A social worker, birthmom, and adoption advocate shares her proven strategies and unique insights for finding the perfect adoption match. This is a must-have guide for a faster, successful open domestic adoption; oftentimes without the red tape and wait times of a traditional agency. Adoptive parents are the ying to the birthparents' yang; so different, but yet without the other, neither are complete. This is the pull that author Pedley, a birthmother and licensed social worker, understands so well. Based on both years of experience in the field of adoption, as well as a birthmother in a successful open adoption with her now-adult son, Jennifer Joyce Pedley shares practical, comprehensive, and legally sound advice for taking charge of your adoption process. Pedley takes the reader by the hand and demystifies the domestic adoption process, explaining exactly why it can be preferable to connect with an expectant mother directly rather than using the facilitation of a traditional agency. UL LIPotential families will find: LIHow to bridge the digital divide and avoid the pitfalls of the Internet LIDo's and don'ts of the latest methods available, including classified advertising, written profile, and even video to thoughtfully market your family LICritical information about the home study process LIHelp in identifying red flags commonly associated with an expectant mom's decision to parent. LIIdeas for incorporating adoption especially the topic of birthparents, into everyday life in ways that are practical, creative, and child-centered. /LI/UL In addition, "Secrets to Your Successful Domestic Adoption" carefully examines many of the legal considerations of domestic adoption including clarification of types of agencies, the roles played by facilitators and attorneys, plus essential information on Interstate Adoption. With warmth, experience, and passion, Pedley is a wise advocate and mentor in this must-have resource.
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