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Tables of Contents for The Adoption Resource Book
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Preface
xi
 
Chapter 1: Learning about Adoption
1
30
Approaching Adoptive Parenthood
Coming to Terms with Your Infertility
Getting Information about Adoption
The Children Needing Placement in the U.S.
Making Your Adoption Plan
Chapter 2: Exploring Adoption through an Agency
31
42
Requirements
Fees
Contacting an Agency about a U.S. Adoption
Getting Oriented
Inquiring about an Agency's Reputation
Identified or Designated Adoption
Legal Risk Adoption
Foster Parent Adoption
Contacting U.S. Agencies about Intercountry Adoption
Taking Your Bearings
Chapter 3: Searching for a Baby Independently
73
36
The Legality of Independent Adoption
Deciding for Independent Adoption
Getting Prepared
The Risks of Independent Adoption
Seeking Legal Advice
Spreading the Word
The Costs of an Independent Adoption
Getting Background and Medical Information
Taking Your Bearings
Chapter 4: Understanding Open Adoption
109
28
The Advantages and Drawbacks of Open Adoption
Open Adoption: Your Fears and the Facts
Is Open Adoption for You?
Creating an Open Adoption
The Children of Open Adoption
What Will Be
Chapter 5: Searching for a Waiting Child in the United States
137
26
Is Special-Needs Adoption for You?
Beginning the Special-Needs Adoption Process
State Adoption Exchanges
Regional Exchanges
National Adoption Exchanges
Some Specialized Referral Programs
The Frustrations of Working with Exchanges and Photolistings
Some Tips on Searching for That Waiting Child
Chapter 6: Pursuing an Intercountry Adoption
163
38
How Intercountry Adoption Works
Waiting Children Abroad
Requirements
The Costs of an Intercountry Adoption
General Adoption Expenses
Additional Adoption Expenses When You Travel to a Country
The Risks of Intercountry Adoption
Minimizing the Risks of Intercountry Adoption
Getting Information about Your Child
Where to Turn for Information about Intercountry Adoption
Working with a U.S. Agency Program
Traveling Abroad
Follow Up Contact Abroad
Chapter 7: The Home Study
201
20
Who Conducts the Home Study?
The Home-Study Process
What's Explored during the Home Study
Getting References
Resumes
The Home Study as Your Passport
Common Problems and Solutions
Chapter 8: Paperwork
221
32
Documents You Can Expect to Obtain for an Adoption
Obtaining Birth and Marriage Records
Consents
The Interstate Compact
Finalizing an Adoption
Getting Legal Help
The Sealed Record
Obtaining a New Birth Certificate
The Special Paperwork of an Intercountry Adoption
Processing through the Immigration and Naturalization Service
Conferring U.S. Citizenship on Your Child
Keeping Track
Chapter 9: Preparing for Your Child
253
50
Leaves of Absence and Adoption Benefits
Health Insurance
Wills
Life Insurance
Adoption Insurance
Finances
Getting Medical Advice and Arranging for Medical Care
Getting Background Information about Your Child
Preparing for an Infant
Preparing for a Child from Abroad
Preparing for an Older Child
Naming Your Child
Preparing Family and Friends
Chapter 10: Adjustments
303
38
Expectations
Coming Together
Beginnings
Postadoption Stress
Children Talk about Their Feelings
The Experience of Infants
Adjustments and the Foreign-Born Adoptee
The Adjustment of the Older Child
Dealing with the Child Who's Experienced Sexual Abuse
Postadoption Support
Disruption
Chapter 11: Raising the Adopted Child
341
50
Sharing Information
Children's Understanding of Adoption
Talking about Adoption
Preserving Your Family Story
Updating Information
Sharing Information Beyond the Nuclear Family
Handling Troublesome School Assignments
Adoption Prejudice
Racial Prejudice
Helping Children Build Their Special Identities
Search and Reunion
Appendix A: Getting Advice
391
6
Appendix B: Adoption Directory: A State-by-State Guide
397
124
Appendix C: For Further Reference
521
26
Adoption: Information and Issues
For Children and Adolescents
Infertility
Intercountry Adoption
Open Adoption
Personal Accounts/Family Profiles
Poetry
Special-Needs Adoption
Special Parenting Issues
Notes
547
14
Index
561