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title	:	The Complete Idiot's Guide to Adoption
author	:	Adamec, Christine A.
publisher	:	Penguin
isbn10 | asin	:	0028621085
print isbn13	:	9780028621081
ebook isbn13	:	9780585089102
language	:	English
subject	Adoption--United States.
publication date	:	1998
lcc	:	HV875.55.A34 1998eb
ddc	:	362.73/4/0973
subject	:	Adoption--United States.

Page i Adoption by Chris Adamec A Division of Macmillan Reference USA A Simon & Schuster Macmillan Company 1633 Broadway, New York, NY 10019

Page aa DEAR READER

Page ab THE COMPLETE IDIOT'S REFERENCE CARD

Page ii Copyright 1998 by Chris Adamec All rights reserved. No part of this book shall be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the publisher. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher and author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of information contained herein. For information, address Alpha Books, 1633 Broadway, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10019-6785. Macmillan Publishing books may be used for business or sales promotional use. For information please write: Special Markets Department, Macmillan Publishing USA, 1633 Broadway, New York, NY 10019-6785. The COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE TO name and design is a trademark of Macmillan, Inc. International Standard Book Number: 0-02-862108-5 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 97-80971 00 99 984 3 2 1 Interpretation of the printing code: The rightmost number of the first series of numbers is the year of the book's printing; the rightmost number of the second series of numbers is the number of the book's printing. For example, a printing code of 98-1 shows that the first printing occurred in 1998. Printed in the United States of America

Page iii Alpha Development Team Brand Manager Kathy Nebenhaus Executive Editor Gary M. Krebs Managing Editor Bob Shuman Senior Editor Nancy Mikhail Development Editors Jennifer Perillo Amy Zavatto Editorial Assistant Maureen Horn Production Team Production Editor Kristi Hart Copy Editor Damon Jordan Cover Designer Kevin Spear Cartoonist Judd Winick Designer Glenn Larsen Indexer Chris Barrick Production Team Mike Henry Linda Knose Tim Osborn Staci Somers Mark Walchle

Page iv CONTENTS AT A GLANCE Part 1: Adoption: A Wonderful Option! 1 1 All About Adoption Adoption is a positive and happy choice for millions. 3 2 Is Adoption Right for You? Are you (and your partner) adoption-ready? How to find out. 17 3 Children Who Need Families From babies to older kids: Who are they, where are they, and why are they there? 29 4 Birthparents Who Choose Adoption Why and how birthparents decide adoption is the right choice for them and their children. 47 5 Gathering Information Finding adoptive parent groups, Internet sources, and other help tailored to your needsit's out there! 57 Part 2: What Are Your Options? 67 6 The Adoption Arrangers What you need to know about the people and organizations who make adoptions happen. 69 7 Going Your Own Way What you can do on your own to make an adoption happen. 83 8 Affording Adoption It isn't free, but adoption is affordable for manyand Uncle Sam's tax break helps! 95 9 Who Can You Really Trust? Cautionary advice about adoption scams.

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