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Resources

Here are some phone numbers and web sites that can be useful before and after your adoption:


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Phone Numbers

Detroit Better Business Bureau 248-644-9100
Early On, early intervention for 0-3 years old 800-64-YOUTH
Family Independence Agency, for requesting information on agencies such as licensing and complaints 517-335-6121
FBI number for fingerprints. Voice mail available 7am to 11pm. Call and leave a message. 304-635-5590
INS forms order line 800-870-3676
INS toll-free 800-755-0777 or 800-375-5283
Michigan INS citizenship office 810-982-0493
Michigan INS in Sault Ste. Marie, Orphan Officer Teske 906-632-8822
Michigan Office Of The Great Seal (for apostilles) 517-373-2531
READY Kits: Parents can receive a free reading and video kit for their infant, toddler, or preschool child from the state of Michigan as part of Governor Engler's early reading initiative. (877) 997-3239
Translations by Anna, a member of the American Translators Association. Assistance with interpreting and much more.
Daytime (248) 722-1471
Evening (248) 960-0488
U.S. Embassy in Moscow, Adoption Unit

Consulmo@moscowpoa.us-state-gov or ConsularMo@state.gov
Direct line: 011-7-095-728-5058
Via switchboard: 011-7-095-728-5000 x5804
Fax: 011-7-095-728-5247



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Web Sites

FRUA national web site FRUA national home page
FRUA chapters and contacts List of FRUA chapters
FRUA book store Books related to Eastern European adoption
Access Russia Offers a wide variety of unique Russia-related items.
Adoption Central A comprehensive site for all members of the adoption triad: adoptive parents, adoptees and birth parents.
Ethnic Raggedys Custom-made dolls from diverse cultures dressed in native costumes, great for adopted children.
Helping.org Make on-line donations to your favorite charity. To donate to FRUA on-line, use this link .
Kids Culture Center "Virtual" culture camp for the families of international adoption. Information about customs, traditions, celebrations and holidays from around the world.
MARE Michigan Adoption Resource Exchange
Michigan Russian Cultural Center Participate in preserving Russian cultural heritage
Michigan Dept. of Education Many resources and information, including school reports
Miramed's Uncommon Market Online store offering Russian gifts and items
Rainbow Kids International Adoption An online newsletter for international adoption
Russian Accreditation.org Complete list of Russian-accredited adoption agencies
Russian Adoption Medical Services Medical resources for Russian adoptions
RussianMichigan.com Place where Russians of Michigan meet online
Russia Today A Russian newspaper written in English
Russian Culture Tons of Russian information
Russian Life Magazine of Russian culture, history, travel and issues
Russian Samovar web shop Buy Russian souvenirs on the web
Tax Benefits for Adoption Official IRS page describing tax benefits for adopting parents
travlang.com Resources for international travelers, including language translations and tutorials
Voice of Russia International broadcasting station for Russia. Includes news and Russian language lessons.
http://www.karensadoptionlinks.com/regions.html List of web sites and emails for finding parents with kids from specific areas.