Download or read book So You Want to Adopt Now What written by Sara Dormon and published by Gospel Light Publications. This book was released on 2006-08-07 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One in seven couples struggle with infertility. Other parents long to add another child to their family who needs a home. Whatever the reason, many couples who decide to pursue adoption do not realize the often unnerving, stressful, emotional ride it can be. Deciding to adopt means moving into uncharted territory. There are many emotional highs and lows, as well as psychological, mental and spiritual ramifications. The authors prepare prospective adoptive parents for the adoption process, from helping them examine their motives for adopting to making practical decisions about the type of adoption to pursue. They also explore the adoption process from the viewpoints of the prospective adoptive parents, the birth parents, the adoptee, attorneys and adoption agencies. This book is an indispensable resource for anyone considering adoption.
Download or read book What to Expect When Adopting written by Steven Needham and published by Hyperink Inc. This book was released on 2012-03-12 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABOUT THE BOOK People choose to adopt a child for many different reasons. Whether you are unable to have biological children, or you want to add to the family that you already have, adoption can be an extremely rewarding experience. There are many factors to consider when you are deciding whether adoption is right for you. It is important to first examine your financial resources, your career path and your personal relationships before you choose to adopt a child. Adopting a child is one of the most generous things that you can do, but it is a process that also comes with many challenges and frustrations. If youve assessed your situation and decided to pursue an adoption, there are several different paths that you can take. You can use a qualified adoption agency in the United States to adopt a child. You may also want to consider options such as foster care adoptions, or conducting an independent adoption with the help of an attorney. International adoptions also provide a range of possibilities for prospective adoptive parents. It is vital that before you begin your journey with adoption, you understand the risks and benefits associated with the different types of adoptions before you decide the path that is best for your family. Adopting a child can be a long and expensive process that can also have serious emotional and psychological implications. Above all else, adopting a child is about giving love and opportunity to a child in need. Be sure to talk to all of the members of your family before deciding on adoption in order to understand any fears or concerns they may have about the process. The process of adopting a child can be frustrating, so it is important to learn as much as possible before you embark on this journey. EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK According to AdoptiveFamilies.com, "Things are different now in the child welfare system - and that's good news for both kids and parents. 'It used to be that you had to be a foster parent first in order to adopt, but that's changed, ' says Rita Soronen, executive director for the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. 'People can now state upfront that they want to be considered for adoption only." That makes for a quicker process, with fewer broken hearts along the way.'" The main goal of the Foster Care system is to return children to their biological parents whenever possible. However, approximately thirty percent of the children in Foster Care are not able to return to their homes, and these children need to be adopted. Currently, of the 425,000 children in foster care in the United States, about 115,000 of them are eligible for adoption... Buy a copy to keep reading! CHAPTER OUTLINE Modern Lifestyles: What to Expect When Adopting + Introduction + Types of Adoptions + Common Mistakes to Avoid + Tips and Tricks + ...and much more
Download or read book Fast Track Adoption written by Dr. Susan Burns and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most couples in the U.S. have to wait up to seven years to adopt an infant domestically--and all the expense and waiting doesn't always result in a successful adoption. Now, rather than relying on slow-paced and expensive adoption agencies, many couples are choosing to privately adopt a child. By eliminating the adoption agency, couples can customize and control their own adoption plan. Inside this book, couples will learn how becoming proactive in the adoption process may significantly speed up the adoption. Following the Fast Track method, readers will learn how to: - Establish a budget - Assemble a professional team - Obtain an approved home study - Prepare an effective family profile - Advertise for and talk to potential birth mothers - Detect warning signs for frauds and scams - Be prepared at the hospital With this book as their guide, potential parents can actively pick their own birth mother. By doing so, couples will save time and money, reduce stress, and, most importantly, find a baby to adopt.
Download or read book The Open Adoption Book written by Bruce M. Rappaport and published by MacMillan Publishing Company. This book was released on 1992 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated for a New Paperback Edition, the Definitive Guide to Open Adoption, by the founder of the Open Adoption Movement The exploding popularity of open adoption today underscores what adopting parents, birthparents, and many adoption experts now maintain: Open adoption is the healthiest, most humane, and fastest method available. It's better for the birthmother, because she (not lawyers or social workers) decides the future of her child. It's better for children, because they're raised without the shroud of secrecy and stigma that accompanies most closed adoptions. And it's better for adopting parents, because it dramatically shortens the time it takes to obtain a baby, from an average of seven years to under one year. As director of one of the country's leading open adoption agencies and founder of the first nationwide network of open adoption organizations, Bruce Rappaport has facilitated thousands of successful open adoptions and acquired an intimate understanding of the most common and heartfelt concerns of parents seeking to adopt a baby. Interweaving personal stories and real-life experiences of adopting parents, birthparents, and adopted children, he answers the questions clients most frequently ask: What is an open adoption? How does it differ from traditional adoption? Will I ever feel like a real parent if my child's biological mother knows I'm raising her child? Will she interfere? What if the birthmother changes her mind after the adoption? How long will it take to get a child? Documenting answers with extensive personal experience and research, Dr. Rappaport paints a reassuring yet realistic picture of the open adoption process. The result is a highly informative, deeply moving book that will help many people realize the greatest joy life can offer.
Download or read book The Post Adoption Blues written by Karen J. Foli and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2004-08-07 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 150,000 people adopt children each year, and more than 2 million parents are now raising adopted children and grandchildren. While the path to parenting through adoption is rich with rewards and fulfillment, it's not without its bumps. This compassionate, illuminating, and ultimately uplifting book is the first to openly recognize the very normal feelings of stress that adoptive families encounter as they cope with the challenges and expectations of their new families. Where do parents turn when the waited-for bonding with their adopted child is slow to form? When they find themselves grieving over the birth child they couldn't have? When the child they so eagerly welcomed into their home arrives with major, unexpected needs? Until now, adoptive parents have had to struggle silently with their feelings, which can range from flutters of anxiety to unbearable sadness. At last, Karen J. Foli, a registered nurse, and her husband, John R. Thompson, a psychiatrist, lift the curtain of secrecy from "Post Adoption Depression Syndrome" (PADS). Drawing on their own experience as adoptive parents as well as interviews with dozens of adoptive families and experts in the field, the couple offers parents the understanding, support, and concrete solutions they need to overcome post-adoption blues-and open their hearts to the joy adoption can bring.
Download or read book The Politics of Adoption written by Kerry O'Halloran and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-02-23 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adoption has always had a political dimension. Its potential use to achieve political ends has been evident throughout history and in many different cultures. In Roman 1 times an emperor would adopt a successful general to continue his rule. In Ireland under the Brehon Laws the reciprocal placements of children between clans was 2 an accepted means of cementing mutual allegiances. In Japan the adoption of non-relatives was traditionally seen as a means of allying with the fortunes of 3 the ruling family. The willingness of governments to use adoption as a political strategy was apparent, for example, in Australia where it was used to further 4 the assimilation of indigenous people. It is now present in the phenomenon of intercountry adoption where the ?ow of children, particularly in the aftermath of war, is often politics by proxy and which arguably attracts the involvement of 5 some countries for reasons of economic and political expediency. Adoption does not function in isolation. It plays a distinct role within the c- text of family law proceedings. The extent to which it is available as a resource for children in the public care system or as an adjunct to marriage proceedings is essentially politically determined. It is itself susceptible to political in?uence. 6 In fact direct political leadership, exercised ?rst by President Clinton and then 1 See, Gibbons, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Harrap, London 1949 at p. 30.
Download or read book 30 Days of Hope for Adoptive Parents written by Jennifer Phillips and published by New Hope Publishers. This book was released on 2017-02-06 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You finally surrendered. You opened your heart when you said, “Yes, God, I’ll adopt.” But now, you’ve discovered that opening your heart to the idea of adoption is the easiest part of the journey. Now comes the reality of the emotional ups and downs that only another adoptive parent can understand. In 30 Days of Hope for Adoptive Parents, author Jennifer Phillips shares words of encouragement to help adoptive parents navigate the emotional waters of adoption. Regardless of where you are in the process—just beginning or now living with the teenagers you adopted as infants—there are struggles unique to adoptive parenting. Weaving elements of her own journey through adoption, you will find hope as you begin to see God’s adoptive heart toward you.
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 Imagining Adoption written by Marianne Novy and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2011-05-06 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagining Adoption looks at representations of adoption in an array of literary genres by diverse authors including George Eliot, Edward Albee, and Barbara Kingsolver as well as ordinary adoptive mothers and adoptee activists, exploring what these writings share and what they debate. Marianne Novy is Professor of English and Women's Studies, University of Pittsburgh.
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 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jerry Cline exists at the whim of an 1869 Comanche raiding party on his birthfathers 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 Americas 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 Americas 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 Why Did You Choose Me written by Katie Cruice Smith and published by Ambassador International. This book was released on 2017-11-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As one who has served adoptive families for a decade, I've had countless parents ask me, "How do I talk to my children about adoption?" Now, after all these years, I finally have a go-to answer: "Read Katie Cruice Smith's Why Did You Choose Me? to them, over and over." Dan Cruver, Co-founder of Together for Adoption, Author of Reclaiming Adoption Most adoptive and foster children struggle at some point in their life with knowing who they are and where they belong. After searching for adoption storybooks to read to her own adopted children, Katie Cruice Smith decided that there was a need for more books that parents could read to connect with their adopted and fostered children and address these struggles. In Why Did You Choose Me?, Katie Cruice Smith answers that question in a way that young children can understand. Drawing from her own experience as an adoptive mom to three children, Katie uses the questions her own children have asked to help them see there never really was a choice-she knew right away that they were hers. Why Did You Choose Me? lovingly demonstrates the uniqueness that each child brings to a family, and is a valuable resource for adoptive and foster families to have in their home. Endorsements Why Did You Choose Me? explores a familiar adoption theme, but is pleasantly unpredictable. The illustrations are sure to put a smile on your child's face, and your own. Though the book is written in rhyme, the verse is not sing-songy and the book has just enough sophistication to be enjoyed by everyone. Dr. Daniel Nehrbass, President of Nightlight Christian Adoptions Why Did You Choose Me? is a perfectly simple way to make any adopted child feel like they are exactly where they need to be! When our daughter asks why we chose her to be a part of our family, even though she looks different than us, this book will be invaluable to communicate our love for her. Shannon Patterson, Adoptive mom and President of Bethany Christian Services Board in Greenville, SC As a foster parent myself, I believe Why Did You Choose Me? is the perfect emotional journey to answering the very sensitive question all foster/adoptive children want to know and would recommend families add it to their library. Robert Whitney, Thornwell Foster Care Recruiter As any adoptive parent will tell you, our adopted children do ask many times, "Why did you choose me?" Now my clients who adopt have a fun and colorful resource to touch on and answer this all-important question. Katie Cruice Smith and Sarah Strickling Jones have prepared a learning tool adaptable to a child's early years, which allows an adopted child and her parents to connect on different levels with the topic of adoption. Your child will laugh and smile while learning about adoption, love, and acceptance. I will be buying Why Did You Choose Me? for all my adoptive couples! Raymond W. Godwin, Father of two adopted daughters and adoption lawyer in Greenville, SC, Co-author of The Complete Adoption Book Why Did You Choose Me? is tender, genuine, and refreshing, and it does this adoptive mom's heart and soul some good. Our daughter, from India, is now asking this very same question proposed in the book. This thoughtfully written and charmingly illustrated book is a great reminder to her of how special and unique she is, and it is a great reminder to her mom (me) of the beautiful gift of adoption. Any family, adopting or not, will be blessed by this sweet story. Kelly Parkison, Adoptive mom and author of He Knows Her Name
Download or read book Adopting in America written by Randall Hicks and published by . This book was released on 1999-02 with total page 356 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 A Treasury of Adoption Miracles written by Karen Kingsbury and published by FaithWords. This book was released on 2015-03-03 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury delivers a collection of powerful stories which explore adoption from the perspectives of those who have experienced it from all sides. Inspiring and comforting, the greatest gift of these stories is in the encouragement they offer -- through true accounts of adoption blessings -- to anyone considering taking on the special role of an adoptive parent.
Download or read book Adoption in America 1981 written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Subcommittee on Aging, Family, and Human Services and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Adoption Now written by Roy Parker and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1999 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adoption has undergone a transformation in the last decade or so, and has brought with it new and pressing issues such as the adoption of older children from care; contact with birth families after adoption; trans-racial placement; single-person adoption; and the need for a post-adoption support service. Over recent years, the Department of Health has commissioned a range of studies on adoption. They have since set up a working party - largely comprising practitioners - to review the results of these studies and draw out the implications for practice and policy.
Download or read book Praying Through Your Adoption written by Michele Cervone Scott and published by Winepress Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you wondering if God is calling you to adopt? Are you in the long process of a "paper pregnancy"? Do you have a newly-adopted child? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, this book is for you! In Praying Through Your Adoption, adoptive mother Michele Cervone Scott shares how families can walk by faith through the unique joys and challenges of an adoption journey. Through real-life adoption stories, scriptures, and situation-specific prayers, you will discover ways to: Recognize God's role in placing orphans with forever families. Determine if adoption is right for you. Explore practical financing options. Pray about the specific details surrounding your domestic, international, or foster care adoption. Wait and prepare for your child's arrival. Adjust to adoptive family life. Support, explain, and celebrate your child's adoption. Rely on God to supply all of your needs. Endorsements: I recommend this book to all families involved in the adoption process. William J. Blacquiere, President/CEO of Bethany Christian Services Invaluable help for learning in practical terms how to walk this unparalleled journey with God. Jedd Medefind, President of Christian Alliance for Orphans
Download or read book The Journey of Adoption written by Annie Herrington and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2018-07-27 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many people are very familiar when it comes to adoption but really have no idea about what an individual goes through when experiencing adoption. Adoption is a very huge factor simply because parents who are birthing kids in this world are not positioned to take care of them. These kids are put up for adoption, which most may see you as an easy way out. Adoption is not all bad. You can look at it on a positive or negative perspective. As you read this book, you will find that there have been too many factors set for you if you are in adoption now or have experienced adoption in the past. Remember, life has nothing to do with where you came from, but it has everything to do with where you are going, so continue to trust your journey.
