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Barynya, a Russian music, dance and song ensemble established in 1991 in New York City. Full company consist of 8 dancers, 6 musicians and four singers. Artistic Director Mikhail Smirnov. Barynya presents Russian, Cossack, Ukrainian, Russian Gypsy dancing, music, songs, virtuoso performances on balalaika, garmoshka (Russian folk button accordion), balalaika contrabass, bayan accordion, Gypsy guitar, violin, domra. Narration of the program in English if requested. Russian dance and music workshops, traditional story-teller are also available. Schedule of upcoming performances

Finding Your Child Dawn Davenport is the author of The Complete Book of International Adoption: A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Your Child (Random House) and the host of a weekly internet radio show/podcast, "Creating a Family: Talk About Adoption and Infertility". Her book, radio show and website are designed as a free resource for adoptive parents. The radio show/podcast can be accessed from the radio page of the website.

Celebrating Adoption is an organization of photographers dedicated to promoting adoption. Our participating photographers are very different: some shoot with natural light while others use studio light; some prefer posing the subject while others prefer the spontaneity of lifestyle photography; but we all have one thing in common, the desire to celebrate your adoption with you!

What is a Celebrating Adoption session?
If you are an adoptive family and have adopted your child within the last year, you qualify for a Celebrating Adoption session. You will receive a complimentary portrait session (session fee is waived) and a set of proofs.

***Our volunteers give 100% of their time, talent and goods to do this work. Please do not abuse the organization by scheduling more than one photographer per child or adoption. How do I schedule a session?

Please contact a participating photographer in your area to discuss scheduling and locations. Each photographer schedules his or her own portrait sessions. Because of the free nature of these sessions, many photographers will need to limit their Celebrating Adoption sessions per month, so call early to plan for your session.

KidsCultureCenter.com was founded by Barbara Blackwell in 2002. After completing two adoptions in Russia, Ms. Blackwell searched the web and local resources for cultural information to share with her children about their native countries. She was surprised and frustrated by the lack of regional cultural days and the difficulty in obtaining the information she sought for her children.

Determined to preserve her children's rich cultural heritage and satisfy the needs of other adoptive families, Ms. Blackwell has done extensive research and brought together the best sources of information available on the internet as well as those available in local communities. This web site contains a compilation of many links of interest to families of international adoption.

The Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support and education to the adoption community. With locations in Burtonsville/Silver Spring, MD, Bethesda, MD and Burke, VA, our expert adoption competent staff provides key services to both adoptive families and professionals. Please enjoy your visit to our site and don't hesitate to contact us if we can be of help.

Guatadopt is operated by two adoptive parents and provides valuable insight into the current situation is Guatamala. The site provides regular updates as to changes in the process as well as providing links for cultural and travel information. A "must-read" for anyone considering an adoption from Guatemala.

National Council For Adoption (NCFA) has been a champion of adoption since its founding in 1980. Whether as an advocate for state laws that promote sound adoption policy, a resource for federal officials and policymakers about appropriate federal adoption initiatives and reform, a diplomat for sound international adoption policy, or a source of adoption facts and education, NCFA is devoted to serving the best interests of children through adoption.

Financing Your Adoption

A program from NCFA and Bank of America
A program from The Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption and Chase

Adoptive Families Today is a support group for prospective adoptive parents, adoptive parents, adoption professionals and all those interested in adoption. AFT will continue to grow as a leader in adoption education and support. We will be a catalyst for building awareness of adoption issues and changing attitudes. We will be a resource provider of adoption information.

Adoption Day Cards is the partnership of Kate Cutko and Katie Campbell. Kate and Katie met in graduate school and bonded over craft projects instead of homework. Eventually each moved to Maine where they now live with their families. By coincidence, both have adopted children. When it came time for Adoption Day there were no cards available that felt right. So... Adoption Day Cards was born to help celebrate adoption for these families.