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The American Academy of Adoption Attorneys is a
national association of attorneys who practice, or
have otherwise distinguished themselves, in the field
of adoption law. The Academy's work includes promoting
the reform of adoption laws and disseminating information
on ethical adoption practices. The Academy publishes
a newsletter, holds annual meetings, and hosts educational
seminars.
http://www.adoptionattorneys.org/
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| The Westmoreland Bar Association is among the oldest,
continuous professional organizations of lawyers in
Pennsylvania. This voluntary association is comprised
of nearly 500 attorneys who practice law primarily
in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
Our mission is to continue a long-standing tradition
of fostering excellence in professional service
by our members to their clients and to the general
community while engendering respect, civility and
camaraderie among the members of the bench and bar.
http://www.westbar.org/
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The Pennsylvania Adoption Exchange (PAE) was established
in 1979 by the Department of Public Welfare to help
County Children and Youth agencies find adoptive families
for Pennsylvania’s waiting children. PAE is
a major component of the Statewide Adoption and Permanency
Network (SWAN) as it serves the counties, SWAN affiliate
agencies, the general public and interfaces with other
state and national adoption exchanges. PAE is not
an adoption agency, but serves to connect families
who want to adopt with children waiting for a permanent
home. Final decisions about adoption are the sole
responsibility of the agency with custody of the child.
http://www.adoptpakids.org/paeAdoptInfo.asp
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The Norwin Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization
dedicated to furthering the growth and establishment
of this community as a superior location in which
to live, work, vacation, and conduct business. All
sizes and types of organizations are represented.
Members include manufacturing, agriculture, finance,
health, media, retailing, elected officials, churches
and service clubs, and individuals. Together, the
members of the Chamber work to make the businesses
in our region thrive.
http://www.norwinchamber.com/
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| CASA
of Westmoreland, Inc. trains volunteer citizens who are appointed by a
judge to represent the best interests of a child in court.
Children helped by CASA volunteers include those who have been
victims of abuse and neglect. CASA volunteers advocate for the
child and help explain to them the court proceedings and the roles of
the many professionals involved in the case. They interact in
such a way as to give an informed opinion to the judge as to what
actions will promote the overall welfare of the child.
http://www.co.westmoreland.pa.us/casa/site/default.asp |
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