Description
| Author/Contributor(s): | Davenport, Dawn |
| Publisher: | Harmony |
| Date: | 11/7/2006 |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Condition: | NEW |
The go-to guide for everything you want to know about international adoption
Fromthe initial decision—Is adoption right for you?—through returning home with yourchild—How can you ease the transition?—The Complete Book of International Adoption takes parents step by step through the entire process of adopting a child from anothercountry.
You will find:
• An easy-to-understand analysis of the differencesbetween domestic and international adoption
• Advice on choosing a country, including25 important factors to consider, such as the waiting times involved and the estimatedcosts for each of the top placing countries, with charts for easy comparison
• Adetailed discussion of the potential health issues based on the latest research andinterviews with doctors who specialize in international adoption
• Worksheets anda suggested system for preparing and organizing the extensive paperwork involved
• Parenting tips to enhance attachment and suggestions for addressing the issuesthat come up in raising an internationally adopted child
• Real parents’ storiesand advice at every stage of the process
• Plus all of the information you needto select your agency, plan financially, prepare for the home study, travel sensibly,evaluate your child’s health and integrate your new family
More than just providethe facts, The Complete Book of International Adoption also helps parents managethe emotional rollercoaster that comes with the territory. Sensitive, wise, and oftenwitty, this book is a must-have for any parent considering building their familythrough adoption.
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