Listed here are links to many of the services provided to the public.

• The National Adoption Information Clearinghouse (http://naic.acf.hhs.gov/) maintains an excellent website that lists most of the available public and private agencies.
• The American Academy of Adoption Attorneys (http://www.adoptionattorneys.org/) lists all lawyers who "practice, or have otherwise distinguished themselves in the field of adoption law."
• Jennifer Fairfax is an attorney at Strickler, Sachitano & Hatfield, P.A. licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia who focuses her practice on family law and adoption. She handles domestic, step-parent and same-sex adoptions as well as assists clients with international adoption matters.
• Center for Disease Control (http://www.cdc.gov/) to see if any immunizations are recommended for the country you will visit.
• U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) (http://www.ins.usdoj.gov/) to obtain forms for INS approval to adopt a child internationally; and to apply for a U.S. passport for your child.
• U.S. Passport Services (http://www.travel.state.gov/passport_services.html) to apply for a U.S. passport for your child.
• The Social Security Administration (http://www.ssa.gov/) to apply for a Social Security card for your child.
• Readoption Online (http://www.readoptiononline.com/) for more information regarding readoption.