A Guide to Russian Adoption: Professional Counseling and Personal Insights [Hardcover]

Alisa White Karwowski (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 30, 2008 | ISBN-10: 0313350523 | ISBN-13: 978-0313350528

This practical book explains the process of adopting a child from Russia, from first contact with a Russian agency through bonding with the adopted child back at home. Karwowski provides a resource that parents can carry along as they navigate the paperwork, the home assessment, court hearings, medical exams, and financial components of what can otherwise seem like an overwhelming process. Herself the adoptive parent of two sons from Russia, the author also details common issues families face as they acclimate their new child to their home, family, and American culture. Aiming to break the process into manageable steps, Karwowski incorporates her own experience as a backdrop. Degreed in both psychology and sociology, she discusses sensitive issues regarding the child, which can include issues of abandonment, trust, and attachment. For all of these, she presents methods adoptive parents can use to see the signs and cope. She also addresses misconceptions commonly held about adoptions from Russia, the country to which she traveled four times across two years, to adopt her sons.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Based on her experience as a counselor, advocate for international adoptions, and mother of two sons adopted from Russia, Karwowski offers personal insights and practical advice on the overseas adoption process to those considering the challenges and rewards of adopting a child, particularly one from Russia. The guide includes photos and additional

resources and information on adoptions and foreign travel, plus instructions for the 'Application for Advanced Processing of Orphan Petition' (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Form 1-600A).' "

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Book Description

This work is a straightforward guide to the Russian adoption journey, up to and beyond adoption day, including emotional and developmental issues parents may face with their adopted child.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Praeger (December 30, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0313350523
• ISBN-13: 978-0313350528
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,088,228 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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