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Risk and Promise: a handbook for parents adopting a child from overseas
enlarge	Authors: Ira J. Chasnoff, Linda D., Ph.D. Schwartz, Cheryl L., Ph.D. Pratt, Gwendolyn J., M.D. Neuberger Publisher: NTI Upstream Category: Book Buy New: $149.95 as of 9/10/2010 02:36 MDT details New (2) Used (8) from $94.94 Seller: aristerabooks Rating: 7 reviews Sales Rank: 997607 Media: Paperback Edition: 1st Pages: 112 Number Of Items: 1 Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.5 ISBN: 097077625X Dewey Decimal Number: 362.7340973 EAN: 9780970776259 ASIN: 097077625X Publication Date: December 11, 2006 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days


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Editorial Reviews: Product Description Risk and Promise is designed to help prospective international adoption parents better understand the risk factors as well as the protective factors a child from overseas is presenting, support the parents through the decision-making process, and guide them during the period of transition in their lives as their new child moves into their family. The premise of Risk and Promise is that the success of any adoption, both international and domestic, is a function of not only the capabilities and needs of the child, but also the expectations, characteristics, and lifestyle of the adoptive family members. It is important that prospective adoptive families assess their tolerance for uncertainty, for the potential challenges that the child may bring, and the parents ability (financial and otherwise) to modify their lifestyle in order to accommodate the demands of a child who may be quite challenging. Along these lines, a secondary objective of this book is to enlighten prospective adoptive parents regarding the extent of what may be required of them if, indeed, they are to fulfill the commitment that they are making in taking on the responsibility for a child whose needs will unfold over time.

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 7 1 2 Next » Adoption lawyer's observations August 11, 2007 Ross S. Randall (Santa Fe, New Mexico USA) 3 out of 3 found this review helpful Next June I will have been working in the adoption field for fourty years. I am a Fellow of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys. I believe this book is a MUST for anyone contemplating a foreign adoption and should be considered by anyone adopting a child, foreign or domestic. It contains critical information to be considered in accepting a placement. Too often I have seen adoptive parents make emotional decisions which they later regreted. If one has made the caring decision to adopt a special needs child and rationally evaluated the impact on the family and themselves as adoptive parents, then I encourage the adoption. However, when one is in a foreign environment, exhausted, anxious to get back home, then prospective parents can make poor decisons and rush into an unsuitable placement. This book discusses the health hazards, what to look for in a child and provides basic information to help in evaluating the placement. Dr. Chasnoff is a champion in helping parents and children. I am very grateful for the articles he has written and the experience and wisdom he has shared with me, my collegues and adoptive parents. I highly recommend this book. I am recommending my clients buy and read it. Risk and Promise - a great wealth of knowledge October 23, 2007 Theresa Dunlap 1 out of 1 found this review helpful I thought this was a very good course. I have adopted before and took a parenting course, but this had so much more data than what I even received. I think it would be great for first time parents to learn what they can expect, and an excellent refresher course for families who are extending their already added on family. Perfect for International Adoptions April 24, 2009 Erica T. Reed (Nashville, TN) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful This is a great book for those adopting internationally. It is compact enough to carry with you and the info is very organized and easy to read. It is a must for countries like Ukraine where you travel overseas and then select a child to visit. Highly recommended! Sobering and Informative October 25, 2007 Tom Petty (Carbondale, CO USA) 2 out of 2 found this review helpful Risk and Promise does a very good job of driving home the critical message that adoptive parents need to find out everything they possibly can about the medical history of their child while they are overseas, and they need to have a thorough exam completed shortly upon returning home. The chapter entitled "Easing the Transition From Orphanage to Home" is upbeat and helpful. Overall, this is a quick and worthwhile read. Risk and Promise October 17, 2007 M. Malstrom (Austin, TX USA) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful Information provided was excellent. Very in-depth and well-rounded. Provided information on all aspects of adoption. Some of it did not apply to our situation, but the information was still helpful and gave us insight into what we would otherwise never know. It's a pretty easy read, but sometimes it was tough to read, since it doesn't mince words. You get the honest truth. Showing reviews 1-5 of 7 1 2 Next »

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