num_pages: 320
description: From Adoptive Families magazine the countrys leading resource on adoption this warm authoritative book is full of practical realistic advice from leading attorneys doctors social workers and psychologists as well as honest intimate stories from real parents and children. You Can Adopt answers every questioneven the ones youre afraid to  When should I shift from fertility treatment to adoption? How do I talk to my spouse about adoption? Can we find a healthy baby? Do I need an attorney? An adoption agency? Can the birth mother take the baby back? How much will this really cost? How long will it take? Arent all adopted children unhappy? Can I love a child who isnt mine? How can I ease the rest of my family into this decision?Complete with checklists and worksheets You Can Adopt will help make your dreams of family come true.
language: English
title: You Can Adopt: An Adoptive Families Guide
publisher: Ballantine Books