{"product_id":"9781466856240","title":"The International Adoption Handbook: How to Make Foreign Adoption Work for You","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor anyone involved in, or thinking about, adopting a child from abroad, \u003ci\u003eThe International Adoption Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential guide. The process of international adoption can sometimes seem complex, frustrating, and endless. This step-by-step guide, which provides the necessary hard facts and information — as well as support through the experiences of the author and others — will help smooth the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter a general discussion of who may adopt and what restrictions may apply, the book goes into the nitty-gritty of what the process entails: choosing where to adopt and how to go about it; using an agency or facilitator; initiating the home study; assembling a dossier; working with the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service; knowing the topes of expenses that can be anticipated; and many other issues. In addition, the book provides up-to-date information on resources, including what is available today on the Internet, information that was previously difficult for adoptive parents to find out on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEqually informative are the author's interviews of a number of adoptive families whose stories are interspersed throughout the book. By sharing their experiences, they help to make the process work for others.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holt, Henry \u0026 Company, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47141299978480,"sku":"9781466856240","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781466856240_p0.jpg?v=1769891497","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781466856240","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}