The Complete Adoption Book: Everything You Need to Know to Adopt a Child (Paperback)

by Laura Beauvais-Godwin (Author), Raymond Godwin (Author) "If you are reading this book, chances are you are considering adoption..." (more)
Key Phrases: birth father registry, dossier home study, adoption hearing, United States, New Jersey, New York (more...)

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A thorough resource for couples who want to adopt a child takes readers through each step in the adoption process, from choosing an agency to bringing a child home, and discusses international adoptions, state requirements, medical issues, and other topics. Original. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 672 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media; 3rd edition (October 17, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593373694
• ISBN-13: 978-1593373696
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #45,290 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A FAIRLY "COMPLETE" GUIDE TO ADOPTION, October 18, 1999

By	Carol Swift "carolswift" (Oklahoma) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Adoption Book (Paperback)

A GOOD BOOK FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DECIDED TO ADOPT A CHILD BUT ARE OVERWHELMED BY ALL THE CHOICES. A CLEAR, CONCISE GUIDE WHICH OBJECTIVELY RELATES THE PROS AND CONS OF ALL OPTIONS AVAILABLE. COVERS SUBJECTS SUCH AS FINDING A BIRTH MOTHER, MEETING A BIRTH MOTHER, BIRTH FATHERS AND THEIR RIGHTS, OPEN ADOPTION, THE HOME STUDY (NOT A VERY THROUGH CHAPTER-JUST A GENERAL OVERVIEW, ADOPTION EXPENSES. THE AUTHOR ADDRESSED MEDICAL CONCERS SUCH AS DRUG, ALCOHOL, AND TOBBACCO USE BY THE BIRTH MOTHER. THE BOOK ALSO COVERED SOME LEGAL ISSUES AND GAVE TIPS ON CHOOSING AN ATTORNEY OR AGENCY. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IN DEPTH INFO ON HOW TO FIND A BIRTH MOTHER OR IN DEPTH INFO ON THE HOMESTUDY, HOW TO TALK TO A BIRTHMOTHER, HOW TO EVALUATE A BIRTHMOTHER'S SINCERITY, OR HOW TO RAISE MONEY TO PAY FOR THE ADOPTION ITSELF THEN YOU WILL NEED TO BUY A DIFFERENT BOOK. OVERALL THIS IS A VERY GOOD BOOK IN RELATION TO OTHER BOOKS THAT CLAIM TO BE "COMPLETE".

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very informative and readable, January 4, 2007

By	MFinesilver (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

If anyone is considering any form of adoption, they need not look much further than this book for general information. It covers a wide range of subjects related to adoption, is very thorough and informative, and also quite easy to read. I picked it up because my wife and I are considering interracial special needs adoption, and most books don't talk about these subjects in depth, but this one does.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly a complete guide to adoption, September 4, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete Adoption Book (Paperback)

Ms. Beauvais-Godwin covers most aspects of domestic and international adoption producing what is an invaluable reference for a family chosing whether or not to adopt. She provides an exhaustive list of state-by-state requirements and even covers adoption by Canadians. This book provides guidance in all the fundamental steps of adoption, from chosing an agency to having a home study done. I can honestly say this book is the best book on adoption I have encountered. I highly recommended it to anyone who is considering any type of adoption.