How to Adopt Internationally: A Guide for Agency-Directed and Independent Adoptions (2000-2002 Edition) (Paperback)

by Jean Nelson-Erichsen (Author), Heino R. Erichsen (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal
Individuals desiring to adopt children from other countries will find this book extremely valuable. As parents of three adopted Colombian children and founders of the nonprofit adoption agency Los Ni$os International, Nelson-Erichsen and Erichsen well understand the adoption process on both personal and professional levels. They have broken down the international adoption process into 23 detailed, easy-to-follow steps, from selecting an agency to adapting to life with an adopted child. The adoption laws of 86 child-placing countries, samples of required documents, the approximate costs of international adoption, and the health concerns of Third World orphans are covered, and the web sites of foreign embassies and parent support groups are listed. The reader must keep in mind that this type of information changes constantly. Nevertheless, this is an outstanding source for public libraries and special libraries dealing with adoption.DMee-Lee Hom, Hunter Coll. Lib., New York
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review
Highly recommended for those who are seeking an overview and step by step guide to the international adoption scene. -- Adoption Book Review Newsletter, February 2002

The Erichsens have written yet another excellent resource for families considering international adoption. This book is a must-read for anyone thinking about adopting a child from abroad. -- Linda Perilstein, Director, Cradle of Hope Adoption Center

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Product Details

• Paperback: 296 pages
• Publisher: Mesa House Publishing; 2nd edition (January 17, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0940352133
• ISBN-13: 978-0940352131
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,560,380 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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68 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Authoritative, practical, comprehensive, essential reference, March 4, 2000

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

The new 2000-2002 edition of How To Adopt Internationally is a comprehensive, step-by-step guide for agency-directed and independent adoptions. Every aspect of a 23 step international adoption process is covered with the most up-to-date and thorough information. Adoption laws and requirements for 68 child-placing countries (including Russia and China) are given in detail, as are instructions for estimating the costs of an international adoption. Of special interest is the chapter devoted to health concerns of Third World orphans. How To Adopt Internationally is enhanced for the prospective adoptive parent with Internet addresses for downloading INS forms, overseas embassies, adoptive parent support groups, travel information, and a great deal more. Authoritative, practical, comprehensive, How To Adopt Internationally is an essential reference.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Big help for paperwork phobics, March 4, 2002

By A Customer

One of the things I liked best about this book is that it included samples of all of the paperwork we needed to collect or submit during the adoption process and gave detailed instructions for finding the necessary forms and documents.

I also liked the step-by-step approach. In addition to making the whole thing easier and less overwhelming, breaking the process down like this, really helped us understand how international adoption works and what government agencies oversaw each part of the process. We could also really track our progress.

The book was also very helpful to us in researching and choosing the right agency and the right country.

I'd definitely recommend this book to anyone even considering the possibility of international adoption.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the "Bible" for International Adoptions, February 13, 2003

By	Jo-Anne Weaver (Boynton Beach, FL (USA)) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Adopt Internationally: A Guide for Agency-Directed and Independent Adoptions, Revised and Updated Edition for 2003 (Paperback)

This book was my "bible" as I prepared to adopt internationally. It guided me through the very detailed, step-by-step process. From finding an agency, initial paperwork, finances, social worker visits, the actual trip and first amazing meeting with your child, to issues once back - such as potential health problems, cultural issues, readopting and adjusting to life as a new family. Sample forms and documents were extremely valuable. I found this more current than other sources available. Also addressed adopting as a single-parent, which was encouraging! I had the opportunity to hear the authors speak in person, and was impressed not only with their first hand experience in adopting and raising their own children, but with their keen knowledge of international politics, and their passion and commitment to guiding others to build their family through foreign adoption. They have a wealth of experience running their own adoption agency, and clearly remain on the cutting edge when it comes to the most current information regarding international adoption. (I now have a beautiful, happy, healthy daughter whom I adopted from China.) This book is a must read for anyone considering the complicated (but ultimately wonderful) experience of adopting a child from a foreign country!