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Inside Tips! The author accurately predicts the future of Intercountry adoption. This book never grows old, but grows in value as prospective parents turn to adopting internationally. Get a handle on the background of international adoption. Get shocked at the lack of  regulation and some scandals. This is what led to The Hague Convention on the Protection of Children and Cooperation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption. The abduction, exploitation, sale, and trafficking of children is now a criminal offense and can be prosecuted internationally in the seventy countries that signed the Hague Treaty.

Treat yourself to an informative description of the unique processes, challenges, and systems which influence international adoption. Real life stories from around the globe illustrate important points such as illegal placements, and the plight of thousands of non-citizen adoptees living in the United States.

This is an excellent resource for anyone interested in international adoption--prospective adoptive parents and professionals alike. Written by Jean Nelson Erichsen, the cofounder of the first international adoption agency in Texas, it gives the reader a clear understanding of the history of international adoption, how international adoption agencies work, and the challenges they face on a day-to-day basis.

One point the author makes clear is the difficulty these agencies have dealing with the whims of foreign governments. The anecdotal stories that are added throughout the book to illustrate key issues help keep the reader's interest.

The last chapter, predicting the future of international adoption, is extremely informative for anyone considering international adoption today. Its explanation of the Hague Convention, how it came about, and what its impact will be on future adoptions gives prospective adoptive parents a better understanding of where international adoption is going and what they may face on their journey to adopt their child.

ISBN 0-595-40206-2
Paperback: 2007, 6”x 9”, 93 pages, photos, index, $11.95
E-Book, iUniverse, $6.00

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