The Joy of Adoption: A Celebration of National Adoption Month is a comprehensive guide that explores the beautiful journey of adoption. In honor of National Adoption Month, this short read book delves into the various aspects of adoption, providing valuable insights and information for anyone considering or involved in the adoption process. The book begins with an overview of the adoption process, shedding light on the different types of adoption available. From domestic adoption to international adoption, foster care adoption to open adoption, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the options available to them. Preparing for adoption is a crucial step, and this book offers guidance on choosing the right adoption agency and understanding the role of birth parents. It also explores the impact of adoption on children, emphasizing the importance of support for adoptive families. Legal and ethical considerations are also addressed, ensuring that readers are well-informed about the legal aspects of adoption. Overcoming adoption challenges is another topic covered, with a focus on sibling relationships, identity, education, mental health, parenting, and the extended family. The book goes beyond the immediate family and explores adoption's impact on the community. It highlights the role of advocacy in promoting adoption and shares inspiring success stories that showcase the transformative power of adoption. Post-adoption support is crucial, and this book provides valuable resources and information to help families navigate the challenges that may arise. It also delves into the relationship between adoption and birth order, as well as the future implications of adoption. To address any lingering questions, the book concludes with a comprehensive FAQ section. Readers are encouraged to reach out with any additional inquiries or comments. In addition to the wealth of information provided, readers will also receive a bonus gift: How To Be A Super Mom, absolutely free. This additional resource offers practical tips and advice for mothers looking to excel in their parenting journey. The Joy of Adoption: A Celebration of National Adoption Month is a must-read for anyone interested in adoption. Whether you are considering adoption, in the process of adopting, or simply want to learn more about this beautiful journey, this book is a valuable resource that will guide and inspire you every step of the way. This title is a short read. A Short Read is a type of book that is designed to be read in one quick sitting. These no fluff books are perfect for people who want an overview about a subject in a short period of time. Table of Contents The Joy of Adoption: A Celebration of National Adoption Month The Adoption Process Types of Adoption Domestic Adoption International Adoption Foster Care Adoption Open Adoption Preparing for Adoption Choosing an Adoption Agency The Role of Birth Parents The Impact of Adoption on Children Support for Adoptive Families Legal and Ethical Considerations Overcoming Adoption Challenges Adoption and Sibling Relationships Adoption and Identity Adoption and Education Adoption and Mental Health Adoption and Parenting Adoption and the Extended Family Adoption and the Community Adoption and Advocacy Adoption Success Stories Post-Adoption Support Adoption and Birth Order Adoption and the Future Frequently Asked Questions Have Questions / Comments?

There are great rewards that come along with being a foster parent, yet there are also great challenges that can leave you feeling depleted, alone, and discouraged. The many burdens of a foster parent's day--hurting children, struggling biological parents, and a broken system--are only compounded by the many burdens of a foster parent's heart--confusion, anxiety, heartache, anger, and fear. With the compassion and insight of a fellow foster parent, Jamie C. Finn helps you see your struggles through the lens of the gospel, bringing biblical truths to bear on your unique everyday realities. In these short, easy-to-read chapters, you'll find honest, personal stories and practical lessons that provide encouragement and direction from God's Word as you walk the journey of foster parenting.

Originally published in 1993, this classic piece of literature on adoption has revolutionised the way people think about adopted children. Nancy Verrier examines the life-long consequences of the 'primal wound' - the wound that is caused when a child is separated from its mother - for adopted people. Her argument is supported by thorough research in pre- and perinatal psychology, attachment, bonding and the effects of loss.

120,000 U.S. children who are ready to be adopted are hoping you'll pick up this book. Have you ever thought you'd adopt a child(ren), but finding out it costs thousands of dollars kicked that idea to the curb? Most people believe that all children in foster care return to their biological families. Many do not know that 50% of children in foster care need an adoptive family and that adopting children through foster care costs $0 - $2,500. Countless times friends and friends of friends have reached out asking about foster care adoption and how we adopted our children through foster care. My intent is to help you evaluate your own heart and simplify the process of foster care adoption so you can help a child who is hoping you will find them. While I cannot promise you that the process will be easy, I can tell you that going down this path has been completely worth it for my family.

Adoption Is Love will take your child on a heart-warming journey under the wings of a mother's love. Weaved throughout is language introducing adoption to young children alongside a promise that a mother's love is forever. This book was written to be inclusive of all children - and all adoptions - because what truly binds and defines a family is LOVE.

Know That You Are Not Alone on This Journey Adopting or fostering a child brings its own unique set of challenges only another parent facing the same uphill climb could possibly understand. From parenting children with traumatic pasts, to dealing with attachment issues, to raising a child with special needs, it can sometimes be a struggle just getting through the day. Mike Berry knows the loneliness and isolation you can easily feel in your particular parenting role—because he's been there. He's still there, and he wants to give you the hope and encouragement you so desperately need. There are plenty of how-to guides out there on parenting, but this one-of-a-kind book is specifically designed to address your needs as a parent of an adopted or foster child. With a refreshing dose of honesty, empathy, and care, you'll discover you are definitely not alone on your journey and God has a very special plan for you and your family.

Chicken Soup for the Adopted Soul will touch your heart with stories of finding and creating families. From tales about international orphaned babies and children who spent years in the foster-care system to those who were adopted at birth, this very special compilation conveys the true meaning of unconditional love.

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Sara Easterly spent a lifetime looking for the perfect mother. As an adoptee she had difficulties attaching to her mother and struggled with perfectionism, suicidal ideations, and fantasy mothers. When she became a mom, her search to find and become "the perfect mother" intensified ... until her mother's death launched a spiritual epiphany.

In early March, Michael, my nine-year-old, called me to come outside. From my easy chair in front of the television, I hesitated. It was late evening and it was chilly out there. My son came in, took my hand, led me into the backyard and up the steps to our deck. It was very dark. I could barely make out Sandi, my wife, bundled in a blanket on a wicker chair. A little further away, equally enwrapped, sat Jenny. Michael, whom I lost momentarily, had by now climbed onto a pallet bed covered with blankets and a pillow on the deck floor. A comforter draped chair awaited me. For a few minutes we spoke about events of the day. We then moved on to concerns, at the time, pressing. Eventually, we seemed to settle on old milestones: vacations, reunions, the like. The space between our whispering grew. Soon we were silent. I became aware of how the pine trees formed a colonnade around the edge of our backyard; shadow sentries between us and the canyon below. Above the pines were the stars and a crescent moon over the Seven Sisters to the east. There were so many stars, so many; and planets, too, coursing overhead like an hour hand across the Zodiac. We were all still as a lake, and welcomed the galaxies in. The universe is an unconquerable mystery, and so are we; both can be so beautiful, so achingly beautiful: ourselves, the still moon and stars. We try to decipher what few answers we can about the questions they pose. Not from some noble quest, but simply to know. Over the past sixteen years, at my best, Ive tried to chronicle the beauty and the questions as theyve come to me. Mostly, Ive had to be satisfied with the mysteries big and small. And that is what I write about.