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(54 titles found)
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  • Adopting Alyosha (ID: P0338)
    by Robert Klose  (1999)
    A single man finds a son in Russia

  • Adopting as a Single Parent (ID: A0233)
    by Jerri Ann Jenista  (1995)
    A lighthearted view of the issues faced as a single parent

  • Adopting on Your Own: The Complete Guide to Adopting as a Single Parent (ID: P0280)
    by Lee Varon  (2000)
    Addresses the questions and concerns of prospective single parents.

  • Adoption and the Jewish Family (ID: P0206)
    by Shelley Kapnek Rosenberg  (1998)
    Looks at the adoption process from a Jewish perspective

  • All Families Are Different (ID: P0964)
    by Sol Gordon  (2000)
    Comprehensive coverage of how many different kinds of families exist.

  • American Family, An (ID: P0286)
    by Jon Galluccio, Michael Galluccio  (2001)
    The story of a gay couple's fight to adopt their children
    Review

  • And Hannah Wept - Infertility, Adoption, and the Jewish Couple (ID: P0167)
    by Michael Gold  (1988)
    Information and emotional support on infertility from a Jewish perspective

  • Best Single Mom in the World: How I Was Adopted, The (ID: P0956)
    by Mary Zisk  (2001)
    The story of a single woman who wants to be a mom, and adopts a little girl.

  • Blending Birth and Adopted Kids (ID: A0261)
    by Ronnie Diamond  (1995)
    Handling differences to minimize rivalry

  • Bobbie's Story (ID: P0840)
    by Brennan Lynn Mars  (1999)
    A guide for foster parents

  • Breaking the Barriers to Gay, Lesbian, and Non-Traditional Adoptions (ID: A0189)
    by Rocio Gonzalez, Jill Jacobs  (1999)
    Myths, obstacles and biases faced by parents and agencies

  • Celebrating Family Differences (ID: A0087)
    by Nancy Ng  (1991)
    Celebrate your family's uniqueness in daily life and on special occasions

  • Families (ID: P0939)
    by Aylette Jenness  (1990)
    A collection of photos and stories of all kinds of families.

  • Families are Different (ID: P0260)
    by Nina Pellegrini  (1991)
    Explores many types of families

  • Family Book, The (ID: P1000)
    by Todd Parr  (2003)
    A colorful picture book about all kinds of families.

  • Family Nobody Wanted, The (ID: P0363)
    by Helen Doss  (2001)
    The true story of a couple who adopted twelve children, ten of them considered "unadoptable" because of their mixed race.

  • Father Clements Story, The (ID: V0136)
    by   (1996)
    Inspired by a true story, a priest, played by Louis Gossett, Jr., adopts a homeless boy. His superior, played by Carroll O'Connor, opposes the adoption, but the Vatican approves.

  • Foster Care and Adoption: Bridging a Gap and Dispelling Some Myths (ID: A0144)
    by Judith Ashton, Candy Babalek  (1993)
    How to support foster parents and work to improve foster care services. Looks at negative stereotypes and positive realities.

  • Gay Fathers (ID: P0306)
    by Robert Barret, Bryan Robinson  (2000)
    Encouraging the hearts of gay dads and their families

  • Grandparents as Parents: A Survival Guide for Raising a Second Family (ID: P0431)
    by Deborah Elder Brown, Sylive de Toledo  (1995)
    For grandparents who are dealing with and/or parenting their grandchildren, coping with their children and trying to work with an outdated legal system.

  • Guidebook for Raising Foster Children, A (ID: P0309)
    by Susan McNair Blatt  (2000)
    Suggestions to maximize the fostering experience

  • Handbook for Single Adoptive Parents (ID: P0724)
    by Hope Marindin  (2000)
    Practical information on the issues and challenges faced by single adoptive parents

  • Home Study for Gay and Lesbian Parents: The (ID: A0175)
    by Rocio Gonzalez, Elmy Martinez, Dorian Solot  (1998)
    An open discussion on issues involving home studies for gay and lesbians

  • Homophobia: What are We So Afraid Of? (ID: A0280)
    by Christopher Alexander, Denise Wagner  (1994)
    Explore complex issues through current data, experiential exercises and discussion

  • In Praise of Single Parents (ID: P0292)
    by Shoshana Alexander  (1994)
    Mothers and Fathers embracing the challenge of single parenting

  • International Adoptees and Biological Siblings: Can They Develop Self-Esteem Growing Up Together? (ID: A0246)
    by Joyce Cohen, Wilfred Laurier  (1993)
    Compare the results of international adoptees vs. biological siblings in their adopted families

  • It's Okay to be Different (ID: P1032)
    by Todd Parr  (2001)
    A colorful children's book that celebrates differences.

  • Kid: What Happened After My Boyfriend and I Decided to Go and Get Pregnant, The (ID: P0388)
    by Dan Savage  (2000)
    The story of Dan Savage and his boyfriend, Terry, as they decide to adopt and pursue an open adoption.

  • Kinship Care (ID: V0098)
    by Joseph Crumbley  (2001)
    Clinical and emotional issues impacting the relative caregiver

  • Kinship Care: Caring for Our Own (ID: A0182)
    by Zelma Smith  (1998)
    Identifies community resources and strategies for relative caregivers

  • Large Adoptive Family: A Special Kind of Normal, The (ID: P0102)
    by Barbara Tremitiere  (1994)
    The similarities and differences of large families by birth and adoption

  • Lesbian and Gay Fostering and Adoption (ID: P0398)
    by Stephen Hicks, Janet McDermott  (1999)
    This book contains a wide variety of fostering and adoption experiences, told from the adults' point of view. It includes infant through teenage placements.

  • Lesbian Parenting Book, The (ID: P0399)
    by D. Merilee Clunis, G. Dorsey Green  (1995)
    A resource offering a thorough, thoughtful and informative step-by-step guide to raising children. Useful for all lesbian parents, their families, friends and community.

  • Mommy Always Loves You (ID: P0999)
    by Jane Gerver  (2002)
    A board book with the story of a rambunctious young panda who questions if his mother will love him if does certain things. Particularly appropriate for single mothers.

  • Non -Traditional Families (ID: A0128)
    by Alex Coleman  (1992)
    Issues related to adoptions by non-married couples

  • Out of the Ordinary - Essays on Growing Up with Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Parents (ID: P0351)
    by Noelle Howey, Editor, Ellen Samuels, Editor  (2000)
    A unique groundbreaking collection of essays by the grown children of lesbian, gay and transgender parents.

  • Parenting Issues in Kinship Care (ID: A0213)
    by Joseph Crumbley  (2000)
    Clinical issues facing children, birth parents and relative caregivers

  • Perspective on Large Families (Extremely Large -i.e. 29-40 Kids) (ID: A0274)
    by Bob Cornyn, Linda Cornyn  (1992)
    The joy and challenges of raising children in a large family

  • Proud Parents: An Adoption Support Group for Gays and Lesbians Considering Adoption or Who Have Already Adopted (ID: A0344)
    by Donna Ibbotson, Marianne Pearson  (2002)
    Discussion of the need for support and examples of ways to develop a support group.

  • Raising Our Children's Children (ID: P0314)
    by Deborah Doucette-Dudman  (1996)
    The challenges, hardships and rewards

  • Relatives Raising Children (ID: P0299)
    by Joseph Crumbley, Robert Little  (1997)
    An overview of kinship care

  • Resources for the Prospective Single Adoptive Parent (ID: A0079)
    by Betsy Burch  (1991)
    Decision-making, finding agencies for home studies and placements, and creating support systems

  • Single Men and Women Adopting Special Needs Kids (ID: A0172)
    by Marc Blumenstein, Michael Klevenz, Susan Ousley  (1998)
    The struggles and joys of raising children as a single parent and myths, obstacles and biases within the adoption process

  • Single Mother's Survival Guide, The (ID: P0883)
    by Patrice Karst  (2000)
    "A practical, inspiring, must-have for any single mother who wants to live a happier, saner, more contented life." Barbara DeAngelis, Ph.D.

  • Single, Step and Grandparenting (ID: A0349)
    by Benjamin Brucker, Foster Cline  (1996)
    Practical guide to parenting

  • Single, Step and Grandparenting (ID: A0323)
    by Benjamin Brucker, Foster Cline  (1996)
    A practical guide to parenting tape specifically for this audience.

  • Spiritual Dynamics of Adoptive Parenting, The (ID: C0358)
    by Bart Fletcher  (2005)
    Explores the ways adoptive parents experience the infinite in their family experiences.

  • Spirituality of Children, The (ID: P0771)
    by   (1996)
    Magazine geared towards Christian families

  • Supported Adoptions: Breaking the Barriers for Foster Care Adoptions (ID: A0174)
    by Randy Ruth  (1998)
    An innovative project that delivers services to move children into permanent homes and enhance the long-term success of foster parent adoptions

  • That's a Family Discussion Guide (ID: P0830)
    by Judy Logan  (2000)
    A guide to using the video in the classroom our counseling setting

  • That's A Family! (ID: V0096)
    by Debra Chasnoff  (2000)
    A film for kids about family diversity

  • They Became Part of Us (ID: P0162)
    by Barbara Holtan, Laurel Strassberger  (1985)
    A collection of personal stories from families of adoption

  • Twelve-Part Harmony (ID: P0170)
    by Jill Williams, Pat Williams  (1990)
    The story of a family of fourteen who was brought together by adoption

  • Who's in a Family? (ID: P1029)
    by Robert Skutch  (1995)
    A very colorful picture book with all kinds of families.

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