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Author
Publisher
Vermilion
Pub. Date
2009
Description
Drawing on extensive research and the authors own experience of being adopted, 'What to Expect When You're Adopting' does not gloss over the realities of the adoption process, but rather leads parents through the many stages and emotional aspects involved.
Author
Publisher
Need-2-Know
Pub. Date
2012
Description
Legal reforms and government encouragement have made it easier than ever to adopt. Adopting a child from care is within your reach - yet the process can still seem daunting. This handbook can be your best friend. Keep it with you as you take the very first steps - and make sure it's on your bookshelf as your adopted child grows up.
10) The rescue dog
Author
Publisher
Hamlyn
Pub. Date
2000
Description
Adopting an adult dog should be a rewarding experience. However, for the ill-informed an older dog can become the source of much anguish. The Rescue Dog will help you avoid the anguish and enjoy the excitement of giving a dog a home
Author
Publisher
Vermilion
Pub. Date
2021
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Description
From understanding what adoption is, through to step by step guidance on the entire process and the challenges that come up along the way, this is the only book you will need to read on adoption. Written by an author who was adopted herself, who has looked after over twenty children and who works for a fostering and adoption agency that deals specifically with breakdowns, this book will teach you how to confidently navigate the system and build a...
12) Adoption
Author
Publisher
Watts
Pub. Date
2020
Description
Looks at the circumstances under which children may be adopted and provides guidelines on answering their questions around this.
Author
Publisher
Abacus
Pub. Date
2020
Description
Everyone in Shaker Heights was talking about it that summer: how Isabelle, the last of the Richardson children, had finally gone around the bend and burned the house down. In Shaker Heights, a placid, progressive suburb of Cleveland, everything is meticulously planned - from the layout of the winding roads, to the colours of the houses, to the successful lives its residents will go on to lead. And no one embodies this spirit more than Elena Richardson,...
Author
Publisher
British Agencies for Adoption and Fostering
Pub. Date
c1999
Description
This is a unique study of children's and young people's views and experiences of the adoption process and the support they received during that process. It focuses on the experiences of older adopted children previously looked after by authorities.
Author
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Pub. Date
2015
Description
When you decide to adopt a child, you might assume that all the important work begins when the child comes to live with you. In fact the preparation stage before is crucial. This book provides clear advice on how to prepare for your adoptive child and create a strong foundation for a healthy and loving relationship. Julia David explains how many different factors can shape preparations for adoption, such as finding out about your child's history and...