Dewey Edition21
Reviews"I applaud Susan Burns for her detailed and meticulous guide . . . I share with her the belief that anyone who dreams of a baby to adopt has the inherent ability to make that dream come true." --Karen R. Lane, Esq. Founder and Past President of The American Academy of Adoption Attorneys
SynopsisMost couples in the U.S. have to wait up to seven years to adopt an infant domestically-and all the expense and waiting doesn't always result in a successful adoption. Now, rather than relying on slow-paced and expensive adoption agencies, many couples are choosing to privately adopt a child. By eliminating the adoption agency, couples can customize and control their own adoption plan.Inside this book, couples will learn how becoming proactive in the adoption process may significantly speed up the adoption. Following the Fast Track method, readers will learn how to:· Establish a budget· Assemble a professional team· Obtain an approved home study· Prepare an effective family profile· Advertise for and talk to potential birth mothers· Detect warning signs for frauds and scams· Be prepared at the hospitalWith this book as their guide, potential parents can actively pick their own birth mother. By doing so, couples will save time and money, reduce stress, and, most importantly, find a baby to adopt., Most couples in the U.S. have to wait up to seven years to adopt an infant domestically-and all the expense and waiting doesn't always result in a successful adoption. Now, rather than relying on slow-paced and expensive adoption agencies, many couples are choosing to privately adopt a child. By eliminating the adoption agency, couples can customize and control their own adoption plan. Inside this book, couples will learn how becoming proactive in the adoption process may significantly speed up the adoption. Following the Fast Track method, readers will learn how to: * Establish a budget * Assemble a professional team * Obtain an approved home study * Prepare an effective family profile * Advertise for and talk to potential birth mothers * Detect warning signs for frauds and scams * Be prepared at the hospital With this book as their guide, potential parents can actively pick their own birth mother. By doing so, couples will save time and money, reduce stress, and, most importantly, find a baby to adopt., Fast Track Adoption teaches couples how to quickly and safely adopt a child using the "Fast Track Method" of private adoption.
LC Classification NumberHV875.B87 2003