Kazakh Adoptive Families Site Index

This is a list of almost every page on the web site. If the site does not look right (no background border, headers not centered, text not aligned, etc.) then you may need to update your browser or enable javascripts or style sheets; please let me know which operating system and browser isn't working. Any page that I think you would want to print has "Print this page" on it and will be printed without a background or images.

A next to a page indicates that it has been updated (not including URL corrections and deletions) in the last month. Some pages I update frequently, so the symbol may never disappear from that listing.

Home: introduction, weather, time.

About me and this website.

Awards: see the awards that the web site has won.

Kazakhstan

Map of Kazakhstan: relief map, old and new names of cities.
About Kazakhstan: world map, information from the CIA World Factbook.
General Information: links to multi-topic web sites .
Culture Links: libraries/literature, games, jewelry, performing and visual arts, etc. and lots of pictures.
Specialty Sites: these sites have a single topic or interest.
Maps: thumbnails of maps of Kazakhstan with links to full size images.
News and articles: links to news sources, magazine and newspaper articles.
Cities: online translators, map, links to information about most major cities.
- Almaty
- Aqtau, Aktau
- Aqtöbe, Aktöbe
- Arqalyq, Arkalyk
- Astana
- Atbasar
- Atyrau
- Dzezkazgan, Zhezkazgan
- Ekibastuz
- Esik, Issyk
- Kentau
- Köshetau, Kökshetau
- Oral, Uralsk
- Öskemen, Ust-Kamonogorsk
- Pavlodar
- Petropavl, Petropavlovsk
- Qaraghandy, Karaganda
- Qostanay, Kostanai
- Qyzylorda, Kyzylorda
- Ridder, Leninogorsk
- Rudnyy, Rudni
- Semey, Semipalatinsk
- Shchuchinsk
- Shelek, Chilik is not on the map above; it is east of Almaty and Esik.
- Shymkent, Chimkent
- Taldyqorghan, Taldy-Kurgan
- Temirtau
- Türkistan
- Zhambyl, Taraz
- Hotel Survey : please fill this out about hotels in Kazakhstan.
Other Cultures links to information on other cultures found in Kazakhstan.
Personal web pages: links to web pages written by individuals about Kazakhstan.
Cooking and Recipes : links to recipes and meal information.
Music: links to Kazakh music MP3 downloads and Russian children's music.
Music CDs and songs available for purchase.
Videos and TV shows with Kazakhstan and/or Central Asia as the topic.

Language

Books, language courses, other Kazakh language sources links.
Kazakh words and phrases, useful for adoptive parents.
- Kazakh List 1 is a 17 page PDF of English, Kazakh, and Russian words and phrases.
- Kazakh List 2 is a 9 page PDF of English, Kazakh, and Russian words and phrases.
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Names: links to resources for names and meanings; list of names, most with meanings.
Russian: how to Cyrillicize your computer; links to learning Russian online, books, adoptive parent resources.
English: resources to help your child, or anyone, learn English.

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Adoption

Pre-adoption process and paperwork: agency selection, immigration forms and information, US State Department fact sheets and Embassy contact information, dossier.
- Questions for adoption agencies
- Fees checklist listing most things associated with adoption; helpful when comparing agencies costs.
- Dossier Documents samples available for download.
Adoption Trip: before you go hints, general schedule
- Checklist of paperwork required at the Embassy.
  - DS-230 hints
Post-adoption: social security number, readoption, citizenship, Embassy registration, health insurance, other post adoption items.
- Post Adoption Report: example of types of information to include.
  - Departments of Education addresses
Transitioning is an article with hints on easing your child's transition out of the orphanage to a familiy, covers things to do during your trip and at home.
Initial Adjustment of adopted children; excellent article on easing the adjustment once home.
Medical Issues: help in evaluating a referral, links to international adoption medical specialists, developmental evaluation, post-adoption medical tests.
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions on the e-mail lists. 5 pages.
Adoption Law: links and unofficial translations of some of the Kazakhstan laws affecting adoption. 4 pages.
Connecting: ways to maintain a cultural connection. Links to reunions and regional get-togethers, online school, cultural exhibits, sewing, etc.
- Kazakh Kids newsletters available in PDF. 6 issues published in 2001.
Other countries: international adoption while living in countries other than the US.
Adoption Resources: other international adoption sites, special needs, financial resources, list of download forms.
E-mail lists and online support groups.
Inspiration: songs and poems, most with an adoption theme. On 4 pages.

Families web pages: links to web pages written by adoptive families. Sign up for the Mailing list to be notified when this page is updated.

Travel

General travel information: government sites, CDC on immunizations and health issues, travelers' insurance, money, customs, metric converter, guide books, travel accessories, hints on traveling with kids, jet lag, personal safety, hotels, weather.
- Emergency Card: with personalized information, card with "Embassy" in Cyrillic.
- Hotel Survey : please fill this out about hotels in Kazakhstan.
Keeping in Touch on the Trip: cell/satellite phones, calling cards, internet cafes.
Travel to and within Kazakhstan: airlines that fly to Kazakhstan and their airports, flights, railways.
Travel agents and tourist agencies, visa services.
Moscow travel information, for those that need or choose to go through Moscow.
Packing
- Carry-on: links to other lists and hints, carry-on items.
- Packing - other: general items, food, for infants, for toddlers and older, toys.
- Clothes: hints on packing, seasonal suggestions, list for adults and children.
- Kits for first aid, toiletries and laundry.

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Bookstore:

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Kazakhstan. Alphabetically by author.
- Traveling: guidebooks and travel aides
- About Kazakhstan, A-G
- About Kazakhstan, H-P
- About Kazakhstan, R-Z, none
About Central Asia and Russia in Central Asia. Alphabetically by author.
Russia:
- Guidebooks for Moscow
- Culture for Travelers
- Russian Language Resources
- TLC order form for Teresa Kelleher's Adopting from Russia language guide.
For Parents about Adoption: how to adopt, raising adopted children, special needs resources. Alphabetically by author.
Parenting: practical advise for babies through teens
Parenting and Schooling: helping your child in school, homeschooling
Books for Children: I have listed a recommended age group, but please remember that these are only general guidelines. Children are never too young or too old to be read to. Before you read them to your children, or allow them to read themselves, I suggest you read them to be sure that their content is appropriate for your child's situation (for example, some of these books deal with infant adoption or finding birthparents).
- Russian and English Language: learning both
- Adoption Themes: about adoption or with a character who was adopted. Alphabetically by author.
  - Adoption for Kids, A-H
  - Adoption for Kids, I-K
  - Adoption for Kids, L-R
  - Adoption for Kids, S-Z
  - Older children: generally, for school age and up.
- Cultural Theme, A-L: Eastern Europe, Russia.
- Cultural Theme, M-Z, none
Magazines: adoption and cultural

Shopping

Miscellaneous Shopping contains links to Kazakhstan, Russia, multicultural and adoption shopping.
Affiliates: shop these online affiliates and I will donate any profits to orphanages and hospitals in Kazakhstan. Choose from
- Airfares and travel packages.
- Travel related products: language, luggage and phones.
- Electronics: computers and accessories, cameras/camcorders and accessories.
- Kid-related and gift ideas: baby stores, toys, bulk toys for orphanage kids, Russian store.
- Books, music and videos: Barnes and Noble, Used book store search, iTunes, Discovery Store, National Geographic.
- eBay page for you to bookmark and bid through.
- iTunes page for you to bookmark and shop. Includes links to an iMix, pages with songs listed, and podcasts.
- These pages do contain company logos, some of which are animated (although I have tried to reduce the number). If the animation bothers you, I do have a logo-free Affiliates page 1 and Affiliates page 2, but there are no interactive links.

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Page last updated on 30 April 2008.