Autorentext

Alisa White Karwowski

Klappentext

This practical book explains the process of adopting a child from Russia, from first contact with a Russian agency through bonding with the adopted child back at home. Karwowski provides a resource that parents can carry along as they navigate the paperwork, the home assessment, court hearings, medical exams, and financial components of what can otherwise seem like an overwhelming process. Herself the adoptive parent of two sons from Russia, the author also details common issues families face as they acclimate their new child to their home, family, and American culture. Aiming to break the process into manageable steps, Karwowski incorporates her own experience as a backdrop. Degreed in both psychology and sociology, she discusses sensitive issues regarding the child, which can include issues of abandonment, trust, and attachment. For all of these, she presents methods adoptive parents can use to see the signs and cope. She also addresses misconceptions commonly held about adoptions from Russia, the country to which she traveled four times across two years, to adopt her sons.

Inhalt

Ch.1 Making the decision to adopt
Ch.2 An Overview of the process of a Russian adoption
Ch.3 The Meeting
Ch.4 Seven Weeks of waiting
Ch.5 Adoption Day
Ch.6 The First Year as a family
Ch.7 Toddler Adoption
Ch.8 Personal Challenges and Joys