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| How to Adopt Internationally: A Guide for Agency-Directed and Independent Adoptions, Revised and Updated Edition for 2003 | 
 enlarge | Authors: Jean Nelson-erichsen, Heino R. Erichsen
Publisher: Mesa House Publishing
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (14 reviews)
Sales Rank: 534352
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2nd
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 288
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 9.9 x 6.8 x 0.9
ISBN: 094035215X
Dewey Decimal Number: 362.734
EAN: 9780940352155
ASIN: 094035215X
Publication Date: January 3, 2003
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Book Description
How to Adopt Internationally is organized around 23 easy-to-follow steps that lead readers through every phase of the international adoption process ? from finding a reputable agency and organizing a home study to choosing a country to adopt from, working through emigration and immigration, traveling abroad, and adjusting to a new life with a child. The book includes detailed instructions for estimating the cost of an international adoption and also provides samples of almost all forms and documents parents will be required to fill out or provide including sample guidelines used to conduct a home study. The last half of the book provides up-to-date and in-depth information on the adoption laws and requirements for 68 child-placing countries including Russia, Romania, Ukraine, Bulgaria, China, Korea, Guatemala, Chile, Mexico, and Colombia. This latest edition also includes Internet addresses for finding important updates regarding international adoption on the World Wide Web including sites for downloading INS forms, contacting Embassies and agencies overseas, finding country-specific adoptive parent support groups, up-to-date travel information, and much more. This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date guide to international adoption available anywhere.
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 Helpful Information May 26, 2008
This is a very useful resource...I love that the book includes samples of all documents that you will encounter in an international adoption. Some of the information, though "updated & revised for 2003," is already outdated in 2008. However, an overall useful tool for prospective adoptive parents.
 Thank you Jean Erichsen March 14, 2008
Jean, I would first like to thank you for the years you have dedicated to not only the children, but the years of knowledge you have made available to so many other adoptive families like ours.
As we began the adoption of our Haitian son, we were very perplexed as to entire process. My wife had done the majority of research while we were looking for our child, but when we found him in a Haitian orphanage, our process seemed to take a difficult turn. As Haiti is not one of the top countries for international adoption, and apparently one of the most difficult; we were extremely limited as to finding an agency to assist us, and in the end, decided to proceed independently along with the help of a parent liason from the orphanage. With a background in engineering, and years of experience developing and running our business, we weren't faced with the fear that we would not be able to handle it. Instead, my concern came from the number of sources available that only painted a partial picture or gave limited guidance. Digging deeper into the myriad of information, I began to get overwhelmed with all the questions that naturally arise while adopting... that was, until we came across your book How to Adopt Internationally. I have to admit that with such a simple title, I was thinking this would be another book to add to the already growing pile that would offer some helpful tips, but provide even more confusion. I couldn't have been more wrong.
Jean, I want you to know that your book gave us the peace of mind and confidence that we could handle this process independently and successfully bring our child (now children) home. You have taken your years of knowledge and experience and so simply made it available in an easy to understand package. We can't thank you enough, and would recommend this book to anyone considering international adoption. Whether adopting through an agency or independently, this is a must read. Thank you again for your service. We wish you and your family many, many more years of changing lives.
Forever Grateful
Details, details, details December 3, 2007
In international adoption, the devil is truly in the details. That's what sets the Erichsen's book apart from the others. The details on the process, the forms that must be collected, and the forms that must be submitted--both domestically and internationally--make this book invaluable. Whether you are working independently or with an agency, I found this book essential for understanding the process and getting through the paperwork.
Large Grade "A" egg of knowledge January 10, 2007
This book is a valuable resource of step by step, and how to adopt internationally. If your doing this without an agency, this book is a Must Have. If your doing this with an agency, this book is a great resource, and an aid for what's coming next. This book will answer many of your questions, and prevent you from calling the agency twice per day and appearing to be the perverbiel nut.
Outstanding guide for anyone considering intl. adoption April 1, 2003
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Ms. Erichsen's updated version of How To Adopt Internationally is even better than her first version. She accurately clarifies the steps in a process that can be challenging and lengthy. She provides necessary and detailed information and answers the questions any adoptive parent needs to know. Ms. Erichsen's expertise in the field is quite apparent. The book is extremely well written, thoughtful and an absolute must read for anyone who is thinking about adopting internationally or who is in the process.
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