{"product_id":"adoption-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Adoption for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTracy L. Barr\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKatrina Carlisle\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo 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 \u003ci\u003eAdoption For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe great thing about this guide is that \u003ci\u003eyou\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eAdoption For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e covers a particular aspect of adoption, including: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnswering 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.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGetting started - and figuring out what steps you have to take.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDealing with birthmothers and birthfathers - and why, even though they may not be part of your life, they're still important to you.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfronting 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.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinding help - from books, resources, and support groups.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eNo 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 \u003ci\u003eAdoption For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e tells you is what you \u003ci\u003eneed\u003c\/i\u003e to know, all in an easy-to-use reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet the facts on adoption fees and legal issues\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat to expect every step of the way when adopting a child\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre you ready to adopt? This reassuring guide walks you through the process, from choosing the right form of adoption and finding an agency to filling out forms, meeting with birthparents, and getting through the waiting period. You get tips on surviving the home study, dealing with family members, and sharing the adoption story with your child.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Dummies Way\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplanations in plain English\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet in, get out information\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIcons and other navigational aids\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTear-out cheat sheet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTop ten lists\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA dash of humor and fun\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet the facts on adoption fees and legal issues\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat to expect every step of the way when adopting a child\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre you ready to adopt? This reassuring guide walks you through the process, from choosing the right form of adoption and finding an agency to filling out forms, meeting with birthparents, and getting through the waiting period. You get tips on surviving the home study, dealing with family members, and sharing the adoption story with your child.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Dummies Way\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplanations in plain English\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\"Get in, get out\" information\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIcons and other navigational aids\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTear-out cheat sheet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTop ten lists\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA dash of humor and fun\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTracy Barr\u003c\/b\u003e is the coauthor of \u003ci\u003eLatin For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e and contributor to \u003ci\u003eWorld War II For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eReligion For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKatrina Carlisle, BSW, LSW\u003c\/b\u003e, is a social worker with 14 years experience in adoption and child welfare agencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 358\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.1 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 22, 2003\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43740041740423,"sku":"9780764554889","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/zSd-ZMMPT9780764554889.webp?v=1768733447","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/adoption-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}