Over the years – I have collected various links and stored them in my “favorites” – along with some addresses and phone numbers. Some of them are Kazakhstan specific, while others are dealing with adoption and last but not list – helpful links to help in the process. I’ll share some of them with you below:

A must book mark for any families adopting from Kazakhstan, Susan is an adoptive parent who has created an award winning site.
http://kazakhadoptivefamilies.com/

Excellent resource from with every step in the process of adopting.
http://www.adoption.com/

Look who is talking about adoption
http://www.adoptionblogs.com/

Someone I’ve met in Ohio through the world of adoption – who amazes me with all she does to give back to the adoption community:
http://www.karensadoptionlinks.com/

Kazakh Connection – another excellent resource:
http://www.kazakhconnection.com/visit.htm

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KAZAKHSTAN EMBASSY IN THE UNITED STATES:
Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan
1401 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: 202-232-5488
Fax: 202-232-5845
http://www.kazakhembus.com/
kazakh.consul@verizon.net

U.S. EMBASSY IN KAZAKHSTAN:
http://www.usembassy.kz/
http://www.usembassy.kz/consular/adoption_kz_procedures.shtml

General Consular E-mail: usakz@state.gov
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It is a good idea for all prospective adoptive parents to read the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs web site. It can be found at:
http://travel.state.gov/family/adoption/country/country_408.html

This will give you all pertinent information that you need to know about you adoption according to the U.S. Department of State.
http://travel.state.gov/family/adoption/notices/notices_2783.html
http://travel.state.gov/family/adoption/notices/notices_3041.html


UCIS for immigration forms and fees (fingerprinting):
http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/index.htm

Approximately 3 to 4 weeks after you have been fingerprinted, you may call the FBI fingerprint office in West Virginia to check on the status of your fingerprints (304) 625-5590. They will be specific with you on the phone as to what information they need to check your fingerprint status.


There is a service called "VitalChek" that can obtain your Vital Records for you. They are a bit expensive, but they get the job done. Their number is: 1-800-255-2414 and their webpage address is: http://www.vitalchek.com Most of the time, they will only get the Vital Record, not the State Seal. You may still have to send the document back to the Secretary of State's office for the State Seal.


Social Security Office
Mail or bring the application and evidence in person to your local Social Security office. You can find that office at http://www.ssa.gov/locator/ Your documents will be returned to you.


http://www.pnpic.org/
"A support network devoted to understanding the medical, developmental, emotional and educational needs of children adopted from hospital, orphanages and institutions throughout the world"

Association for American and Kazakh Families
http://www.kazakh-aul-us.org/

Adoption Learning Partners
http://www.adoptionlearningpartners.org/

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Silk Road Painting
http://www.kazakhcrafts.com/

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To visit Kazakhstan:
http://www.traveldocs.com/kz/vr.htm