Books for professionals on
Multiracial/Multicultural Issues
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Adopting in Russia |
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O'Rear, Irina |
2002 |
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Very comprehensive book providing extensive information for those wishing to adopt a child from Russia. Written by a Russian attorney experienced in adoption and general law. |
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After the Morning Calm
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Reflections of Korean Adoptees |
Wilkinson,Dr. S and Fox, Nancy |
2002 |
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A collection of stories written by Korean adoptees about their adoption experience and the obstacles found along the way to accepting their new life in America. Told with passion and honesty. Includes search for birthparents and issues of the visit to Korea. |
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A passage to the heart
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Writings from Families with Children from China |
Klatzkin, Amy |
1998 |
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Articles taken from FCC (Families with Children from China) newsletters, discuss all aspects of adoption from China: waiting period, journey, settling in, health and development, adoption after infancy, single parenting, culture, language, identity, race, birth parents. |
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Children of Inter-country Adoptions In School |
A Primer for Parents and Professionals |
Meese, Ruth Lyn |
2002 |
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Children adopted from foreign countries have issues that can place them at high risk for school failure. This book explains those needs and offers guidelines and suggestions to maximize educational performance and help children meet their full potential. |
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Dim Sum, Bagels, and Grits
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A Sourcebook for Multi-cultural Families |
Alperson, Myra |
2001 |
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Cross-cultural adoption grows in the U.S., and new traditions are emerging. This book offers personal and professional insights into such topics as combining cultures, confronting prejudice, developing role models, and locating multi-cultural resources. |
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Does
Anybody Else Look Like Me? |
A Parent's Guide to Raising Multiracial Children |
Nakazawa, Donna J. |
2003 |
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Great book for helping ethnically mixed kids to develop an understanding of their individuality and build self esteem. Includes a professional commentary as well as scripts and stories. Good reference for both adoptive and birth parents of mixed race children. |
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How to
Adopt Internationally |
Guide for Agency-Directed and Independent Adoptions |
Nelson-Erichsen, Jean and Erichsen, Heino |
2000 |
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Covers everything from learning about the international adoption process, organizing a home study, state requirements, choosing a country, emigration and immigration, traveling abroad, adjusting to a new life with a child. Gives examples of forms and documents |
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Inside Trans-racial Adoption
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Steinberg, Gail and Hall, Beth |
2000 |
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Using research, social reality, and personal experience, book provides creative guidance to prospective parents who are considering trans-racial adoption for the first time and also for veterans. Direction for building close families whose members differ racially. |
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Inter-country Adoption from
China |
Examining Cultural Heritage and Other Post Adoption Issues |
Rojewski, Jay W. |
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Presents results of a detailed examination via the internet, of the post adoptive views, actions, and experiences of families of children from China. Includes developmental delays, effects of institutionalization, parent child attachment, discrimination, etc. |
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International Adoption |
Challenges and Opportunities |
Tepper, T.; Hannon, L. and Sandstrom, D |
1999 |
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If adopting from abroad, it is important to recognize that your child may exhibit symptoms of attachment disorder, sensory or auditory integration problems, fetal alcohol syndrome, or language delays. Compiled by parents of post institutionalized children. |
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International Adoption Book, the
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How to Make Foreign Adoptions Work for You |
Alperson, Myra |
1997 |
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A step by step guide to adopting from abroad. Contains good practical tips for getting started, for the home study, for facing money questions, for the waiting. Great suggestions for traveling and for packing for parents and for child. |
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International Adoption Travel Journal |
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Petertyl, Mary E. |
1997 |
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A travel journal designed for families traveling to pick up their new child. Includes sections for adoption specific information; flight itineraries; daily journal pages; cities, accommodations, and foods; thoughts and activities upon arriving home. |
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In Their Own Voices
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Trans-racial Adoptees Tell Their Stories |
Simon, Rita J. and Roorda, Rhonda M. |
2000 |
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Personal stories of Black and biracial young adults adopted as children by White parents. Tells how being adopted affected their lives through childhood and into adulthood, how it influenced their racial and social identities, friends, marital partners, lifestyle. |
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In Their Own Voices
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Transracial Adoptees Tell Their Stories |
Simon, Rita J. |
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This book's suggestion that American families find it easier to adopt children from other countries than to adopt transracially within this country is saddening. This is particularly so when we see hundreds of black children moved from one foster home to another. Those of us who believe in transracial adoptions owe Ms. Simon and Ms. Roorda a continuing debt of gratitude. |
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Russian Adoption Handbook,
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How to Adopt a Child from Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan. |
MacLean, John H. |
2000 |
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Handbook written for anyone wishing to adopt a child from Russia, Ukraine or Kazakhstan. Provides data about travel to these areas, possible medical issues, government laws, and the entire adoption process from A to Z. |
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Trans-racial Adoption and Foster Care
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Practice Issues for Professionals |
Crumbley, Joseph |
1999 |
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Book dispels any doubts about the need to carefully assess and prepare a family if a trans-racial placement of a child is to take place. Well aware of child welfare issues. Good chapter on recruitment. |
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Transracial Adoptees and Their Families
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A Study of Identity and Commitment |
Simon, Rita |
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Viva La Adoptcion
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Spaulding for Children |
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A guide to adoption for Hispanic Christians and their congregations |
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