How to Adopt Internationally: A Guide to Agency-Directed and Independent Adoptions - Softcover

Nelson-Erichsen, Jean; Erichsen, Heino R.; Erichsen, Jean; Erichsen, Heino

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0940352125 ISBN 13: 9780940352124

Publisher: Mesa House Pub, 1997

Synopsis

Organized around 23 easy-to-follow steps, How to Adopt Internationallyincludes detailed coverage of every aspect of the international adoptionprocess, including organizing a home study and fulfilling state requirementsas well as choosing a country to adopt from, working through emigration andimmigration, and traveling abroad to meet your child. This revised andupdated edition also includes A Compendium of Information on Participating Countries, which prividesup-to-date information on 68 child-placing countries, including a summary ofthe adoption laws and requirements for adopting parents as well as thecentral authority in charge of adoption, important contact information, andthe number of children sucessfully adopted by U.S. citizens in recent years. Important information on the new citizenship law of 2001 and how itaffects children adopted internationally. Samples of most forms and documents parents will be required to provide,plus detailed information on collecting and properly preparing eachdocument. Samples and translations of referral and health information received byadoptive parents. Guidelines for choosing an agency (if you decide to use one) andestimating the cost of an international adoption Practical information on packing for the adoption trip, making travelarrangements, and caring for your child while abroad. Worksheet for estimating adoption expenses. Detailed guidelines for issues and questions addressed during thehomestudy process. Internet addresses for finding important updates regarding internationaladoption on the World Wide Web including sites for downloading INS forms,contacting Embassies and agencies overseas, finding country-specificadoptive parent support support groups, up-to-date travel information, andmuch more. The authors' commitment to providing accurate, up-to-date, and detailedinformation has made this the most widely used resource for internationaladoption available.

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Review

How To Adopt Internationally is an up-to-date, practical, step-by-step guide for "Agency-Directed" and independent adoptions overseas. How To Adopt Internationally is designed for prospective parents and organized around 23 steps that cover everything from learning about the international adoption process and organizing a home study, to fulfilling state requirements, choosing a country to adopt from, working through emigration and immigration, traveling abroad, and adjusting to the new life with a child. Enhancing the value of How To Adopt Internationally is the "Compendium", up-to-date information on all child-placing countries. For each of the countries listed there is a summary of adoption laws and requirements for adopting parents as well as the government authority in charge of adoption and the number of children adopted by U. S. citizens for the last two years. Basic geographic an demographic information (including language, currency, religion, and other information) is also provided for each country. How To Adopt Internationally is essential reading for anyone considering an adoption abroad. -- Midwest Book Review

Edition details

• Publisher: Mesa House Pub
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0940352125
• ISBN 13: 9780940352124
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272