Harvard provides several adoption resources for faculty and staff members:

• Adoption information through its employee assistance program
• The Adoption Assistance Plan, which helps University employees defray the cost of adoption
Parental leave

Other adoption resources

There are many resources available for those considering adoption. The Office of Work/Life Resources can help you navigate through some of the choices and alternatives. Here is a listing of some resources in Massachusetts:

The Adoption Connection 508-532-1261
A volunteer organization dedicated to assisting in the adoption search process; offers support meetings and workshops.

Adoptive Families of America 612-535-4829
An adoptive parent support organization and publication.

Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange 800-882-1176
A private, non-profit agency that provides adoption information and referrals to the general public; it works with public and private agencies to help find permanent homes for waiting children.

National Adoption Information Clearing House 301-231-6512
Publishes many fact sheets and other materials and directories addressing adoption.

The National Adoption Center 800-TO-ADOPT
Refers families to agencies in their communities for home studies, registers approved families and waiting children with special needs.

The National Adoption Foundation Loan Program 203-791-3811
Offer programs to provide financial assistance for adoption expenses to qualified prospective parents.

The National Council for Adoption 202-328-1200
Association of private adoption agencies and individuals interested in adoption.

The North American Council on Adoptable Children 612-644-3036
Association for adoptive parent support groups.

Open Door Society of Massachusetts 800-932-3678
A non-profit organization providing adoption information and support.