WEB
LINKS and USEFUL SITES
The Internet can be a very useful tool for self-education. However,
there are many sites which may contain inaccurate, misleading and
sometimes distressing information. Caution must be used when utilizing
the Internet for medical information. Use only authoritative resources
publishing by industry-recognized organizations. If you venture
into chat rooms or bulletin boards, make sure they are moderated
by impartial, knowledgeable experts. We have assembled this list
of sites which we feel meet this criteria.
www.endometriosiscenter.com
The Endometriosis Center at Binghamton Gynecology is a satellite
IVF office of the CNY Fertility Center. Serving the Southern Tier
and beyond, Dr. James Kondrup and his staff have become a regional
leader in gynecologic care and fertility treatments.
www.asrm.org
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine is an organization
devoted to advancing knowledge and expertise in reproductive medicine
and biology. Established in 1944, the Society has since achieved
national and international recognition as the foremost organization
promoting the study of reproduction and reproductive disorders.
The ASRM is a voluntary non-profit organization. Members must demonstrate
the high ethical principles of the medical profession, evince an
interest in reproductive medicine and biology, and adhere to the
objectives of the Society. The national administrative office is
located in Birmingham, Alabama, with a government/public relations
office in Washington, DC. Services are offered to patients, health
professionals and media professionals (information, press releases,
policy statements, etc.). Literature is available from the ASRM.
www.resolve.org
RESOLVE is a national non-profit organization that, for more than
20 years, has assisted people in resolving their infertility by
providing information, support, and advocacy. Founded in 1974 by
Barbara Eck Menning, a nurse, RESOLVE has grown from a small kitchen
operation to a national organization. RESOLVE has a database of
more than 40,000 individuals and providers, more than 50 chapters
nationwide, and a national paid staff of 17 that provides services
and programs for individuals experiencing infertility. RESOLVE is
a non-profit organization run by a volunteer board. The board includes
individuals who have experienced medical concerns regarding infertility,
and who have adopted children. It also includes members of the professional
community -- nurses, lawyers, CPA's, and business people. All are
committed to providing services of the highest quality for members
and the general public. RESOLVE advocates on the national and local
level for comprehensive insurance coverage for infertility treatment
and other family-building issues of concern. In principle and in
practice, RESOLVE values and seeks a diverse membership. There shall
be no barrier to full participation in this organization.
www.theafa.org
The mission of The American Fertility Association is to serve as
a lifetime resource for men and women needing reproductive information
and support and to forward the causes of adoption and reproductive
health through advocacy, education, awareness building and research
funding.
www.cdc.gov
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), located in
Atlanta, Georgia, USA, is an agency of the Department of Health
and Human Services. Their mission is to promote health and quality
of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability.
www.inciid.org
The InterNational Council on Infertility Information Dissemination
(INCIID---pronounced "inside") is a nonprofit organization that
helps individuals and couples explore their family-building options.
INCIID provides current information and immediate support regarding
the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infertility and pregnancy
loss, and offers guidance to those considering adoption or child free
lifestyles.
www.ivfconnections.com
This web site was created by a woman while going through IVF herself.
It has bulletin boards that are enabled, a chat room, and links
and resources to other informational sites that are available to
those suffering from infertility.
www.nacac.org
Founded in 1974 by adoptive parents, the North American Council
on Adoptable Children is committed to meeting the needs of waiting
children and the families who adopt them. Since its inception, NACAC's
mission has remained essentially unchanged:Every child has the right
to a permanent family. The Council advocates the right of every
child to a permanent, continuous, nurturing and culturally sensitive
family.
www.centering.org
The Centering Corporation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing education and resources for the bereaved. Centering was founded in 1977 by Joy and Dr. Marvin Johnson. This web site offers books and pamphlets on how coping with loss, including miscarriage, infant loss and loss of children.
www.hopeforbereaved.com
Located in Syracuse, NY. HOPE FOR BEREAVED, Inc., founded in 1978, is an independent, not-for-profit community organization dedicated to providing hope, support and services for the bereaved. Families, friends and professionals turn to HOPE for training, guidance and resources. HOPE's services and resources are used locally, nationally and internationally. There is no charge for many of our services. HOPE's financial support is derived entirely from individual contributions, sale of resources, newsletter subscriptions, grants, and special events. HOPE does not receive annual funding from any source.
www.nysccc.org
New York States Citizens Coalition for Children Inc .Incorporated in 1975, the Coalition is an organization of concerned citizens and over 140 volunteer adoptive and foster parent groups in every region of New York State. Guided by a belief in the right of every child to a permanent, loving family, the Coalition's goals are to:
- Improve services available to children at risk of or in out of home care
- Increase citizen involvement in local service planning and delivery
- Require greater public accountability of the NYS Office of Children and Family Services, other systems providing out of home care for children, and local agencies
- Represent the citizen's viewpoint in advocating for improved adoption and foster care services.
The Coalition is concerned primarily with system-change advocacy and individuals taking responsibility for influencing and changing the systems affecting their lives and the lives of their children.
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