Books on How To Adopt Your Child

Adopting: Sound Choices, Strong Families
by Patricia Irwin Johnston
"A wonderful tome of advice and analysis on the many aspects of adoption as a way to building a family. This book is extremely helpful for all types of adoption: private, direct, agency, foster-adopt and public; inside the United States and International; babies, toddlers and older child adoption; and same or different race/culture. The breadth and depth of this book is tremendous; it ranges from a discussion of infertility, the realities of adoption and whether it is the right option for you; through the emotional journey and practicalities of the adoption process; and into many aspects of being an adoptive family. While her focus is on people considering adoption, this well fascinating discourse is beneficial to anyone involved in adoption, including professionals working in the field of adoption and adoptive families." (Allison Martin)
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The Complete Book of International Adoption: A Step by Step Guide to Finding Your Child
by Dawn Davenport
"Well researched and easy to read, this book provides an excellent overview of many aspects of international adoption - in a manner that eases the decision making and paperwork process. This authoritative book carries you from the point of deciding to adoption internationally, through the process of choosing a country and selecting an agency (or facilitator), to meeting your child and your re-entry home. Highly recommended; this is a great resource for international adoption, providing encouraging guidance and detailed procedures for the complete international adoption process." (Allison Martin)
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Adoption in the United States: A Reference for Families, Professionals, and Students
By Martha J. Henry and Daniel Pollack
"Starting with appropriate adoption language and ending with special needs education, this book covers the wide range of types of adoptions and adoption situations, in an authoritative manner. This book stand out among other adoption guides in that it is written for professionals and students and is backed by research with numerous citations and references. Overall, the focus is on providing children with good homes, through ethical adoption and parent preparation. The presentations of medical and health issues of adoption and domestic adoption of older children through the US state social agency system are also exceptional." (Allison Martin)
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How to Adopt Internationally : A Guide to Agency-Directed and Independent Adoptions
By Jean Nelson-Erichsen, Heino R. Erichsen
"A great resource for parents looking for practical guidance as they seek to adopt internationally for the first time. The Erichsen's years of experience and forthright presentation makes for a book that is one of the tops on the subject. This book is updated every few years, and the content is both timely and practical." (Allison Martin)
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Inside the Adoption Agency: Understanding Intercountry Adoption in the Era of the Hague Convention
by Jean Nelson-Erichsen
"Experienced guidance for both prospective parents and professionals in the business on the international adoption scene. The underlying focus on this book is her care for the children who wait, and the assurance of ethical and safe placement with their forever families, in the constanting changing, and sometimes frustrating, landscape of international adoption." (Allison Martin)
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Passage to the Heart
By Amy Klatzin
A unique and informative collection of essays about adoption from China, straight from those involved - adoptive parents. An excellent resource for anyone interested or involved in adoption from China, readers will be well versed in many aspects of the journey even before they take a step in China. (Allison Martin.)
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Fast Track Adoption
By Susan Burns
"A detailed guide to conducting your own domestic adoption. This book provides guidance on procedures to private adoption such as getting the word out on your desire to adopt, conducting interviews, working with attorneys, and legal requirements. It is a results oriented approach, which is useful to someone looking for a blueprint to this emotionally difficult task. Prospective parents will want to supplement this well organized "how to adopt" book with additional references on adoption issues, such as raising adopted children." (Allison Martin.)
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Adopting on Your Own : The Complete Guide to Adoption for Single Parents
by Lee Varon
"If you are single and are considering adopting, this book is a wonderful starting point for your journey. A well organized and methodical approach to the process and consequences of adopting as a single parent. But where Adopting On Your Own really shines is as experienced guide to the emotional and personal aspects of adoption and single parenting. " (Allison Martin)
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