Adopting : sound choices, strong families

Johnston, Patricia Irwin. (Author).

Record details

ISBN: 9780944934340
ISBN: 094493434X
Physical Description: print
543 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Publisher: Indianapolis : Perspectives Press, c2008.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 511-516) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Beware the dragon -- Confronting dragons -- The plan -- The culture of adoption -- As a family grows -- Special issues along the way -- Ethics: assuring a firm foundation -- The plan, revisted -- Which child? -- Openness -- Finding your path and a guide -- Approval (and preparation!) -- Anticipation -- Planning for a happy homecoming -- Adjustments in the first year together -- Adoption in the big wide world.