Adoption is the right option for many more types of parents and children
than we imagined a few decades ago. However, it is not the right choice
for everyone. Is Adoption for You? is a guide to thinking through the
issues.--from the Foreword by Jerri Ann Jenista, M.D.
Would adopting a child be a good choice for you? Would you want to adopt
an infant or an older child? What about a child from another country? A
child of another race? Would you be willing to adopt a child with
medical problems? Could you agree to involvement and openness with the
birthmother? Would you be better off working with an agency or an
attorney? Do you have to be married? How much does it really cost?
Before you decide, make sure you have all the facts. In this warm,
straightforward new book, adoption expert--and adoptive
parent--Christine Adamec gives you the information you need to make this
important decision. From financial considerations to the myriad
emotional issues involved, there are numerous questions to explore.
Adamec's expert guidance, drawn from personal stories, clinical studies,
and academic research, helps you find the answers that are right for
you.