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We have scoured the Web for sites that underscore diversity and can help families practice and promote tolerance. Here are some of our favorites so far.
   
 
Adoptive Families
From pre-adoptive resources to tips on finding a support group, the Adoptive Families site offers practical advice for parents of children who are “selected, not expected.” International and interracial adoption issues are addressed at this site and in the award winning magazine. www.adoptivefamilies.com
   
The Fathers Network
Are you a father raising children with special health care needs or developmental disabilities? If so, The Fathers Network is for you. The site offers articles about "culturally-competent, family-centered [health] care" and moving first-person essays by fathers of disabled children. Resources are available in English and en Español. www.fathersnetwork.org
   
Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere
If you agree "love makes a family," COLAGE (Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere) is a site you should see. Providing education and support to children of GLBT parents, the site offers information on scholarships, volunteering, conferences, pen pals, intern opportunities and much more. www.colage.org
   
NICHCY
The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities is a referral center for disability-related issues. Topics span from early intervention to special education to transitioning to adult life. The "Resources You Can Use" section identifies age-appropriate books written about or including characters with disabilities. Hablamos Español. nichcy.org
   
Family Pride Coalition
Through legislative alerts, lobbying actions, resources and publications including "The Family Tree," the Family Pride Coalition site educates the public regarding the reality of families with LGBT parents. The site affords networking opportunities -- LGBT parents can form local parenting groups to share models for how to work with schools, churches and other institutions to ensure the safety of their children. www.familypride.org
   
   
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