Ours
Lois Gilman hasn't missed a thing in this comprehensive, informative and well-organized source of information.


Jill Smolowe, An Empty Lap
"While it is impossible to predict where anyone's adoption journey will end, it is easy to suggest where that quest should begin: right here, with this book."


Kirkus Reviews
A resource guide, indeed: very much attuned to today's adoption [needs]... Gilman's optimistic outlook, her specific advise and cautions, and her extensive listings...gives childseekers every possible advantage.


Ours
Lois Gilman hasn't missed a thing in this comprehensive, informative and well-organized source of information.


Lois Melina, author of Raising Adopted Children and Making Sense of Adoption
Lois Gilman has concisely compiled a wealth of essential information for prospective parents in a book that is not only readable but a valuable reference.


Jill Smolowe, author of An Empty Lap
While it is impossible to predict where anyone's adoption journey will end, it is easy to suggest where that quest should begin: right here, with this book.


Book Description
With the heart of an adoptive mother and the eye of a journalist, Lois Gilman navigates the often complicated but ultimately fulfilling world of adopting a child. This practical, wise, and encouraging book contains all the information a couple or an individual needs to investigate adoption alternatives, arrange for and complete a successful adoption, and raise an adoptive family. Beginning with a broad overview of options for both domestic and foreign adoption, the author provides details about agencies, home studies, paperwork, and legal issues. Also covered are procedures for agency and independent adoptions as well as concerns about intercountry adoption, special-needs children, preparing for a child's arrival, and longer term questions about the impact of adoption on your family over the years. This newly revised fourth edition features: more information on open adoption and creating the relationship with birth parents that's right for you and your child; the latest on financing an adoption, including loans, government subsidies, and tax credits;the best sources for pursuing an international adoption; new stories throughout from birth mothers, adoptive parents, and adopted children to illustrate adoption issues today, and a detailed bibliography for further reading; and completely updated listings of over a thousand domestic agencies, parent groups, information exchanges, and public service offices.

ANNOTATION

A consistent adoption bestseller since the publication of the first edition, The Adoption Resource Book contains all the information a couple or individual needs to investigate adoption alternatives and arrange for and complete a successful adoption. An essential guide for anyone considering adoption.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

With the heart of an adoptive mother and the eye of a journalist, Lois Gilman navigates the often complicated but ultimately fulfilling world of adopting a child.

This practical, wise, and encouraging book contains all the information a couple or an individual needs to investigate adoption alternatives, arrange for and complete a successful adoption, and raise an adoptive family. Beginning with a broad overview of options for both domestic and foreign adoption, the author provides details about agencies, home studies, paperwork, and legal issues. Also covered are procedures for agency and independent adoptions as well as concerns about intercountry adoption, special-needs children, preparing for a child's arrival, and longer term questions about the impact of adoption on your family over the years.

This newly revised fourth edition features:

more information on open adoption and creating the relationship with birth parents that's right for you and your child;

the latest on financing an adoption, including loans, government subsidies, and tax credits;

the best sources for pursuing an international adoption;

new stories throughout from birth mothers, adoptive parents, and adopted children to illustrate adoption issues today, and a detailed bibliography for further reading;

and completely updated listings of over a thousand domestic agencies, parent groups, information exchanges, and public service offices.

FROM THE CRITICS

Jill Smolowe

While it is impossible to predict where anyone's adoption journey will end, it is easy to suggest where that quest should begin: right here, with this book.

Lois Melina

Lois Gilman has concisely compiled a wealth of essential information for prospective parents in a book that is not only readable but a valuable reference.

Ours

Lois Gilmanhasn't missed a thing in this comprehensive, informative and well-organized source of information.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

While it is impossible to predict where anyone's adoption journey will end, it is easy to suggest where that quest should begin: right here, with this book. — Jill Smolowe