.

The Mayo Clinic
Another great source for medical information

The National Institute of Mental Health
A comprehensive guide with diagnosis, case studies and medication advice.

The Mental Health America Sacramento, CA (MHA)
A nonprofit citizen’s organization that develops, supports and promotes innovative education and advocacy programs.

The Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
A national parent-run organization focused on the needs of children and youth with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders and their families.

Foster Parent College
Offers on-line training for foster, adoptive, kinship, and birth parents. These interactive courses provide valuable information, insights and advice from experts on dealing with challenges faced by foster parents.

Attach
Website has a growing list of parents and professionals interested in attachment and bonding issues.

Attachment Disorder Site
Website offers articles and information.

Attachment.Adoption.com
A large site with many pertinent articles.

Institute for Attachment and Child Development
Pioneers in the treatment of attachment disorder they are committed to transforming the lives of children with attachment disorder and their families.

The Attachment Disorder Support Group
Offers real time on line networking and support.

Theraplay
Has short-term, therapist-directed play therapy for children and their parents.

Center for Family Development
Provides articles and research.

Families By Design
Nancy Thomas’ site featuring books, articles, and helpful tips.

Attach-China
Website is devoted to educating parents of children adopted from China about Reactive Attachment Disorder.

Searchforbirthfamily.com
Offers a birth parent and adoptee registry search service

The National Resource Center for Special Needs Adoptions (better known as Spaulding for Children)
Provides training and support services for everyone involved with special needs adoption.

Adoption.com
Website has a large amount of information and articles relating to adopting an older child.

The Tourette Syndrome Association
A national organization dedicated to providing up-to-date, accurate information about Tourette Syndrome.

Activities For People With Tourette Syndrome
A quick summary of Tourette syndrome and what people with this condition go through on a daily basis along with some suggestions that are useful in managing stress and tics.

International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
Provides a forum for the sharing of research, clinical strategies, public policy concerns and theoretical formulations on trauma in the United States and around the world.