Download or read book A for Adoption written by Alison Roy and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The experience of adoption, both adopting and being adopted, can stir up deep emotional pain, often related to loss and early trauma. A for Adoption provides insight and support to those families and individuals facing these complex processes and challenges. Drawing on both a psychoanalytic, theoretical framework, and first-hand accounts of adopters, adoptees and professionals within the adoption process, Alison Roy responds to the need for further and consistent support for adoptive parents and children, to help inform and understand the reality of their every-day lives. This book explores both the current and historical context of adoption, as well as its depiction within literature, before addressing issues such as conflict in relationships, the impact of significant trauma and loss, attachment and the importance of early relationships, and contact with birth families. Uniquely, this book addresses the experiences of, and provides support for, both adoptive professionals and families. It focuses on understanding, rather than apportioning blame, and responds to a plea from parents who requested ".... a book to help me understand my child better...""--

Download or read book Fostering for Adoption written by Alice Hill and published by Critical Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-18 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For anyone considering or going through Fostering for Adoption, this book gives you a detailed, personal account of the process which takes you through all the stages and prepares you to cope with the highs and lows. Fostering for Adoption is a relatively recent initiative (Children and Families Act, 2014) in the adoption legal landscape, seeking early permanence for babies and young children where adoption is most likely to be the plan for the child. This is often cited as a route to be in the best interests of the child, enabling secure attachments and stability. However, for adopters it is inherently risky, it is the adopters who take on the risk in this situation, accept the placement on a fostering basis and hope that the final outcome will be adoption. There is currently a knowledge gap on experiences of Fostering for Adoption which this book tackles. Written from an adopters’ perspective of the risks and challenges, as well as the benefits that it brings, it is perfect for those who are considering the process as well as their friends and family. A book on Fostering for Adoption can’t just focus on one story and one outcome so we’ve included case studies which cover the key experiences adopters may face when agreeing to accept a baby on a Foster to Adopt placement such as: Caring for a baby a few days after birth The paperwork, rules and fostering process The uncertainty and risk Meeting with birth parents Contact Looking after a withdrawing baby A termination of placement Written in an engaging and friendly style, this book is perfect reading for anyone looking to adopt a child and for adoption professionals seeking to understand the experience of the adopter more profoundly. Praise for Fostering for Adoption "As someone who has been through a similar journey this book resonated with me. It is honest about the ups and downs and is a great, informative book for anybody thinking of taking this route or who have family or friends that are. I can say that this book will help anyone at the beginning of their journey, to help them through the process and – start the lifetime of learning about how we can support our children." Lisa Faulkner, Author, Meant to be "Alice’s book will be a great companion to anyone considering or starting on the foster to adopt process. It is well-researched and written and doesn’t shy away from the many complexities and the considerations that adults must make in the best interests of children." Sally Donovan, Author of No Matter What, and Editor of Adoption Today "I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, I found myself laughing and getting emotional throughout. As someone who has themselves been adopted, but who is also a social worker who has now adopted a child, this book is brilliant from every angle. A must read for anyone considering Fostering for Adoption." Jo, Social Worker, Midlands “This book gives a balanced and honest view of the whole Fostering for Adoption journey. It gets to the emotions and seriousness of decisions being made about children's lives. This is an important read for any potential adopter and will be on our book lists for sure” Angi, Social Worker, Adoption Tees Valley

Download or read book The Black Adoption Experience an Anthology written by Leola Wilkerson-Williams M.S.W. and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2021-04-30 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Black Adoption Experience is book with true stories on adoptions. The Contributing Authors have shared real stories from the heart on their experience in adopting a child or children. Also, some adoptees, who are now adults, have shared what it has meant to be adopted. It is hope that this book will enlighten you on the subject of adoptions and provide insight into the process of adoption and the rewards. Hopefully you will find the reading of this book to be a wonderful, educational experience. For adoption is a great way to add to your family!

Download or read book Born and Raised written by Jerry K. Cline and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-09-08 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jerry Cline exists at the whim of an 1869 Comanche raiding party on his birthfather’s family ranch in Central Texas. Jerry could also be a poster-boy for successful adoptions. He was adopted at age 3 months in 1939 by a hard-living couple from East Texas, via the Indian Territory of Oklahoma before it became a state. Despite the raw and dusty origins of his forbearers, Jerry grew up to earn a Ph.D. in mathematics from Purdue University and enjoyed a long career in the aerospace industry with McDonnell Douglas Corporation (now The Boeing Company). He worked on several space and missile programs and was part of the team which developed the design for the Space Shuttle. Dr. Cline also held an academic appointment as an adjunct faculty member of the mathematics department of Washington University in St. Louis. Jerry is now retired and lives in St. Louis with his wife Phyllis. In 2001, aided by his wife, a cooperative adoption agency, and an expert genealogist, Jerry Cline began what turned out to be an exciting and successful quest for his birthparents and knowledge of how he came to be. He was 61 years old at the time. The search itself, the surprising identities of his birthparents, the heartwarming face-to-face meetings with new-found blood relatives and several years of research inspired this book. In Born and Raised, Jerry shares the details of his dramatic search and weaves a fascinating composite of the histories of his birthparents, his adoptive parents, their families, plus related events and personalities from America’s past. Thanks to two books written long ago, one by his birthfather (a renowned lawman of the Old West), and one by an aunt, Jerry is able to provide a graphic and authentic glimpse into what life was like on America’s frontier in the mid 19th century. Born and Raised is a classic tale of nature and nurture. That the stories in it are true makes the book all the more remarkable and appealing.

Download or read book Adoption Nation written by Adam Pertman and published by Quarto Publishing Group USA. This book was released on 2011-03-17 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A treasure. It is the most complete book on adoption—ever—by one of the most eloquent, knowledgeable experts in the field.” —Sharon Roszia, co-author of The Open Adoption Experience and program manager of the Kinship Center With compassion for adopted individuals and adoptive and birth parents alike, Adam Pertman explores the history and human impact of adoption, explodes the corrosive myths surrounding it, and tells compelling stories about its participants as they grapple with issues relating to race, identity, equality, discrimination, personal history, and connections with all their families. For the first edition of this groundbreaking examination of adoption and its impact on us all, Pertman won awards from many organizations, including the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists, the Dave Thomas Center for Adoption Law, the American Adoption Congress, the Century Foundation, Holt International, and the US Congress. In this updated edition, Pertman reveals how changing attitudes and laws are transforming adoption—and thereby American society—in the twenty-first century. “Groundbreaking . . . courageous, penetrating, engaging, and deeply personal. —David Brodzinksy, Ph.D., co-author of Being Adopted: The Lifelong Search for Self “Creative, insightful, and a must-read.” —Ruth McRoy, Ph.D., co-author of Openness in Adoption: Exploring Family Connections “Pertman combines journalistic research and personal anecdotes in this stimulating overview of the trends and cultural ramifications of adoption.” —Publishers Weekly “A valuable experience for anyone, especially the adoptive parent.” —Kirkus Reviews

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Adoption 2nd Edition written by Christine Adamec and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-01-04 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A beacon through the often tangled and varied paths to parenting through adoption.”— William Pierce, President, National Council for Adoption Hailed as “an extremely valuable resource” by Jann Heffner, executive director of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, this new edition covers the adoption process, updated information on cyber adoption, changes in adoption laws, and the financial considerations of adoption. • Updated appendixes with new listings for adoption agencies, publications, adoptive parents’ groups, and adoption attorneys • Comprehensive information on adopting abroad, Internet-assisted adoptions, and the legal aspects of adoption, including pre-birth consent laws

Download or read book American Baby written by Gabrielle Glaser and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-01-25 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times Notable Book The shocking truth about postwar adoption in America, told through the bittersweet story of one teenager, the son she was forced to relinquish, and their search to find each other. “[T]his book about the past might foreshadow a coming shift in the future… ‘I don’t think any legislators in those states who are anti-abortion are actually thinking, “Oh, great, these single women are gonna raise more children.” No, their hope is that those children will be placed for adoption. But is that the reality? I doubt it.’”[says Glaser]” -Mother Jones During the Baby Boom in 1960s America, women were encouraged to stay home and raise large families, but sex and childbirth were taboo subjects. Premarital sex was common, but birth control was hard to get and abortion was illegal. In 1961, sixteen-year-old Margaret Erle fell in love and became pregnant. Her enraged family sent her to a maternity home, where social workers threatened her with jail until she signed away her parental rights. Her son vanished, his whereabouts and new identity known only to an adoption agency that would never share the slightest detail about his fate. The adoption business was founded on secrecy and lies. American Baby lays out how a lucrative and exploitative industry removed children from their birth mothers and placed them with hopeful families, fabricating stories about infants' origins and destinations, then closing the door firmly between the parties forever. Adoption agencies and other organizations that purported to help pregnant women struck unethical deals with doctors and researchers for pseudoscientific "assessments," and shamed millions of women into surrendering their children. The identities of many who were adopted or who surrendered a child in the postwar decades are still locked in sealed files. Gabrielle Glaser dramatically illustrates in Margaret and David’s tale--one they share with millions of Americans—a story of loss, love, and the search for identity.

Download or read book Is Adoption for You written by Christine A. Adamec and published by Wiley-Interscience. This book was released on 1998-03-25 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to decide if you are ready; what to ask the experts; types of adoption to consider.

Download or read book There Are Babies to Adopt written by Christine Adamec and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For millions of Americans who dream of having a family, adoption is the answer, and this indispensable, up-to-the-minute handbook will lead would-be parents smoothly through the entire process. Compassionately written by an expert who is herself an adoptive parent, it provides easy-to-follow information on every type of adoption -- independent, open, or confidential -- and family situation, including single-parent adoptions and adopting special needs kids, as well as: -- How long a wait to expect, and how to avoid delays -- Types of agencies, insurance, and costs -- Sensitive advice on first encounters with birth parents, and the reactions of friends, family, and strangers -- Preparing for the Home Study and writing the autobiography Features a complete, up-to-date bibliography and appendix directory of lawyers, agencies, support groups, and adoption organizations.

Download or read book An Open Adoption written by Lincoln Caplan and published by Mariner Books. This book was released on 1991 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the true story of an adoption in which the adoptive and the birth parents not only met but formed a complex relationship--one that illustrates the psychological challenges, dangers, and rewards of what is now called open adoption.

Download or read book Adopting in America written by Randall Hicks and published by Wordslinger Press. This book was released on 1993 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This best-selling "how to" adoption book is now revised and updated since its first appearance in 1994. Adopting in America has helped countless couples realize their dream of creating a family. Filled with unique strategies for adopting quickly, Adopting in America shatters the negative myths of the adoption process and tells couples every-thing they need to know to adopt successfully within a year. With one in every six couples infertile, adoption is the first choice for many, and this book is their best resource.

Download or read book Adoption Digest written by Tim O'Hanlon and published by Praeger. This book was released on 2001-09-30 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Also presented are stories about the families and individuals who adopt them for reasons as numerous and varied as the children themselves. Anyone who has adopted, has been adopted, has planned an adoption, or has worked in adoption will recognize and appreciate the variety of challenges and successes illustrated in these stories. And for families considering adoption, the genuine, informative voices heard in each chapter bring to life the emotional and legal complexity of adoption."--BOOK JACKET.

Download or read book THE ART of ADOPTION written by David Livianu and published by Melador Publishers NY. This book was released on 2015-01-12 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • We Make It Easy To Adopt. • All your adoption facts in one place for US families interested to adopt overseas, now on Google play books. • The best source for adoption analysis, procedures & contacts. • Download or read any PDF book and receive a free Google Play Audio Album: "Can I Adopt From Any of These 194 Countries?”, by David Livianu, 30 minutes, a $19.95 value. • This is an award winning series of adoption guides, in PDF format. • These PDF adoption books have been scholarly researched, prepared and annotated by David Livianu, a Romanian born American writer, humanitarian and musician. • These are the most important reading materials all prospective adoptive parents {and adoption specialists} should read and study, before embarking on an international adoption journey. • All presented materials have been deeply researched and carefully annotated. • There are 28 PDF books, (over 16,000 pages) covering all aspects of an international adoption {legal, cultural, social, procedural, financial, travel, contacts to government agencies and private adoption agencies}. • You can download or stream to your Android smart phone or tablet and start reading the simple steps, procedures, and yes contacts with addresses and phone numbers for government agencies in every country working with foreign prospective adoptive families. Here are the 28 titles written, compiled and annotated by David Livianu, now in PDF format: 1. A System For Post-Adoption Services, 25 pages 2. Adoption Dictionary in 7 languages, 193 pages 3. Adoption Phrase Guide in 7 languages, 121 pages 4. Adoption Services Harmonized to a Market Economy, 10 pages 5. Art of Adoption, 167 pages 6. Contacts: Adoption Officials In 65 Countries, 224 pages 7. Contacts: Foreign Consulates-Embassies In The U.S., 135 pages 8. Contacts: Immigration Centers In The U.S., 177 pages 9 . Contacts: U.S. Adoption Agencies for Domestic Adoptions, 1,270 pages 10. Contacts: U.S. Adoption Agencies for International Adoptions, 880 pages 11. Contacts: U.S. Consulates-Embassies Overseas, 63 pages 12. Learn to Adopt, a master course, 349 pages 13. Learn to Adopt From Bulgaria, 187 pages 14. Learn to Adopt From China, 203 pages 15. Learn to Adopt From Croatia, 319 pages 16. Learn to Adopt From the Czech Republic, 191 pages 17. Learn to Adopt From Hungary, 232 pages 18. Learn to Adopt From Poland, 374 pages 19. Learn to Adopt From Romania, 246 pages 20. Learn to Adopt From Russia, 1,331 pages 21. Learn to Adopt From Slovakia, 191 pages 22. Learn to Adopt From South Korea, 42 pages 23. Learn to Adopt From Ukraine, 157 pages 24. The Hague Convention & 51 Countries, 29 brochures-pamphlets-list of contacts, 2,835 pages 25. The U.S.A. & The Hague Convention for International Adoptions, 402 pages 26. U.S. Adoption Assistance by State, contacts, 169 pages 27. U.S. Government Guides, 22 brochures-pamphlets-notices, 862 pages 28. U.S. Laws & Statutes By State in the U.S., 1,502 pages • David Livianu is an advocate for orphans' rights and works in Romania, Bulgaria and Moldova since 1989. • Livianu has been featured on the Barbara Walters show 20/20, Angels in Adoption. • Learn in a few minutes if you can adopt from a particular country, plus answer the how, where, and what, accessing legally adoptable orphans of all ages. • Your contribution is tax deductible and helps the orphans. • Questions, Contribution$, Need Help, Wanna Help? Let us know! • This material is provided only for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. • Follow all current and applicable local and international adoption laws, and consult a licensed attorney/adoption agency or appropriate government specialist.

Download or read book Parents for Children Children for Parents written by Laraine Masters Glidden and published by American Association. This book was released on 1989 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Document traitant de l'adoption d'enfants ayant une déficience.

Download or read book Called to Care written by Bill Blacquiere and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2019-09-17 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More and more individuals, families, and churches are seeking ways they can respond to the biblical mandate to care for "the least of these." The desire to help children coming from difficult situations is a necessary starting point, but what comes next? You need to know the steps for getting involved and what will truly help. Filled with real-life stories and practical advice, Called to Care starts by helping you honestly assess your motivation to help--sometimes the wrong motivation sets the stage for an unsuccessful experience. From there, the book shows what adoption and foster care really look like in a variety of situations, from domestic and international adoptions to short-term foster care and foster-to-adopt arrangements. Also included is how churches and individuals can minister to refugees. Rounding out this comprehensive yet concise book are tips for assessing your preparedness, how to meet common emotional and physical challenges, and the most effective ways to help families stay together and thrive. Bethany is a global nonprofit that supports children and families with world-class social services, all designed to help families thrive. We believe every child deserves to be loved, connected, and empowered through family.

Download or read book Growing up in Adoption written by Roxana Kalyanvala and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2022-01-31 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does it take to keep a family together; a family completed through adoption? Love, patience, compassion, understanding—a little of everything maybe. The book elucidates real-life adoption experiences through the voices of adoptive families and adult adoptees as they share their moments of joy, sadness, challenges, pain, fulfilment and much more. It touches upon grief and loss and the stark realities of adoption. Adoptive parents share their experiences of how they let their adopted children know that they were adopted and how they handled “root search” which are crucial issues when it comes to understanding adoption. The book highlights some of the less frequently discussed adoption issues such as dealing with mixed emotions relating to an identity crisis and the desire of the adoptees to learn about their biological roots. Also included are candid accounts from adult adoptees on ‘Growing up in Adoption’. By providing glimpses of the world of adoption, the author aims to aid prospective and current adopting individuals to understand the thought process of adoptive children and be better prepared as parents. Are you looking to adopt? Don’t forget to take a look at the questionnaire to test your readiness for adoption. #adoptionmakesafamily “This book is a welcome contribution to the small body of literature on adoption in India.” – Dr. Shalini Bharat, Director and Vice-Chancellor of Tata Institute of Social Sciences. “This book has a mission not just to educate but it will be a support through your pilgrimage as a parent.” – Dr. Aloma Lobo, Adoptive Parent and former Chairperson of the Central Adoption Resource Authority and the Adoption Coordinating Agency, Karnataka. Bharatiya Samaj Seva Kendra works towards making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families since 1979.

Download or read book Attaching in Adoption written by Deborah D. Gray and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2012-02-15 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Attaching in Adoption is a comprehensive guide for prospective and actual adoptive parents on how to understand and care for their adopted child and promote healthy attachment. This classic text provides practical parenting strategies designed to enhance children's happiness and emotional health. It explains what attachment is, how grief and trauma can affect children's emotional development, and how to improve attachment, respect, cooperation and trust. Parenting techniques are matched to children's emotional needs and stages, and checklists are included to help parents assess how their child is doing at each developmental stage. The book covers a wide range of issues including international adoption, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and learning disabilities, and combines sound theory and direct advice with case examples throughout. This book is a must read for anyone interested in adoption and for all adoptive families. It will also be a valuable resource for adoption professionals.