How to Adopt Internationally: A Guide for Agency-Directed and Independent Adoptions, Revised and Updated Edition for 2003 - Softcover

Jean Nelson Erichsen; Erichsen, Heino R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 094035215X ISBN 13: 9780940352155

Publisher: Mesa House Pub, 2003

Synopsis

How to Adopt Internationally is organized around 23 easy-to-follow steps that lead readers through every phase of the international adoption process — from finding a reputable agency and organizing a home study to choosing a country to adopt from, working through emigration and immigration, traveling abroad, and adjusting to a new life with a child. The book includes detailed instructions for estimating the cost of an international adoption and also provides samples of almost all forms and documents parents will be required to fill out or provide including sample guidelines used to conduct a home study. The last half of the book provides up-to-date and in-depth information on the adoption laws and requirements for 68 child-placing countries including Russia, Romania, Ukraine, Bulgaria, China, Korea, Guatemala, Chile, Mexico, and Colombia. This latest edition also includes Internet addresses for finding important updates regarding international adoption on the World Wide Web including sites for downloading INS forms, contacting Embassies and agencies overseas, finding country-specific adoptive parent support groups, up-to-date travel information, and much more. This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date guide to international adoption available anywhere.

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From the Publisher

How to Adopt Internationally is a comprehensive, up-to-date, step-by-step guide through the international adoption process that features:

· 23 steps that include detailed coverage of every aspect of the international adoption process from finding an agency and organizing a home study to choosing a country to adopt from, working through emigration and immigration, traveling abroad, and adjusting to a new life with a child.

· Samples of almost all forms and documents parents will be required to fill out or provide, including sample guidelines used to conduct a home study.

· Samples of actual referral and health information received by adoptive parents.

· Detailed instructions for estimating the costs of an international adoption.

· Information on interviewing, evaluating, and selecting the best agency, should you decide to proceed with an agency-initiated adoption.

· Up-to-date and in-depth information on the adoption laws and requirements for 64 child-placing countries, including Russia, Romania, Ukraine, Bulgaria, China, Korea, Guatemala, Chile, Mexico, and Colombia.

· Separate chapter on health concerns of orphans from developing countries.

· Practical advice on packing for the adoption trip and caring for your child while overseas.

· Internet (URL) references for finding important information regarding international adoption on the World Wide Web, including sites for downloading INS forms, contacting Embassies overseas, finding adoptive parent support groups, up-to-date travel information, and much more.

From the Back Cover

Organized around 23 easy-to-follow steps, How to Adopt Internationally includes detailed coverage of every aspect of the international adoption process, including organizing a home study and fulfilling state requirements as well as choosing a country to adopt from, working through emigration and immigration, and traveling abroad to meet your child. How to Adopt Internationally also includes:

* Detailed information on the adoption requirements for 68 child-placing countries.

* Samples of the forms and documents parents will be required to provide.

* Guidelines for estimating the cost of an international adoption.

* Detailed information on collecting and verifying documents required for state approval, INS approval, and approval of the child's country of origin.

* Practical information on preparing for the adoption trip abroad.

* A separate chapter on the health conditions of orphans adopted from developing countries.

About this edition

• Publisher: Mesa House Pub
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 094035215X
• ISBN 13: 9780940352155
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 288