OVERVIEW
ARTICLES
10 Steps to Adoption . . . . . . . .
7
by Chris Adamec
You can do it!
What's New in Adoption? . . . .
8
by Susan Freivalds
New laws and rulings benefit
adoptive familees
Adopting Smart . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
by Lois Gilman and Susan Freivalds
Today's adoptive
parents have more choices than ever. Here's an overview of how they work
and what they cost.
Choosing an Agency . . . . . . . .
21
by Jennifer O'Riordan
Put your research and
networking skills to work.
Independent Adoption . . . . . . .
26
by Steven Kirsh
How do you find the right
attorney?
Talking with Prospective Birth Parents . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . 30
by Lynn Franklin, with
Brenda Romanshik
Build trust with honesty and respect.
A Look At Open Adoption . . . .
35
by Lois Ruskai Melina
Children benefit when there
are no secrets, but openness takes work.
Adopting Internationally . . . . .
39
by Susan Freivalds
Every Year more American
families include a child adopted abroad.
Adopting A Child in Foster Care 42
by
Nancy Ng
Waiting children in the U.S. need committed parents,
not perfect ones.
10 Tips for Adoptive Parents . .
61
by Chris Adamec
Practical advice from one who's
been there. |
FEATURE
STORIES
The Reluctant Spouse . . . . . . .
18
by Jill Smolowe
Don't be surprised if your mate
resists adoption even as you're embracing it.
Pre-parenthood . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24
by Jeanne Marie Laskas
Do you need an inner Martha
Stewart to pass the home study?
Courting the Birth Mother . . . .
29
by Caroline Leavitt
Your goal is to make a
connection; let your attorney ask the hard questions
Meet a Family Online . . . . . . . . .
47
by Lois Gilman
Internet Diaries can take you inside
the adoption experience, warts, joys and all.
Single Parents Unite! . . . . . . . . .
53
by Rita Guastella
We may not have partners, but
we're not alone.
You Are Me, A Letter to My Son 59
by
Larry Carlat
You don't have my hair, my nose, or my eyes. But
you have my heart. |
ADOPTIVE
FAMILIES
2001 NATIONAL
LISTINGS
Adoption Attorney Listings . . . . .
32
Members of the American Academy of Adoption
Attorneys
State Adoption Unit Listings . . . .
45
Officials in your state who can help you adopt.
Adoptive Parent Support Group Listings . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Helpful contacts on your
path to adoption.
National Adoption Organizations 52
Coast-to-coast resources for everyone touched by
adoption.
Adoption Agencies and Their Programs
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Up-to-date information
organized by state. |
