Child Adoption

A Guidebook for Adoptive Parents and Their Advisors

R.A.C. Hoksbergen

Paperback: £15.99 / $31.95 add to cart

1996, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 118pp
ISBN: 978-1-85302-415-3, BIC 2: JKSB1 JHBK

Adopting a Child is a straightforward, concise and comprehensive guide which adoptive parents and the professionals who advise them will find invaluable. R.A.C. Hoksbergen covers the practical and emotional issues and possible problems which affect child and parents in adoption, such as:

• preparation of the family and the child
• adopting from different races or cultures, and dealing with discrimination
• helping the child adjust to school
• discussing the adoptive status with the child.

Author information

• R.A.C. Hoksbergen

Subject areas

• Working with Children and Families
• Health, Social Work and Social Care

Keywords

• adoption,
• challenging behaviour,
• child protection,
• children,
• emotions,
• families,
• fostering,
• parenting