International Adoption

Each year over 20,000 foreign-born children are adopted by families in the United States making international adoption a very viable option for you to consider. With that in mind, we have thoughtfully selected the books in this section to cover the unique issues surrounding international adoption. Whether your child comes from China, Russia, Korea, Guatemala, Vietnam, Khazakstan, or another foreign country, you will need to learn how to negotiate the paperwork, travel/residency requirements, adoptive family restrictions and more. You will also want to be cognizant of how best to help your child maintain cultural ties while easing the transition to a new setting, customs and language. These publications will enable you to face these challenges with confidence.