The Basics Of Adoption

Author : James L. Dickerson,Mardi Allen
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2006-09-30
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780313054877

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The Basics of Adoption by James L. Dickerson,Mardi Allen Pdf

With about 70,000 domestic and international adoptions each year in the United States and Canada, adoption remains a major means of building families in both countries. Its continued success can be inferred not only from the yearly statistics, but from a report issued in 2003 by the U.S. Census Bureau. To the surprise of many, the report announced the existence of 1.6 million adopted children in the U.S. under the age of eighteen. Written by a former social worker who has placed hundreds of children in foster and adoptive homes and a clinical psychologist who has counseled adopted children and parents, this book offers a comprehensive look at the adoption process by merging the best of social work with the best of psychology. Adoption can be a frustrating and intimidating undertaking for the unprepared. This guide provides prospective adoptive parents with the insider information that they need to navigate the process-and it provides students with the sort of expert opinion that they need to grasp the academic theory they receive in the classroom.

Author : Stacy Gleaton
Publisher : Gleaton Mental Health Services
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2022-08-26
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9798887575049

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Adoption 101: The Basics to Begin Your Adoption Journey by Stacy Gleaton Pdf

Expanding your family through adoption may seem overwhelming. Often circumstances out of your control have led you to this fork in the road. How do I get started? How long will the process take? What is the involvement of the biological parents? Do I want to adopt domestically or internationally? Do I want to adopt a child from the foster care system or through a private adoption? How much does adoption cost? How do I place my child for adoption? Can my spouse adopt my child from a previous relationship? Can biological parents change their decision and have their child returned to their custody? How do adoption agencies work? The questions are near endless. This book will cover these topics and guide you, so that you can make the best decisions to grow your family through adoption. You will be prepared, competent, and confident to make the first step in your adoption journey and with every step along the way.

Author : Nancy Newton Verrier
Publisher : British Association for Adoption and Fostering (Ba
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Adopted children
ISBN : 1905664761

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The Primal Wound by Nancy Newton Verrier Pdf

Originally published in 1993, this classic piece of literature on adoption has revolutionised the way people think about adopted children. Nancy Verrier examines the life-long consequences of the 'primal wound' - the wound that is caused when a child is separated from its mother - for adopted people. Her argument is supported by thorough research in pre- and perinatal psychology, attachment, bonding and the effects of loss.

Author : Valerie Entine
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2010-05-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1452859698

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Adoption by Valerie Entine Pdf

Although you may think that you have the right to adopt, this is simply just not the case. No one in today's society has the absolute right to adopt a child.A person can only do so after they have met certain criteria that both the adoption agencies and the government have set in place.It is therefore important that any person thinking of becoming a prospective adoptive parent begin to do as much research as possible on the subject.It will be key to learn everything about the rules, regulations and guidelines that can be imposed upon prospective adoptive parents, by the various adoption agencies.In this book, we will be taking you through the basics of what is required in order for a couple or a single person to become an adoptive parent.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 13 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Adoption
ISBN : OCLC:703219559

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The Basics of Adoption Practice by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1949
Category : Adoption
ISBN : UIUC:30112055286345

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Essentials of Adoption Law and Procedure by Anonim Pdf

Author : Tracy L. Barr,Katrina Carlisle
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2003-08-22
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780764554889

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Adoption For Dummies by Tracy L. Barr,Katrina Carlisle Pdf

You hear all sorts of things said or implied about adoption. Some information comes from people who know a lot about it, while some comes from people who don’t know anything about it but make assumptions anyway. Some comes from people whose experiences have been good; some from those whose experiences have been bad. The result? Enough conflicting information to make your head spin. So when everyone has an opinion and most of the books on the market deal with specific aspects on adoption or particular types of adoptions, where do you turn to for reliable information? Start with Adoption For Dummies. The great thing about this guide is that you decide where to start and what to read. It’s a reference you can jump into and out of at will. Just head to the table of contents or the index to find the information you want. Each part of Adoption For Dummies covers a particular aspect of adoption, including: Answering the basic adoption questions – How much does it cost? Who’s involved? How long does it take? What do I need to know that I don’t know to ask? And more. Getting started – and figuring out what steps you have to take. Dealing with birthmothers and birthfathers – and why, even though they may not be part of your life, they’re still important to you. Confronting the issues adoptive families face – issues from sharing the adoption story with your child, to answering your child's questions about his birthparents, to handling rude family members who treat your child differently than her cousins. Finding help – from books, resources, and support groups. No adoption book – at least no adoption book that you can carry around without a hydraulic lift – can tell you everything there is to know about adoption. What Adoption For Dummies tells you is what you need to know, all in an easy-to-use reference.

Author : United States. Children's Bureau
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1949
Category : Adoption
ISBN : MINN:31951002665002Q

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Essentials of Adoption Law and Proceudre by United States. Children's Bureau Pdf

Author : Melissa Guida-Richards
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781623178727

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What White Parents Should Know about Transracial Adoption--The Workbook by Melissa Guida-Richards Pdf

A companion to What White Parents Should Know about Transracial Adoption, this practical workbook guides readers to better understand transracial adoption and do the work of anti-racist, trauma-informed parenting. A must-read for white parents who have transracially adopted or prospective parents considering transracial adoption, this follow-up to What White Parents Should Know about Transracial Adoption offers a wealth of activities, templates, and questions for self-reflection. Melissa Guida-Richards, who learned at the age of 19 that she was adopted from Colombia as an infant, addresses the complexities of transracial adoption with insight, compassion, and the wisdom of lived experience. Through thought-provoking questions and activities, Guida-Richards guides you to: Consider the role of infant-mother bonding and understand developmental trauma in adoptees Understand the complex history of adoption; recognize illegal and unethical practices, such as trafficking operations and baby factories; and ask the important questions when working with adoption agencies Look more deeply at implicit bias, white saviorism, and white fragility Locate and utilize adoption-competent mental health care Offer culturally aligned education, community, and resources to your child Acknowledge the effects of racism and celebrate your child’s race and culture Throughout the workbook, Guida-Richards guides you to break free from toxic positivity, understand and drop defenses, engage in difficult conversations, and learn to listen to your child’s experience. Whether you are a potential parent considering a transracial adoption, a parent of an adopted child, or a therapist or advocate working with adoptive families, this practical and engaging workbook will help you “do the work” of furthering anti-racist, child-centered, and trauma-informed parenting.

Author : Christine Adamec
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2008-04-21
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780470304990

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Is Adoption for You by Christine Adamec Pdf

"Adoption is the right option for many more types of parents and children than we imagined a few decades ago. However, it is not the right choice for everyone. Is Adoption for You? is a guide to thinking through the issues."--from the Foreword by Jerri Ann Jenista, M.D. Would adopting a child be a good choice for you? Would you want to adopt an infant or an older child? What about a child from another country? A child of another race? Would you be willing to adopt a child with medical problems? Could you agree to involvement and openness with the birthmother? Would you be better off working with an agency or an attorney? Do you have to be married? How much does it really cost? Before you decide, make sure you have all the facts. In this warm, straightforward new book, adoption expert--and adoptive parent--Christine Adamec gives you the information you need to make this important decision. From financial considerations to the myriad emotional issues involved, there are numerous questions to explore. Adamec's expert guidance, drawn from personal stories, clinical studies, and academic research, helps you find the answers that are right for you.

Author : Christine Adamec
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2005-01-04
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781101218167

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Adoption, 2nd Edition by Christine Adamec Pdf

“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

Author : Alison Roy
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-04-17
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781000042115

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A for Adoption by Alison Roy Pdf

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 everyday 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 a parent who requested "a book to help me understand my child better".

Author : Administration on Children, Youth and Families,The Children's Bureau,Administration for Children and Families,U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Publisher : Government Printing Office
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-01
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780160917226

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The Children's Bureau Legacy by Administration on Children, Youth and Families,The Children's Bureau,Administration for Children and Families,U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Pdf

Comprehensive history of the Children’s Bureau from 1912-2012 in eBook form that shares the legacy of this landmark agency that established the first Federal Government programs, research and social reform initiatives aimed to improve the safety, permanency and well-being of children, youth and families. In addition to bios of agency heads and review of legislation and publications, this important book provides a critical look at the evolution of the Nation and its treatment of children as it covers often inspiring and sometimes heart-wrenching topics such as: child labor; the Orphan Trains, adoption and foster care; infant and maternal mortality and childhood diseases; parenting, infant and child care education; the role of women's clubs and reformers; child welfare standards; Aid to Dependent Children; Depression relief; children of migrants and minorities (African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans), including Indian Boarding Schools and Indian Adoption Program; disabled children care; children in wartime including support of military families and World War II refugee children; Juvenile delinquency; early childhood education Head Start; family planning; child abuse and neglect; natural disaster recovery; and much more. Child welfare and related professionals, legislators, educators, researchers and advocates, university school of social work faculty and staff, libraries, and others interested in social work related to children, youth and families, particularly topics such as preventing child abuse and neglect, foster care, and adoption will be interested in this comprehensive history of the Children's Bureau that has been funded by the U.S. Federal Government since 1912.

Author : Mhar De Jesus
Publisher : BookRix
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2017-12-22
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9783743846906

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Adoption Made Easy by Mhar De Jesus Pdf

Always Wanted To Adopt A Kid, But Super-Confused About The Entire Process And Don't Know Where To Start? Adoption is when the birth parents of a child sever all legal ties to their child, and the parentalrights are legally given over to the new adoptive family, who are strangers.

Author : Russell Elkins
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1492313432

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10 Adoption Essentials by Russell Elkins Pdf

These are the ten things you wish you knew before choosing adoption-the things adopted kids wish their adoptive parents knew before making the adoption decision. Many people begin to consider adopting a child without understanding how much adoption has changed over recent years. That's understandable. The concept of having a relationship between birth parents and the adoptive family is still foreign to a lot of people. While open adoption has become increasingly more common, the tragedy is that so many hopeful adoptive parents don't understand how their life will change once birth parents become part of the picture. Too many adoptions start out open only to close communication when things get difficult. Every open adoption is unique and complex, but the basics are the same. 10 Adoption Essentials simplifies the open adoption relationship. Those who know the basics of open adoption will be better prepared for the difficult times. And those who are better prepared for the difficult times will have the tools they need to build what has the potential to be a beautiful and rewarding relationship for everyone in the adoption triad.