Mexico Adoption Resources

We are not accepting new applications for our Mexico program at this time.

Hague Adoption Glossary

Click here to review important terms related to adoption and The Hague Convention. 

Books

Mexico Adoption

• The Martin Chronicles: A True Story of Adoption and Love in Mexico by Mary Beth de Ribeaux (IUniverse 2001)
• Parenting Your Internationally Adopted Child: From Your First Hours Together Through the Teen Years by Patty Cogen  (Harvard Common Press 2008)
• The Connected Child: Bring hope and healing to your adoptive family by Karyn Purvis, David Cross, Wendy Sunshine (McGraw-Hill 2007)

Adoption in the Classroom

• Adoption and the Schools: A Resource Guide for Parents and Teachers by  Lansing Wood, Nancy Ng  (Families Adopting in Response)
• Children of Intercountry Adoptions in School: A Primer for Parents and Professionals by Ruth Lyn Meese (Bergin & Garvey 2002)

Issues in Adoption

• Adoption Parenting: Creating a Toolbox, Building Connections by Jean MacLeod, Sheena Macrae (EMK Press 2006)
• Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew by Sherrie Eldridge (Delta 1999)
• Parenting the Hurt Child : Helping Adoptive Families Heal and Grow by Gregory C. Keck, Regina M. Kupecky, Lynda Gianforte Mansfield  (Pinion Press 2002)

Travel

• Mexico (Country Guide) by John Noble (Lonely Planet 2008)

Cookbooks

• A Gringo's Guide to Authentic Mexican Cooking (Cookbooks and Restaurant Guides) by Mad Coyote Joe  (Northland 2001)
• Mexico: The Beautiful Cookbook by Susanna Palazuelos  (Perennial 1999)

Children's Books

• I Wished for You: an Adoption Story (Mom's Choice Award Recipient, Book of the Year Award, Creative Child Magazine) by Marianne R. Richmond (Marianne Richmond Studios 2008)
• A Blessing from Above (Little Golden Book) by Patti Henderson, Elizabeth Edge  (Golden Books 2004)
• A Mother for Choco (Paperstar) by Keiko Kasza  (Putnam Juvenile 1996)
• Horace by Holly Keller  (HarperCollins 1991)

Articles

• Adoptive Families, the online adoption and parenting guide, has provided trusted adoption information and inspiration to families for over 30 years.
• How to Be an Adoption Advocate
• Nature & Nurture: A New Look at How Families Work 
• Helping Classmates Understand Adoption

Websites

Official State websites

• US Embassy in Mexico - Official Embassy news and updates on services for US citizens
• United States Citizen and Immigration Services - US requirements for permanent citizenship for adoptees

Health and Wellness

• The Orphan Doctor - highlights common ailments of adopted children

Support and Education

• National Council for Adoption
• Joint Council on International Children's Services
• C.A.S.E -- Center for Adoption Support and Education
• Adoption Learning Parnters
• North American Council on Adoptable Children
• Yahoo! International Adoption Groups Search Page