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Adoption Basics
A collection of links to articles
and websites that will help you to understand
the Adoption process.
Both domestic (USA) and International resources
are included.
Domestic (USA)
adoption - International adoption
Adoption Basics:
Domestic Adoption
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Your first step in adoption should be
to educate yourself about the adoption process
and kinds of adoption relationships. In
our opinion, you are not ready to seriously
pursue adoption unless you understand the
following topics and issues (at a minimum).
- What procedures and legal issues are
involved in the adoption process?
- What types of adoption are there?
(example, open, independent, identified,
confidential)
- What are the implications and impacts
on us, the child we will adopt and the
birthfamily of the choices we make?
- What type of adoption professional
is the kind we want to work with?
(example: Agency,
Attorney, Facilitator)
The following links represent only a
starting point for your journey. Contained
within these resources are links to more
websites, books and other resources with
which you can continue your education.
Adoption is a lifelong journey, not a
"phase to get through", therefore you
should continue to use resources available
to you (like this website) throughout
your (and you child's) life.
Adoption:
Where do I start? is
one of a series of articles written by the
Child
Welfare Information Gateway a service of the US Government (formerly known as The
National Adoption Information Clearinghouse). It contains
a basic outline of the process.
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Noted author, Birthmother
and parent Brenda Romanchik has written
a series of informative booklets on various
aspects of adoption. What
is Open Adoption ? accurately
describes this adoption option, viewed by
many as the healthiest form of adoption.
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The
adoption home study process
explains the steps you must go through to
be eligible for a domestic adoption.
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While not a substitute
for advice from a qualified adoption professional,
these State
Adoption Statute Summaries
will give you a great overview of United
States adoption laws.
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If you have given birth
and now wish to grow your family through
adoption, Creating
a Family by Birth and Adoption
is another NAIC publication you should read.
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| When you are ready, Adoption
Professionals.Com provides
the most comprehensive on-line list of adoption
agencies, attorneys, facilitators and other
specialists to help you take the next step.
Adoption
Books.Com has an easy
to use catalog of books for all adoption
situations. |
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Adoption
Basics: International Adoption
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Your first step in adoption should be
to educate yourself about the adoption process
and issues involved in International adoption
relationships. In our opinion, you are not
ready to seriously pursue adoption unless
you understand the following topics and
issues (at a minimum).
- What procedures and legal issues are
involved in the adoption process?
- What are the implications and impacts
on us and the child we will adopt of
the choices we make?
- What type of adoption professional
is the kind we want to work with?
(example: Agency,
Attorney, Facilitator)
The following links represent only a
starting point for your journey. Contained
within these resources are links to more
websites, books and other resources with
which you can continue your education.
Adoption is a lifelong journey, not a
"phase to get through", therefore you
should continue to use resources available
to you (like this website) throughout
your (and you child's) life.
International
Adoption is perhaps
the most comprehensive site at which to
begin your journey. Sponsored by the United
States Department of State, it contains
procedures you must follow, texts of International
treaties governing adoption and much more.
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If you have given birth
and now wish to grow your family through
adoption, Creating
a Family by Birth and Adoption
is publication you should read.
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| When you are ready, Adoption
Professionals.com provides
the most comprehensive on-line list of adoption
agencies, attorneys, facilitators and other
specialists to help you take the next step.
Adoption
Books.Com has an easy
to use catalog of books for all adoption
situations. |
For Pregnant Women: Adoption
Basics
Pregnant?
Considering adoption for your baby?
Adoption can be a wonderful choice for
you, your baby, and a family hoping to
adopt. If you choose this option, there
are several things you should read and
consider, before you proceed further.
Sharon Kaplan Rosia, noted adoption expert and
author has written this Birthparent
Check List. It contains
questions you should consider prior to making
an adoption plan.
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Birthmother, parent and
author Brenda Romanchik has written a series
of informative booklets on various aspects
of adoption. What
is Open Adoption ? accurately
describes this adoption option, viewed by
many as the healthiest form of adoption.
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The Adoption Education
Center by Adoptions.Com has an article:
Are
You Pregnant and Thinking About Adoption?
which will answer many of
your questions, and help guide you in your
journey.
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At the Adoption Education
Center you can find
even more articles to
help you make your decision.
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| When you are ready, Adoption
Professionals.com provides
the most comprehensive on-line list of adoption
agencies, attorneys, facilitators and other
specialists to help you take the next step.
Adoption
Books.Com has an easy
to use catalog of books for all adoption
situations. |
Search Help for Adoptees
Searching for your birthfamily is a difficult
and emotional issue for both Adoptees and
their Birthparents. Before you begin this
journey, please be aware that you may encounter
any one of the following issues:
- Some Adoptees believe they have a
right to know anything they want to
know, regardless of the feelings of
their birthfamily.
- Some birthfamilies would like to find
the children they made adoption plans
for and may even be searching for you.
- Some birthfamilies do not want any
contact from the children they placed
for adoption.
- In some areas, it is not legal to
access records relating to your adoption.
There are no right or wrong answers here.
Everyone has a right to their feelings on
this issue. As you embark upon this journey
you will learn of heartwarming reunions,
tragic reunions and may experience anger,
frustration, happiness and joy.
Please remember, that no matter what your
Birthparents feelings are, no matter what
your child's feelings are, their motivations
are not evil. Be considerate of them, and
mindful of their feelings. |
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Making
the decision to Search is
part of "Shea's Search series, The Definitive Guide
to Self-Empowered Adoptee Search", and is
an excellent place to start your journey.
The entire series as well as additional
information can be found here
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| Your next stop will probably
be an online registry. Many registries charge
a fee for their services and are often much
less successful than those that are free.
SOAR
Safe Online Adoption Registries, has
a lot of advice, and offers links only to
FREE registries. |
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Last update:
February 19, 2008
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