Adoption in the United States: A Reference for Families, Professionals, and Students (Paperback)

~ (Author), Daniel Pollack (Author)

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This book comprehensively covers adoption policies across the country and the world. The authors provide a rich abundance of material and links to other materials about adoption. --Carol Rippey Massat, Jane Addams College of Social Work

Product Description

Navigating the complex U.S. system of adoption is no easy feat. Don't go it alone! Educate yourself with this invaluable guide. This is the only comprehensive book that includes information on both the medical and health aspects of adoption and the different laws and procedures regarding adoption for each state. The authors provide a consolidated picture of the regulations for intercountry adoptions in addition to those for adoption from public foster care and domestic infant adoption. This book is a must read prospective parents, adoption professionals, educators, and students.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 250 pages
• Publisher: Lyceum Books, Inc.; 1st edition (May 31, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933478209
• ISBN-13: 978-1933478203
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #325,835 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars not helpful, February 22, 2009

By	Marilyn Monroe "Luka" (massachusetts) - See all my reviews

I did not find this book helpful at all-- talks down a lot, has outdated information in it, and way too basic. There are some great adoption books out there but this is not one of them.