How to Adopt Internationally: A Guide to Agency-Directed and Independent Adoptions

by Jean Nelson-Erichsen, Heino R. Erichsen

Organized around 23 easy-to-follow steps, How to Adopt Internationallyincludes detailed coverage of every aspect of the international adoptionprocess, including organizing a home study and fulfilling state requirementsas well as choosing a country to adopt from, working through emigration andimmigration, and traveling abroad to meet your child. This revised andupdated edition also includes A Compendium of Information on Participating Countries, which prividesup-to-date information on 68 child-placing countries, including a summary ofthe adoption laws and requirements for adopting parents as well as thecentral authority in charge of adoption, important contact information, andthe number of children sucessfully adopted by U.S. citizens in recent years. Important information on the new citizenship law of 2001 and how itaffects children adopted internationally. Samples of most forms and documents parents will be required to provide,plus detailed information on collecting and properly preparing eachdocument. Samples and translations of referral and health information received byadoptive parents. Guidelines for choosing an agency (if you decide to use one) andestimating the cost of an international adoption Practical information on packing for the adoption trip, making travelarrangements, and caring for your child while abroad. Worksheet for estimating adoption expenses. Detailed guidelines for issues and questions addressed during thehomestudy process. Internet addresses for finding important updates regarding internationaladoption on the World Wide Web including sites for downloading INS forms,contacting Embassies and agencies overseas, finding country-specificadoptive parent support support groups, up-to-date travel information, andmuch more. The authors' commitment to providing accurate, up-to-date, and detailedinformation has made this the most widely used resource for internationaladoption available.

Genres: Adoption

272 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1992

Reviews

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was like the Bible of international adoption for me. It helped me organize what I needed to do before the agency asked me and helped me understand the processes involved. Without this book I would have been in the dark on the whole process. We adopted from China in 2006.

[Jan · Rating 5 out of 5]

need to make sure you get the latest version for up to date information but this was excellent help!