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“This book contains answers to almost all the questions we are asked by prospective adoptive families…This is a book we will refer to often, and is an excellent resource for anyone seeking the unbiased facts about adoption.” — Jewish Children's Adoption Network newsletter, June 2008 “This book comprehensively covers adoption policies across the country and the world. The authors provide a rich abundance of material and links to other materials about adoption.” — Carol Rippey Massat, Jane Addams College of Social Work ADOPTION IN THE UNITED STATES Martha J. Henry, University of Massachusetts Medical School Navigating the adoption process is no easy feat. This is the only comprehensive adoption guide that includes information on health issues as well as state-specific legal procedures that influence domestic infant adoptions, intercountry adoptions, and the creation of foster families. Henry and Pollack combine a unique range of research with an accessible style as they reach out to parents, professionals, and students. The authors also address difficult topics, including openness throughout the adoption process and special considerations for cross-cultural families. This book is a must read. Features
Contents About the AuthorsTables Preface  Acknowledgements A Note on Language: Accuracy and Respect for Children, Parents, and Families
Appendix A State Agencies Responsible for Adoption from Foster Care Appendix B State Laws for Advertising, Age of Adoptive Parents, and Use of Facilitators Appendix C Time from Post-placement to Finalization by State Appendix D States in which Post-adoption Contact Agreements Are Legally Enforceable Appendix E Legality of Adoption by Same-Sex Couples by State Appendix F State ICPC Office Phone Numbers Appendix G State Infant Safe Haven Laws, Part I Appendix H State Infant Safe Haven Laws, Part II Appendix I Allowable Birth Parent Expenses Appendix J Timeframes for Consent and Revocation of Parental Rights Appendix K States with Presumed or Putative Father Registries Appendix L Most Frequently Used Sending Countries to the United States Appendix M State Re-adoption Requirements Appendix N State Laws regarding Access to Original Birth Records Appendix O Early Intervention Oversight Agencies Glossary References Index About the Authors Martha J. Henry (MA, PhD, Clark University) is director of the Center for Adoption Research at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Her background in developmental psychology informs her work creating adoption and foster care curricula and training sessions for medical, social service, and educational professionals, as well as for families. She has developed seminars for medical students regarding health care practice that includes considerations for adoption and foster care. Her research focuses on permanency solutions for children needing families. Daniel Pollack (MSW, Case Western Reserve University; JD, Cleveland State University) is professor of social work at Yeshiva University and senior fellow at the Center for Adoption Research at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He has held positions at the Ohio Department of Human Services, Maryland Social Services Administration, and has been the executive assistant to Ohio's governor. He is an executive committee member for the World Initiative for Orphans and a member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC), as well as the Family Court Reform Coalition. He is an honorary fellow of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys and has published extensively. 2009, Paper, 250 Pages, ISBN 978-1-933478-20-3, Price $42.95 |
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