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  • "A" Is For Adopted (ID: P0872)
    by Eileen Tucker Cosby  (2000)
    A brightly illustrated picture book with a word for each letter of the alphabet. Parents may want to preview first to make sure this book is in harmony with their family's values.

  • "Are Those Kids Yours?" (ID: P0394)
    by Cheryl Register  (1991)
    This is an insightful, comprehensive and unique resource for parents of internationally adopted children, those contemplating international adoption and their extended family and friends.

  • 10 Ways to Say I Love You (ID: A0350)
    by Benjamin Brucker, Foster Cline  (1996)
    Practical ideas for parenting

  • 125 Most Asked Questions About Adoption, The (ID: P0114)
    by Paul Baldwin  (1993)
    Answers questions on emotional, legal and technical aspects of adoption.

  • 40 Ways to Raise a Nonracist Child (ID: P0190)
    by Mary Ann French, Barbara Mathias  (1996)
    Tools parents can use to talk about racism and to build appreciation of racial differences

  • 99 Ways to Drive Your Child Sane (ID: P1016)
    by Brita St. Clair  (1999)
    A booklet with activities for parents to use with their children who have been diagnosed with reactive attachment disorder

  • Abby (ID: P0794)
    by Jeannette Caines  (1973)
    Abby enjoys reading her baby book and hearing about her adoption.

  • ABC's of the Adopted Child in School, The (ID: A0051)
    by Peggy Meyer  (1990)
    Adoption issues in school life and effective ways of helping the child

  • Accept and Value Each Person (ID: P1025)
    by Cheri Meiners  (2006)
    Part of The Learning to Get Along series teaching about empathy, respect, cooperation and kindness.

  • Accessing Federal Adoption Subsidies After Legalization (ID: P0743)
    by Tim O'Hanlon  (1995)
    A guide to help parents petition for financial and medical assistance

  • Achieving Adoption: Who Wins and Who Loses? (ID: A0134)
    by Robert Ortega  (1993)
    Challenges adoption myths and offers insights about what leads to adoption achievement

  • ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) (ID: A0348)
    by Benjamin Brucker, Foster Cline  (1996)
    Insight into a better understanding of ADD

  • Addressing the Core Losses in Adoption (ID: A0269)
    by Sharon Kaplan Roszia  (1994)
    The use of rituals to address core issues of loss are explored as well as other techniques and suggestions

  • ADHD and Teens - A Parent's Guide to Making It Through the Tough Years (ID: P0369)
    by Colleen Alexander-Roberts  (1995)
    Provides proven techniques for handling emotional, academic and behavioral problems.

  • Adjustment of Internationally Adopted Children Under Two (ID: D0160)
    by Lisa Lovett  (2007)
    Gives parents information they need to ease their child's initial transition, first year home and beyond.

  • Adolescence (ID: A0001)
    by Jack Rider, Ann Scott  ()
    The thought processes and development during the adolescent years

  • Adolescence - What Research Shows and Implications (ID: D0111)
    by Mary Sullivan  (2002)
    Tools to help parents survive the turbulence of adolescence.

  • Adolescence - What Research Shows and Implications (ID: V0111)
    by Mary Sullivan  (2002)
    Tools to help parents survive the turbulence of adolescence.

  • Adolescents With Attachment Difficulties (ID: A0330)
    by Dr. Gregory Keck  (2001)
    Examination of attachment problems and adolescence from a developmental perspective and strategies for parenting. (2 tapes)

  • Adolescents with Attachment Difficulties: How to Help Them and Their Families (ID: A0241)
    by Dr. Gregory Keck  (1995)
    Effects of attachment disorder in adolescent years

  • Adopt International (ID: P0181)
    by Patty Bryan, O. Robin Sweet  (1996)
    A country-by-country guide to international adoption

  • Adopt the Baby You Want (ID: P0451)
    by Michael Sullivan  (1992)
    Chapters like the one on choosing an agency are still relevant, but the resource section is outdated.

  • Adopted Adapted (ID: P0829)
    by Chris Papile  (1997)
    Sonny questions his adoption as he reaches his 11th birthday in this cartoon book

  • Adopted By The Eagles (ID: P0813)
    by Paul Goble  (1994)
    A Native American story of friendship.

  • Adopted Child and Grief: Coping Strategies, The (ID: A0264)
    by C.L. Moore  (1992)
    The mourning and grief process from a developmental perspective. Strategies for parents are provided

  • *Adopted Child in Middle Childhood Ages 6-12, The (ID: A0292)
    by Holly vanGulden  (1988)
    Reviews developmental stages, perceptual functioning and psychological defenses of children 6-12 years old as they reconcile loss of birthparents and deal with facts of adoption

  • Adopted Child in Middle Childhood, The (ID: A0043)
    by Lois Ruskai Melina  (1990)
    The struggle to understand an adoption legacy

  • Adopted Child in the Classroom, The (ID: A0077)
    by Lois Ruskai Melina  (1990)
    Information for educators on positive terminology and special issues

  • Adopted Jane (ID: P0382)
    by Helen Fern Daringer  (1974)
    A novel, for ages 8-12, portrays the story of a young girl with a chance to leave the orphanage she has known for most of her life.

  • Adopted Like Me (ID: P0763)
    by Jeff LaCure  (1992)
    Ben E.'s story of finding a friend who is also adopted

  • Adopted One, The (ID: P0765)
    by Sara Bonnett Stein  (1979)
    An open family book for parents and children

  • Adopted Teens Only: A Survival Guide to Adolescence (ID: P0410)
    by Danea Gorbett  (2004)
    Written specifically for adopted teens, it offers questions that many teens have, and ways to find solutions.

  • Adopted Teens: What's Normal, What's Adoption (ID: A0082)
    by James Mahoney  (1991)
    Traits of successful adoptive families

  • Adopted Youngsters (ID: A0064)
    by Richard Casey  (1991)
    Adoption as an issue in emotional health

  • Adoptee's Dream, An (ID: P0756)
    by Penny Callan Partridge  (1995)
    One woman's stories and poems on being adopted

  • Adoptees Come of Age (ID: P0270)
    by Ronald Nydam  (1999)
    A description of the emotional and spiritual challenges faced by adoptees and their families

  • Adoptees in Relationships and as Parents (ID: A0204)
    by Phyllis LaBella  (1992)
    A look at how being an adoptee effects individuals in adulthood with friends, spouses and parents.

  • Adopting a Child with AIDS or HIV Positive (ID: A0065)
    by Linda Irons  (1991)
    Concerns and challenges related to children with AIDS and HIV

  • Adopting a New Life (ID: V0132)
    by David and Debbie Jennings  (2004)
    Share the journey through the adoption process.

  • Adopting a Toddler: What Size Shoes Does She Wear? (ID: P0360)
    by Denise Harris Hoppenhauer  (2002)
    A comprehensive guide for bringing home a toddler.

  • Adopting After Infertility (ID: P0146)
    by Patricia Irwin Johnston  (1992)
    Making the most important decision of your life - is adoption for you?

  • 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 Children with Special Needs (ID: P0796)
    by Linda Dunn  (1983)
    Families share their stories

  • *Adopting in America (ID: P0133)
    by Randall B. Hicks  (1993)
    How to adopt within one year

  • Adopting Infants and Children who were Exposed to Crack or Cocaine? Physical Developmental Issues (ID: A0126)
    by Linda Irons  (1992)
    Learn specific issues related to prenatal exposure

  • 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.

  • Adopting Orphanage Kids (ID: A0200)
    by Elinor Ames, Henry Mainemer, Merrily Ripley  (1992)
    The special needs of children who move from orphanages to adoptive placement

  • Adopting Sibling Groups (ID: A0075)
    by Jan Tuxbury  ()
    Challenges and rewards associated with the adoption of a sibling group

  • Adopting the Hurt Child: Hope for Families with Special Needs Kids (ID: P0173)
    by Dr. Gregory Keck, Regina Kupecky  (1995)
    Addresses the frustrations, heartache and hope surrounding adoptions of special needs children

  • Adopting the Older Child (ID: P0178)
    by Claudia Jewett Jarratt  (1978)
    What is in store for those who decide to adopt a waiting child

  • Adoption Across Borders (ID: P0296)
    by Howard Altstein, Rita Simon  (2000)
    Serving the children in transracial and intercountry adoption

  • Adoption and Adolescence: Understanding the Impact (ID: A0153)
    by Jeff LaCure  (1994)
    Issues that may emerge during adolescence

  • Adoption and After (ID: P0121)
    by Louise Raymond  (1955)
    A discussion of the process and possible problems that may occur after adoption is complete

  • Adoption and Disclosure (ID: P0742)
    by Madelyn De Woody  (1993)
    A review of the laws surrounding disclosure

  • Adoption and Disruption: Rates, Risks and Responses (ID: P0103)
    by Richard Barth, Marianne Berry  (1988)
    Analyzes the values of adoption and the changing characteristics of adoptive families while providing models of psychosocial adjustment to adoption

  • Adoption and Ethics (ID: P0279)
    by Madelyn Freundlich  (2000)
    The role of race, culture and national origin in adoption

  • Adoption and Financial Assistance (ID: P0238)
    by Rita Laws, Tim O'Hanlon  (1999)
    Tools for navigating the bureaucracy

  • Adoption and Prenatal Alcohol and Drug Exposure (ID: P0318)
    by Richard Barth, David Brodzinsky, Madelyn Freundlich  (2000)
    Research, Policy and Practice

  • Adoption and Reproductive Technology Law in MA (ID: P0342)
    by Susan Crockin  (2000)
    State law in the Commonwealth of MA (2000)

  • Adoption and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ID: P0826)
    by Madelyn Freundlich, Lisa Peterson  (2000)
    An issue brief

  • Adoption and the Family System (ID: P0397)
    by Miriam Reitz, Ken Watson  (1992)
    Provides a model which includes all members of the triad and differentiates treatment for various members of the triad.

  • Adoption and the Hidden Power of Secrets (ID: A0341)
    by Ken Watson  (2002)
    Explore the role of secrets in adoptive families, how and when to open up a secret and the impact of secrets on search and reunion.

  • Adoption and the Hidden Power of Secrets (ID: C0341)
    by Ken Watson  (2002)
    Explore the role of secrets in adoptive families, how and when to open up a secret and the impact of secrets on search and reunion.

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

  • Adoption and the Sexually Abused Child (ID: P0119)
    by Bernard McNamara, Joan McNamara  (1990)
    The challenge of helping children of sexual abuse heal within adoptive families

  • Adoption and Your Pre-Adolescent and Adolescent (ID: V0065)
    by Dr. Gregory Keck  (1996)
    Issues that may emerge during adolescence

  • Adoption Benefits Guide for Federal Employees (ID: P0768)
    by Alison Adams  (1997)
    Specific answers about benefits available for adoptive families

  • Adoption Competent Mental Health Services (ID: C0362)
    by Deborah Silverstein, Del Stewart, Sherylle Tan  (2006)
    This workshop describes a model of mental health services that incorporates a university-based evaluation and feedback component.

  • Adoption Disruptions (ID: A0029)
    by Anne Eisner  ()
    Early warning signs and how to seek help before or during a disruption

  • Adoption Disruptions - A Parent's View (ID: A0130)
    by Barbara Harting  (1992)
    Discusses causes of disruption

  • Adoption Experience, The (ID: P0406)
    by Steven Nickman  (1985)
    This sensitive book is filled with insight into the special family relationships that are a part of adoption.

  • Adoption Factbook III (ID: P0948)
    by Connaught Marshner, Editor, William Pierce, Editor  (1999)
    Over 600 pages of resources with articles and studies from nationally recognized experts.

  • Adoption Handbook (ID: P0139)
    by Edmund Bolles  (1993)
    A comprehensive guide to the adoption process that includes state and federal adoption laws

  • Adoption Healing (ID: P0331)
    by Joe Soll  (2000)
    A path to recovery

  • Adoption in the Classroom (ID: D0161)
    by Gretchen Hall, Martha Henry  (2007)
    Offers practical strategies for working with teachers and schools in creating assignments and learning environments that respect and are reflective of all chlidren and families.

  • Adoption Inside and Out (ID: A0169)
    by Barbara Wentz  (1998)
    Issues that adoptees face and how interventions can help those struggling with adoption-related issues

  • Adoption Is (ID: P1010)
    by Dana Royster  (2004)
    A nicely illustrated picture book portraying the journey of Michael to become the son in an African American adoptive family.

  • Adoption is a Family Affair! (ID: P0290)
    by Patricia Irwin Johnston  (2001)
    What relatives and friends must know

  • Adoption is for Always (ID: P0705)
    by Linda Walvoord Girard  (1986)
    Celia is frustrated when she first learns what adoption really means

  • Adoption is not Second Best (ID: A0044)
    by Lois Ruskai Melina  (1990)
    Public attitudes towards birth mothers and the self-esteem of adoptive parents and adoptees

  • Adoption Journeys (ID: P0258)
    by Carole S. Turner  (1999)
    Parents tell their stories

  • Adoption Lifebook A Bridge to Your Child's Beginnings (ID: P0910)
    by Cindy Probst  (2002)
    A very practical guide for international families.

  • Adoption Mystique, The (ID: P0422)
    by Joanne Wolf Small  (2004)
    The essays outline the history and background of American adoption culture, exploring the hidden but powerful religious, social and economic factors.

  • Adoption Nation - How the Adoption Revolution is Transforming America (ID: P0277)
    by Adam Pertman  (2000)
    Combines analysis of the role of adoption with compelling stories and its potential future impact.

  • Adoption Option 2000-2001, The (ID: P0275)
    by Christine Adamec  (1999)
    Procedures, agency profiles, support groups and more

  • Adoption Parenting: Creating a Toolbox, Building Connections (ID: P0463)
    by Jean MacLeod, Sheena Macrae  (2006)
    Over 100 contributors from around the world share their wealth of information to help adoptive families.

  • Adoption Philosophy and Experience (ID: P0142)
    by Randolph Severson  (1994)
    A spiritual look at the adoption experience

  • Adoption Reader: Birth Mothers, Adoptive Mothers and Adopted Daughters (ID: P0126)
    by Susan Wadia-Ells  (1995)
    An anthology of stories by women whose lives have been touched by adoption

  • Adoption Resource Book, The (4th Edition) (ID: P0204)
    by Lois Gilman  (1998)
    A guidebook about creating an adoptive family

  • Adoption Reunion, The Survival Guide (ID: P0871)
    by Julie Jarrell Bailey, Lynn N. Giddens  (2001)
    A superlative handbook and invaluable for anyone moving toward reunion. The list of Do's and Don'ts is essential reading.

  • Adoption Sensitivity Programs in Schools (ID: A0186)
    by Ingrid Conklin, Jennifer Geipe  (1999)
    How adoptive parents educate the educators

  • Adoption Sensitivity Programs in Schools: How Adoptive Parents Educate the Educators (ID: A0173)
    by Ingrid Conklin, Jennifer Geipe  (1998)
    A program that is ready for delivery to your child's school

  • Adoption Stories for Young Children (ID: P0822)
    by Randall B. Hicks  (1995)
    Meet many families created through adoption

  • Adoption Subsidies (ID: A0262)
    by Joe Kroll  (1995)
    Learn about basic assistance provisions including those that are commonly misunderstood or misinterpreted

  • Adoption Through the Lifecycles: Stages and Transition Points in Adoptive Family Development (ID: D0074)
    by Peter Gibbs, LMFT  (1997)
    Development for adoptees

  • Adoption Through the Lifecycles: Stages and Transition Points in Adoptive Family Development (ID: V0074)
    by Peter Gibbs, LMFT  (1997)
    Development for adoptees

  • Adoption Today: Options and Outcomes (ID: P0942)
    by Cynthia Peck, Editor  ()
    A collection of articles by nationally recognized experts and personal stories of adoptions.

  • Adoption Triangle, The (ID: P0411)
    by Annette Baran, Reuben Pannor, Arthur D. Sorosky  (1984)
    This book explains sealed and open records and their effect on adoptees, birth parents and adoptive parents.

  • Adoption Wisdom (ID: P0220)
    by Marlou Russell  (1996)
    A guide to the issues and feelings of adoption

  • Adoption: Birth of a Family Cartoons (ID: P0899)
    by Kenneth Gorles, Lorri Kellogg  (2002)
    Provides a humorous look, via cartoons, at some of the issues faced by adoptive families.

  • Adoption: The Inside Story (ID: P0212)
    by Judy Austin  (1985)
    A collection of articles written by parents on the pleasures and pains of adoptive families

  • Adoption: Three Families Tell Their Stories (ID: V0047)
    by Joan McNamara  ()
    Personal recollections of the adoption experience

  • *Adoptions: An Attorney's Guide to Helping Adoptive Parents (ID: P0157)
    by Joseph Gitlin  (1987)
    Reviews adoption laws and court decisions

  • Adoptive Families as Trailblazers - Keynote Address (ID: V0006)
    by James Mahoney  (1988)
    The challenges faced by adoptive families

  • Adoptive Families Dealing with Death and Divorce (ID: A0109)
    by Susan Erbaugh  (1991)
    Understand and help adopted children cope with their vulnerability to stress associated with family loss and disruption

  • Adoptive Families: A National Study (ID: A0135)
    by Anu Shanna  (1993)
    The needs and concerns of adopted adolescents and their families

  • *Adoptive Parent Support Group Idea Exchange (ID: A0100)
    by Nancy Hocking  (1988)
    Ideas for starting and maintaining a support group

  • Adoptive Parenting Techniques: Avoiding Couple and Individual Distress (ID: A0251)
    by C.L. Moore  (1993)
    A management philosophy for parenting and maintaining healthy adult relationships

  • Adoptive Parents as Experts: What a Concept! (ID: A0299)
    by James Mahoney  (1999)
    Learn how to change the way therapy and support services are provided for your children

  • *Adoptor's Advocate, An (ID: P0733)
    by Patricia Irwin Johnston  (1984)
    Addresses the needs of infertile couples seeking adoption

  • Adult Adoptees, Adopted Transracially, Discuss Their Experiences Growing Up in Caucasian Homes (ID: A0171)
    by Becca Studaker  (1998)
    Personal stories from adult adoptees

  • Advanced Topics in Transracial Adoption (ID: C0355)
    by Robert O'Connor  (2005)
    Explores the realities, both positive and challenging, of being a transracial, multicultural family in a race-conscious society.

  • Adventures of Connie and Diego (ID: P0739)
    by Maria Garcia  (1987)
    A set of twins discovers that color isn't as important as character

  • Advocacy: Learning When and How to Effectively Fight for your Child (ID: A0304)
    by Helen Cavanaugh Stauts  (1999)
    Learn strategies to handle conferences, meetings, complaints, the media and administrative hearings

  • Advocates' Guide to ASFA (ID: A0196)
    by Sarah Greenblatt, Joe Kroll  (1999)
    Addresses the permanency planning requirements of the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997

  • Aekyung's Dream (ID: P0799)
    by Min Paek  (1988)
    A contemporary tale from the North American Korean community

  • After Open Adoption (ID: A0129)
    by Janet Hirsch  (1992)
    Maintain healthy open adoption relationships

  • *After the Adoption (ID: P0242)
    by Elizabeth Hormann  (1987)
    Learn to cope with sibling rivalry, spiritual values and more

  • *After the First Adoption (ID: A0027)
    by Vicki Peterson  (1990)
    A panel discusses issues faced when deciding whether to adopt again

  • After the Morning Calm - Reflections of Korean Adoptees (ID: P0381)
    by Nancy Fox, Editor, Hei Sook Park Wilkinson, Editor  (2002)
    A moving collection of stories and poems by Korean born adoptees.

  • Ages and Stages/Children's Understanding of Adoption Differences (ID: A0287)
    by Holly vanGulden  (1987)
    The effect of ages and stages on the understanding of adoption

  • AIDS Orphans/Special Needs Children (ID: A0244)
    by Ernesto Loperena  (1993)
    A new program that addresses permanency planning issues for AIDS orphans

  • All About Adoption (ID: P0988)
    by Jane Annunziata, Marc Nemiroff  (2004)
    This book answers the practical questions about adoption procedures and addresses the child's underlying thoughts and feelings.

  • All About Adoption (ID: P0459)
    by Anne Lanchon  (2006)
    Written specifically for adolescent adoptees, but also a good resource for their parents.

  • All About Me (ID: P0952)
    by Lynn Burwash, Cie McMullin  (2002)
    A write-on book for the child and family to fill in information and draw pictures. Good to be able to preview before purchase.

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

  • All Kinds of Families (ID: P0234)
    by Norma Simon  (1976)
    Presents many types of family situations

  • All the Colors of the Earth (ID: P0838)
    by Sheila Hamanaka  (1994)
    Celebrate the colors of children!

  • All the Colors We Are (ID: P0704)
    by Katie Kissinger  (1994)
    A simple, scientific explanation of how we each get our skin color

  • All Together Now (ID: P0960)
    by Anita Jeram  (1999)
    The story of a unique family where Mommy Rabbit is the mother to her little Bunny, then their family grows with the addition of a duckling and a mouse. They all look different but are a family.

  • Allison (ID: P0943)
    by Allen Say  (1997)
    The story of an Asian daughter with Caucasian parents. Recommend parent preview.

  • American Eyes (ID: V0041)
    by Edmund Bolles, Barbara Harting, Barbara Wentz  ()
    An adopted child explores his feelings about adoption and finds answers at Korean Culture Camp

  • American Face, An (ID: P0818)
    by Jan M. Czech  (2000)
    Jessie, adopted from Korea, expects a new face with his American citizenship

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

  • Amigo Means Friend (ID: P0255)
    by Louise Everett  (1988)
    An easy reader that presents a basic word list in English and Spanish

  • 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

  • Anne of Green Gables (ID: P0909)
    by M. C. Helldorfer, L. M. Montgomery  (2001)
    Adapted by M. C. Helldorfer

  • Answering Tough Questions Your Children Ask (ID: A0301)
    by Ken Watson  (1999)
    Learn to answer the questions in ways that are honest, factual and address your child's hidden concerns

  • Answering Tough Questions Your Children Ask (ID: C0301)
    by Ken Watson  (1999)
    Learn to answer the questions in ways that are honest, factual and address your child's hidden concerns.

  • Answering Your Child's Questions About Adoption (ID: A0076)
    by Lois Ruskai Melina  (1990)
    Stresses the need for age appropriate dialogue

  • Answers and Questions (ID: A0324)
    by Benjamin Brucker, Foster Cline  (1996)
    A practical guide to parenting

  • Anti-Bias Curriculum: Tools for Empowering Young Children (ID: P0728)
    by Louise Derman-Sparks  (1989)
    A practical book that shows adults how to stand up for what's right and to empower children so they can too

  • Anxiously Awaiting Attachment (ID: V0117)
    by Dee Paddock  (2003)
    Provides an understanding of how attachment develops and how to create healing connections in adoption.

  • Applying Love and Logic to the Inner City School (ID: A0058)
    by Jim Fay, Betsy Geddes  (1988)
    Manage the special challenges of city schools

  • Arroz con Leche (ID: P0800)
    by Lulu Delacre  (1989)
    Popular songs and rhymes from Latin America

  • Art of Consequencing, The (ID: V0048)
    by Connell Watkins  (1992)
    Preserving the parent-child relationship amidst difficult behaviors

  • As Kids Grow Up: Effects of Foster Care and Adoption (ID: A0249)
    by Linda Yellin  (1993)
    Lifelong and intergenerational issues of adoption and foster care

  • Ask Nancy: 30 Questions (ID: D0144)
    by Nancy Thomas  ()
    A question and answer format about parenting challenging children

  • *Assessing a Family's Ability and Potential to Adopt Cross-Racially (ID: A0150)
    by Joseph Crumbley  (1993)
    Provides criteria and methods for assessing an adoptive family's ability and potential to parent a different race child

  • Assessing a Family's Ability and Potential to Adopt Cross-Racially (ID: A0218)
    by Joseph Crumbley  (1994)
    Criteria and methods of assessing an adoptive family's ability and potential to parent a different race child

  • Assessing Children with Trauma-Attachment Disorders (ID: C0357)
    by Arthur Becker- Weidman  (2005)
    Outlines a methodology for a comprehensive assessment and describes screening for sensory-integration disorders, various mental health conditions and trauma-attachment disorders.

  • Attaching in Adoption (ID: P0346)
    by Deborah Gray  (2002)
    Practical tools for today's parents

  • Attachment (Best of Pact Press) A Collection of the Best Articles (ID: P0882)
    by Editor, Beth Hall, Editor, Gail Steinberg  (1998)
    A unique collection of articles on attachment.

  • Attachment and Bonding in Older Children (ID: A0094)
    by Joan McNamara  (1991)
    Specific demands of post-placement supports

  • Attachment is a Family Affair (ID: A0307)
    by Mary Owen  (1999)
    Helpful information for siblings of adoptees

  • Attachment Issues/Children under Five Years Old (ID: A0297)
    by Regina Kupecky  (1999)
    The causes and characteristics of attachment issue

  • *Attachment to Race, Culture and Ethnicity (ID: A0305)
    by Susan Soon-Keum Cox  ()
    International and Interracial Adoption Issues

  • Attachment, Trauma and Healing (ID: P0837)
    by Terry Levy, Michael Orlans  (1998)
    Understanding and treating children and families

  • Attacking Racism Before It Defeats Your Child (ID: A0255)
    by James Mahoney  (1993)
    Teach your child to resist bias and discrimination

  • Attention Deficit Disorder and Bipolar Disorder: More Complications for Children in Care (ID: A0180)
    by Bernard McNamara, Joan McNamara  (1998)
    Examines the disorders and current thinking on treatment and management

  • Attention Deficit Information Network, The (ID: P0758)
    by   (1995)
    6th National Conference on ADD "Together The Piece Fits"

  • Attention Deficit: A Manageable Issue for Adoptive Families (ID: A0166)
    by June Bond  (1998)
    Examines laws for use in gaining services for children with ADD. Advice for advocating within the educational system

  • Avoiding Frustration (ID: A0317)
    by Benjamin Brucker, Foster Cline  (1996)
    A practical guide to parenting

  • Avoiding the End of Your Rope: Discipline Strategies (ID: A0179)
    by Denise Goodman  (1998)
    Reasons that children misbehave and parenting strategies that promote trust, self-esteem and build attachment

  • Avoiding The End of Your Rope: Discipline Strategies (ID: A0333)
    by Denise Goodman  (2001)
    Offers parenting strategies that promote trust, enhance positive self-esteem and build attachment.

  • Avoiding The End of Your Rope: Discipline Strategies (ID: C0333)
    by Denise Goodman  (2001)
    Offers parenting strategies that promote trust, enhance positive self-esteem and build attachment.

  • Aztec, Inca and Maya (ID: P0935)
    by Elizabeth Baquedano  (1993)
    A part of the Eyewitness Books Series, it offers detailed photos and illustrations with text appropriate for grade three and up.

  • Babushka's Mother Goose (ID: P0868)
    by Patricia Polacco  (1995)
    The rhymes and folktales, some new, some from Mother Goose, Aesop and elsewhere, are lovingly told with a Russian flavor.

  • Baby Boat, The - A Memoir of Adoption (ID: P0205)
    by Patty Dann  (1998)
    A chronicle of an international adoption
    Review

  • Baby Bonding (ID: A0163)
    by Cindy Teft  (1997)
    The benefits and techniques of massage

  • Baby Business, The (ID: P0441)
    by Debora Spar  (2006)
    Explores the medical, ethical and problematic aspects of the infertility industry.

  • Be My Baby (ID: P0828)
    by Gail Kinn  (2000)
    Parents and children talk about adoption alongside black and white photos

  • Because I Loved You (ID: P0458)
    by Patricia Dischler  (2006)
    A birthmother who chose an open adoption in 1985 honestly shares her experiences.

  • Becoming Attached (ID: P0446)
    by Robert Karen  (1998)
    Fresh insight into some of the most fundamental issues of emotional life - first relationships and how they shape the capacity to love.

  • *Beginning the Adoption Process After Age 40 (ID: A0042)
    by Kathy Metzger  (1991)
    A couple who adopted two toddlers at age 50 shares their experience

  • Beginnings: How Families Come to Be (ID: P0709)
    by Virginia Kroll  (1994)
    A lovely picture book that tells the stories of six children and how they came to join their families

  • Behind the Scenes in Latin American Adoptions (ID: A0164)
    by Margaret Miller, Isabel Romero  (1993)
    The views and values of lawyers, judges, orphanage personnel and birth parents. Tips on how to act and what to expect in Latin American countries

  • Bein' With You This Way (ID: P0877)
    by W. Nikola-Lisa  (1994)
    A joyfully illustrated story of the beauty of diversity will interest all children.

  • Being A Birthparent: Finding Our Place (ID: P0863)
    by Brenda Romanchik  (1999)
    Provides a description of birth parent transformation and basic principles to follow.

  • Being Adopted (ID: P0745)
    by Stephanie Herbert  (1991)
    Two children share in the writing of this book about their views on the adoption process

  • Being Adopted (ID: P0795)
    by Maxine Rosenberg  (1984)
    The doubts, fears and triumphs of three adopted children.

  • Being Adopted: A Collection of the Best Articles (Best of Pact Press) (ID: P1035)
    by Editor, Beth Hall, Editor, Gail Steinberg  (1998)
    An excellent collection of articles by nationally recognized experts in adoption, many themselves triad members in addition to their professional training.

  • Being Adopted: Search for Self (ID: P0137)
    by David Brodzinsky, Robin Marantz Henig, Marshall Schechter  (1992)
    The special hurdles for adoptees to manage throughout the life span

  • Being Found: How is it Different Than Searching? (ID: A0311)
    by Betsy Forrest, Joy Kim Lieberthal, Hollee McGinness  (2000)
    Learn the many phases and emotions of being found

  • Being Found: How is it Different Than Searching? (ID: C0311)
    by Betsy Forrest, Joy Kim Lieberthal, Hollee McGinness  (2000)
    Learn the many phases and emotions of being found.

  • Below the Surface (ID: P0811)
    by Beth Hall, Gail Steinberg  (1998)
    A self-assessment guide for anyone considering adoption across racial or cultural lines

  • Beneath the Mask - Understanding Adopted Teens (ID: P0426)
    by John E. Meeks, Debbie Riley  (2005)
    A comprehensive look at the developmental challenges and psychological issues that adopted adolescents and their families experience.

  • Beneath the Mask: Understanding Adopted Teens (ID: C0365)
    by Debbie Riley  (2006)
    Provides understanding of the complexities of adolescence for the adopted teen, including identity, abandonment, grief and loss, and relinquishment issues, and how adolescence affects personal and family development.

  • Best I Can Be, The Living with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome or Effects (ID: P0866)
    by Liz Kulp  (2000)
    Written by a fetal alcohol exposed teenager and her adoptive mother, this book brings hope and deep understanding of this often misunderstood challenge.

  • 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.

  • Beyond Biology: The Politics of Adoption and Reproduction (ID: P0774)
    by Elizabeth Bartholet  (1994)
    Legal discussions on adoption and reproduction

  • Beyond Good Intentions (ID: P0465)
    by Cheryl Register  (2005)
    A book of essays about the joys and risks of raising internationally adopted children.

  • Beyond Sexual Abuse: The Healing Power of Adoptive and Foster Families (ID: A0190)
    by Kirsti Adkins, Sherry Anderson, Wayne Duehn  (1999)
    Train and support foster and adoptive parents so that they can provide a healing atmosphere

  • Beyond the Babylift (ID: P0115)
    by Pamela Chatterton Purdy  (1987)
    The story of an American couple who adopted a South Vietnamese child

  • Beyond the Blue (ID: P0466)
    by Leslie Gould  (2005)
    A novel of enormous losses and unthinkable choices set in post-war Vietnam era.

  • Beyond the Whiteness of Whiteness (ID: P0327)
    by Jane Lazarre  (1996)
    Memoir of a white mother of black sons

  • Big Secret, The (ID: P0797)
    by Jed Mackay  (1984)
    Mario gets a happy surprise on the anniversary of his adoption

  • Big Sister (ID: P0467)
    by Wendy MacGown  (2007)
    Big Sister, a sequel to the novel Little Sister, is the story of a famliy formed by intercountry adoption and coping with the realities and complexities of life like divorce and personal injury.

  • Biology of Behavior, The (ID: A0351)
    by Dianne Craft  ()
    Explores the physical causes of behavior and attention problems in children

  • Birth is More Than Once (ID: P0807)
    by Hei Sook Park Wilkinson, Editor  (1985)
    The inner world of adopted Korean children

  • Birth Parents (Best of Pact Press) A collection of the best articles (ID: P0881)
    by Editor, Beth Hall, Editor, Gail Steinberg  (1998)
    A unique resource of articles about birth parents.

  • Birthday Surprise, A Una sorpresa de cumpleanos (ID: P0913)
    by Paule Alen  (1988)
    An easy to use bilingual storybook with English and Spanish.

  • BirthMarks (ID: P0315)
    by Sandra Patton  (2000)
    Transracial adoption in America

  • Birthmothers (ID: P0415)
    by Mary Bloch Jones  (2000)
    A true, compassionate view of the experience and aftereffects of surrendering children for adoption, told by women who have relinquished babies.

  • Birthparent Grief (ID: P0865)
    by Brenda Romanchik  (1999)
    A concise explanation of the stages of grief birth parents go through.

  • Birthparents Speak About Adoption (ID: V0042)
    by Mary Martin Mason  ()
    A compilation of personal experiences of birthparents

  • Birthright: Guide to Search and Reunion for Adoptees, Birthparents and Adoptive Parents (ID: P0164)
    by Jean A.S. Strauss  (1994)
    True life stories of the process and reference sources to assist in a search

  • Black is Brown is Tan (ID: P0700)
    by Arnold Adoff  (1973)
    A humorous look at the rainbow of colors that make up this family

  • Black, White, Just Right (ID: P0708)
    by Marguerite Davol  (1993)
    A child's story of living in a transracial family

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

  • Blessing from Above, A (ID: P0893)
    by Patti Henderson  (1999)
    A kangaroo prays for a little one to fill her pouch. Her prayer is answered in a way quite different than she had expected.

  • Boardwalk with Hotel (ID: P0253)
    by Claudia Mills  (1985)
    An adoptive family shares their story about being loved

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

  • Bonding and Attachment - Techniques that Reinforce Bonding (ID: A0296)
    by Deborah Hage  (1994)
    Hands on techniques to enhance children's bonding with their parent(s)

  • Bonding Through Touch: Infant Massage for Adoptive Families (ID: V0113)
    by   (2002)
    Teaches parents with adopted infants and children a valuable skill that enhances the bonding process.

  • Bonding, Grieving and Attachment in Infants (ID: A0084)
    by Holly vanGulden  (1991)
    Learn the steps to form a strong, positive bond based on the needs of adopted infants

  • Book About You, A (ID: P0787)
    by Alison Adams  (1998)
    A scrapbook for adopted children and their families

  • Book of Fathers' Wisdom, The (ID: P0356)
    by PhD, Edward Hoffman  (1997)
    Recounts the specific guidance, selected mainly from private letters, of more than a hundred of history's most famous fathers.

  • Born in Our Hearts (ID: P0455)
    by Filis Casey, Marisa Catalina Casey  (2004)
    An inspiring collection of true stories for people at all points in the adoption journey.

  • Boy Who Wanted a Family, The (ID: P0232)
    by Shirley Gordon  (1980)
    Michael?s experience of moving from foster care to an adoptive family.

  • Brazil (ID: P0997)
    by Karen Jacobsen  (1989)
    A part of the New True Book series, this book has easy to read text and colorful photographs.

  • Brazil (ID: V0036)
    by Joan McNamara  ()
    See the people, culture and landscapes of Brazil

  • 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

  • Breastfeeding The Adopted Baby (Revised Edition) (ID: P0862)
    by Debra Stewart Peterson  (1999)
    A must read for any adoptive mother-to-be who is considering breastfeeding her adopted baby.

  • Brian Was Adopted (ID: P0923)
    by Doris Sanford  (1989)
    The story is told by eight year old Brian, a Korean born adoptee with a Caucasian brother born after Brian's adoption.

  • Broken Cord, The (ID: P0174)
    by Michael Dorris  (1989)
    The story of a child born with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

  • Bud, Not Buddy (ID: P0413)
    by Christopher Paul Curtis  (1999)
    This book is the winner of the Newbery Medal and the International Reading Association Children's Book Award, Older Reader Category. It gives a fresh look at the orphan finds a family story.

  • Building Bridges (ID: V0112)
    by Rich Winograd  ()
    Suggestions for handling challenges when parenting children adopted transracially and/or transculturally.

  • Building Brilliant Brains Through Bonding (ID: V0146)
    by Nancy Thomas  (2002)
    This video is filled with ideas to understand and activate the brain, especially in children with emotional illnesses.

  • Building Self Esteem in Black Adopted Children (ID: A0252)
    by Marlene Cummings  (1993)
    Encourage and enhance self-esteem, racial and cultural pride

  • Building the Bonds of Attachment (ID: P0317)
    by Daniel Hughes  (1998)
    Awakening love in deeply troubled children

  • But I Don't Feel Too Old to Be a Mommy! (ID: P0385)
    by Doreen Nagle  (2002)
    The complete sourcebook for starting (and restarting) motherhood beyond 35 and after 40, covering infertility, adoption, surrogacy and career options.

  • Butterflies in the Wind: Spanish/Indian Children with White Parents (ID: P0176)
    by Heino Erichsen, Jean Nelson-Ericksen  (1992)
    A personal look at international adoption

  • Caged Birds of Phnom Penh, The (ID: P0851)
    by Frederick Lipp  (2001)
    A young girl's wish for freedom

  • *Can There Be Contact and Reunion When the Adopted Child is a Minor? (ID: A0185)
    by Jane Nast, Cheryl Reidy  (1998)
    Issues related to reunion during the younger years

  • Can This Child Be Saved? (ID: P0158)
    by Foster Cline, Cathy Helding  (1999)
    Solutions for adoptive and foster families

  • Can't You Sit Still? Adoption and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ID: P0842)
    by Randolph Severson  ()
    An authoritative yet warm approach to understanding and living with an ADHD child.

  • Candid Talk About Loss in Adoption, A (ID: V0043)
    by Mary Martin Mason  ()
    Addresses the losses experienced by birthparents and adoptees

  • Captive in the Classroom (ID: V0144)
    by Nancy Thomas  (1999)
    Designed for teachers to explain attachment problems and provide helpful strategies for the classroom.

  • Carolyn's Story (ID: P0748)
    by Perry Schwartz  (1996)
    A book by and about a girl adopted from Honduras

  • Celebrating 35 Years of Education for the Adoption Community - Keynote Address (ID: V0109)
    by Ruth McRoy  (2002)
    Welcome, keynote address, and Friend of Adoption Award to Adam Pertman

  • Celebrating 40 Years of Adoption Education (ID: D0157)
    by   (2007)
    The opening ceremony including awards, recognitions, and the annual meeting. Lt Gov. Tim Murray presented the Governor's Citation to Executive Director Joan Clark.

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

  • Celebrating the Changing Landscape of Adoption - Opening and Keynote Address (ID: V0139)
    by Mary Martin Mason  (2005)
    Welcome, A remembrance of Betty Laning, past Board member, Information for the day, and The Keynote Speech

  • Celebrating the Changing Landscape of Adoption, Opening and Keynote Address (ID: D0139)
    by Mary Martin Mason  (2005)
    Welcome, A remembrance of Betty Laning, past Board member, Information for the day, and The Keynote Speech

  • Celebrating the Evolution of Foster and Adoptive Family Life (ID: V0104)
    by Joseph Crumbley  (2001)
    Welcome and Friend of Adoption Award presented to Congressman William Delahunt

  • Chag Sameach! (ID: P0248)
    by Patricia Schaffer  (1986)
    A Jewish holiday book for children

  • Challenge of Adoption, The - Keynote Address (ID: V0063)
    by Holly vanGulden  (1994)
    Issues faced in adoption

  • Challenge of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, The (ID: P0300)
    by Jonathan Kanter, Ann Streissguth  (1997)
    Overcoming secondary disabilities

  • Challenges Facing the Transracial Adoptive Family as Their Children Enter Their Teens (ID: A0031)
    by Cathie Reardon, Dennis Reardon  (1990)
    Issues of adoption and racial differences during the teen years

  • Changing Landscape of Adoption, The - Keynote Address (ID: V0078)
    by Patricia Irwin Johnston  (1999)
    The challenges of the changing landscape of adoption

  • Changing Media, Changing Minds (ID: A0342)
    by Adam Pertman  (2002)
    Discussion of the usually shallow, sporadic and skewed coverage of adoption in the media and ways all can help change this reality.

  • Changing Media, Changing Minds (ID: C0342)
    by Adam Pertman  (2002)
    Discussion of the usually shallow, sporadic and skewed coverage of adoption in the media and ways all can help change this reality.

  • *Changing Picture of Adoption, The (ID: P0783)
    by   (1984)
    Developments and trends in the world of adoption

  • Chasing Away the Shadows: An Adoptee's Journey to Motherhood (ID: P0421)
    by Zara Phillips  (2004)
    A touching story of one adoptee's life experiences leading to motherhood, with examples from other adoptees incorporated into her text.

  • Chi-Hoon: A Korean Girl (ID: P0929)
    by Patricia McMahon  (1998)
    The photos and text portray life in contemporary Seoul as seen through the eyes of a young school girl.

  • Child of My Heart (ID: P0278)
    by Barbara Alpert  (1999)
    A celebration of adoption with many personal observations

  • Child Protection in Families Experiencing Domestic Violence (ID: P1017)
    by H. Lien Bragg  (2003)
    Part of the series designed to provide valuable resources for building knowledge, promoting effective practices and enhancing community collaboration.

  • Child's Day in a Russian City, A (ID: P0931)
    by Andrey Ilyin  (2001)
    From the Child's Day series, this book offers brilliant photos and easy read along text.

  • Child's Journey Through Placement, A (ID: P0183)
    by Vera Fahlberg  (1991)
    The foundation, resources, and tools to support children

  • Child's Perspective on Adoption (ID: V0019)
    by Patty Dann, Dr. Gregory Keck  (1984)
    Older children share their views on adoption

  • Children and Trauma (ID: P0312)
    by Cynthia Monahon  (1993)
    A guide for parents and professionals

  • Children Can't Wait, The (ID: P0231)
    by Laura A. Cecere  (1998)
    China's emerging model for intercountry adoption

  • Children Growing Up in Open Adoption (ID: A0259)
    by Sharon Kaplan Roszia  (1995)
    Children's feelings about knowing their birth family

  • Children of Color (ID: P0316)
    by Jewelle Taylor Gibbs, Larke Nahme Huang  (1998)
    Psychological interventions with culturally diverse youth

  • Children of Intercountry Adoptions in School (ID: P0386)
    by Ruth Lyn Meese  (2002)
    Explains the needs of children adopted internationally and offers guidelines for maximizing the educational performance of these children.

  • Children of Open Adoption (ID: P0177)
    by Patricia Martinez-Dorner, Kathleen Silber  (1989)
    What is the effect of open adoption on children?

  • Children of War (ID: P0118)
    by Roger Rosenblatt  (1983)
    Reveals the strength and dignity of young people in the midst of war

  • Children Under Stress (ID: P0120)
    by Donald Medeiros, Barbara Porter, David Welch  (1983)
    How to help with the everyday stresses of childhood

  • Children Who Shock and Surprise: A Guide to Attachment Disorders (ID: P0860)
    by Elizabeth Randolph  (1999)
    A brief yet comprehensive booklet (44 pages) for parents, relatives, teachers, friends and doctors to help them understand difficulties faced when parenting a child with attachment disorder.

  • Children with Prenatal Alcohol and/or Other Drug Exposure: Weighing the Risks of Adoption (ID: P0722)
    by Susan Edelstein  (1995)
    Suggestions for preparing and counseling those considering adopting a child prenatally exposed to alcohol or drugs

  • Children's Books for Adoptive Families (ID: A0118)
    by Christine McDowell  (1992)
    Books for adults and children of adoption

  • Chile (ID: P0996)
    by Karen Jacobsen  (1991)
    A part of the New True Book series, this book has easy to read text and colorful photographs.

  • China (ID: P0995)
    by Karen Jacobsen  (1990)
    A part of the New True Book series, this book has easy to read text and colorful photographs.

  • China (ID: V0131)
    by Jane Bareman, Ming Hua He  (2002)
    Although this video is intended to walk you through the steps of a Chinese adoption with this particular agency, it also provides beautiful insight into the people, culture and artistry of China.

  • China Ghosts: My Daughter's Journey to America, My Passage to Fatherhood (ID: P0469)
    by Jeff Gammage  (2007)
    Jeff Gammage is a reporter for the Philadelphia Inquirer. He gives a journalist's eye-opening depiction of the international adoption process and a remarkable glimpse into a different culture.

  • Chinese Eyes (ID: P0262)
    by Marjorie Waybill  (1974)
    A little girl learns to appreciate her unique features

  • Choosing Assisted Reproduction (ID: P0224)
    by Susan Lewis Cooper, Ellen Sarasohn Glazer  (1998)
    Social, emotional and ethical considerations

  • Chores - Getting them Done without Hassles (ID: A0012)
    by Foster Cline, Jim Fay  (1986)
    How chores can be used to increase self-image, build motivation and develop responsibility

  • Chosen Baby, The (ID: P0233)
    by Valentina Wasson  (1977)
    An outdated classic gives a loving story of a child's adoption

  • Chosen Children (ID: P0169)
    by Muriel Dennis  (1978)
    The trials, tribulations and joys of adoption

  • *Chosen Children - New Patterns of Adoptive Relationships (ID: P0100)
    by William Feigelman, Arnold Silverman  (1983)
    The changes in adoptions and the role of professionals in serving adoptees and their parents

  • Christian Coping Techniques with Hard to Manage Children (ID: A0285)
    by James Mahoney  (1987)
    Identifies four types of acting-out children and why various Christian-based approaches succeed and fail

  • Church-Based Wrap-Around Support for Families (ID: A0192)
    by Denise Blair, Joanne Feldmuth, Don Simkovich  (1999)
    Describes the wrap-around system and how a church or parish can get involved

  • Circle of Support (ID: V0145)
    by Nancy Thomas  ()
    Video helps others to understand the problems a family faces while living with a child diagnosed with Reactive Attachment Disorder

  • Circle of Support, What Can I Do to Help? (ID: V0038)
    by Nancy Thomas  (1998)
    The challenges a family faces with a child with RAD. Intended for extended family, friends, etc.

  • Clinical and Practice Issues in Adoption (ID: P0333)
    by Victor Groza, Karen Rosenberg  (1998)
    Bridging the gap between adoptees placed as infants and as older children

  • Clinical Consultation in Open Adoption (ID: A0277)
    by Joyce Maguire Pavao  (1994)
    Open adoption from a clinical perspective

  • Clinician's Guide to Legal Issues in Psychotherapy, A (ID: P0271)
    by William H. Reid  (1999)
    Recognize and deal with potential legal dangers in mental health practice

  • Closed, Semi-Open and Fully Open Adoptions: The Evolution and Experience of a Traditional Private Agency (ID: A0219)
    by Mona McDonald  (1994)
    The ideological and practical issues of a traditional agency moving into fully open adoption

  • Coffee Can Kid, The (ID: P0955)
    by Jan M. Czech  (2002)
    A young girl establishes a connection to her past and origins, and comes to terms with the facts of her birth and adoption.

  • Colombia (ID: P0922)
    by Jill DuBois, Leslie Jermyn  (2002)
    Part of the Cultures of the World series, this100+ page book provides a history of the country as well as color photographs on every page.

  • Colombia in Pictures (ID: P0239)
    by   (1987)
    View the land, people, government and economy

  • Coming Out of the Adoptive Closet (ID: C0372)
    by Weir  (2007)
    Presented research from interviews with 43 adoptive parent couples about their disclosure patterns, family advocacy and home life joys and challenges. Provided unique insights into the social interactions and clinical implications.

  • Complete Adoption Book, The (ID: P0326)
    by Laura Beauvais-Godwin, Raymond Godwin  (1997)
    A guide for those considering adoption

  • Complete Guide to Foreign Adoption, The (ID: P0168)
    by Barbara Bascom, Carole McKilvey  (1997)
    What to expect and how to prepare for your new child

  • Conduct-Disorder Behavior: The Dental Model (ID: A0298)
    by James Mahoney  (1999)
    The need for preventative mental health and education services, regular check-ups for at-risk youth and mental health awareness campaigns

  • Connect 5: Finding the Caring Adults You May Not Realize Your Teen Needs (ID: P0276)
    by Kathleen Kimball-Baker  (2004)
    An excellent how-to book that helps parents find other adults who can help their teens.

  • *Cooperative Adoption (ID: P0210)
    by Sharon Kaplan, Mary Jo Rillera  (1985)
    A handbook on cooperative adoption

  • Coordinated Response to Child Abuse and Neglect, A: The Foundation for Practice (ID: P1018)
    by Jill Goldman, Kristie Kennedy, Marsha Sallus, Deborah Wolcott  (2003)
    Addresses the definition, scope, causes and consequences of child abuse and neglect and presents an overview of prevention efforts.

  • Coping with Infertility After Adoption (ID: A0119)
    by Mary Belmonte, Merle Bombardiere  (1992)
    Dealing with feelings of loss

  • Coping with the Inevitable Realities of Your Parent Support Group (ID: A0112)
    by Sharon Benzon, Jennifer Mayo, Linda Williams  (1988)
    Presenters share experiences, address problem areas and provide tools for resolution

  • Count Your Way through Israel (ID: P0947)
    by Jim Haskins  (1990)
    A nicely illustrated, easy to read book to introduce children to Israel using numbers.

  • Courageous Blessing: Adoptive Parents and the Search (ID: P0718)
    by Carol Demuth  (1993)
    Written for the adoptive parent whose child is contemplating or beginning a search

  • Creating and Sustaining Family Relationships in Adoption (ID: A0069)
    by Judith Schaffer  (1991)
    Develop positive family connections

  • Creating Ceremonies (ID: P0344)
    by Rhea Bufferd, Cheryl Lieberman  (1998)
    Innovative ways to meet adoption challenges

  • Cross-Cultural Adoption (ID: P0434)
    by Caryn Abramowitz, Amy Coughlin  (2004)
    Provides accessible and useful information in response to some of the most common questions asked about cross-cultural adoption.

  • Crossing the Color Line (ID: P0322)
    by Maureen Reddy  (1997)
    Race, parenting and culture

  • Cultures of Transnational Adoption (ID: P0437)
    by Toby Alice Volkman  (2005)
    A mix of analyses and first person accounts, offering insights into an aspect of globalization: the ever-increasing circulation of children around the globe through transnational adoption.

  • Daisy and the Egg (ID: P0914)
    by Jane Simmons  (1998)
    An artistic and gentle story of anticipation of the arrival of a new sibling.

  • Dance and Learn Chinese with Mei Mei (ID: V0130)
    by Mei Mei Hu  (2003)
    This video uses the universal language of music and dance to stimulate children's minds and make learning Chinese a pleasure.

  • Dandelion on My Pillow, Butcher Knife Beneath (ID: P0438)
    by Beth Thomas, Nancy Thomas, Terena Thomas  (2002)
    A thought provoking, true account of emotionally lost children and how some found their way back

  • Day We Met You, The (ID: P0919)
    by Phoebe Koehler  (1990)
    Written from the adoptive parents' perspective, the affectionate words and the soft pastels combine to create a read-aloud to explain adoption to young children.

  • Dealing with a Sometimes Difficult Outside World (ID: A0165)
    by Maris Blechner, Kathe Stojowski  (1998)
    Coping skills for dealing with various people

  • Dealing with Racism in Parenting a Child of Color (ID: A0229)
    by Willie Garrett  (1995)
    Practical ideas and solutions to value diversity

  • Dealing with the Unattached Child (ID: A0121)
    by Connell Watkins  (1992)
    Signs, symptoms and treatments of attachment disorder

  • Dealing with Your Adopted Child's Past (ID: A0201)
    by Kathryn Donley-Zeigler  (1992)
    Techniques and tools to help families be supportive without feeling threatened

  • Dear Barbara, Dear Lynne (ID: P0395)
    by Barbara Shulgold, Lynne Sipiora  (1992)
    This book is a tender story of two women who know each other only through their letters, but are able to openly share their heartbreaking journey through infertility.

  • *Dear Birthmother - The Book About Open Adoption (ID: P0165)
    by Kathleen Silber, Phylis Speedlin  (1982)
    Specific and practical suggestions about beginning & maintaining an open adoption

  • Dear Birthmother: Thank You for Our Baby (ID: P0359)
    by Kathleen Silber, Phylis Speedlin  (1998)
    Initially published in 1982, this updated version includes the changes in adoption practice and the trends toward more openness.

  • Decade of Life Changing and Family Building 1992-2002 (ID: D0145)
    by   (2002)
    An excellent history of adoptions from China.

  • Defining and Nurturing the Culture of Adoption (ID: A0336)
    by Ken Watson  (2001)
    Learn from the experiences of a world renown trainer, consultant and author.

  • Defining and Nurturing the Culture of Adoption (ID: C0336)
    by Ken Watson  (2001)
    Learn from the experiences of a world renown trainer, consultant and author.

  • Designing Rituals of Adoption for the Religious and Secular Community (ID: P0880)
    by Mary Martin Mason  (2002)
    Extremely well organized collection of rituals that honor the relationships formed in adoption.

  • Developing Racial and Cultural Identity in Transracial, Transcultural and International Adoptions (ID: A0210)
    by Joseph Crumbley  (2000)
    Examine tasks for helping children develop positive identities

  • *Development of the Adopted Child (ID: A0028)
    by Holly vanGulden  (1990)
    Possible impacts of adoption on development

  • Developmental Approach to Parent Separation and Loss, A (ID: A0105)
    by Vera Fahlberg  (1991)
    Possible short and long term effects of early separation and ways to help children deal with these issues

  • Developmental Needs of the Post-Institutionalized Child (ID: V0072)
    by Dr. Sharon Cermak  (1996)
    Presents sensory integration as a tool

  • *Dialogue with Birth Mothers (ID: V0001)
    by Terry Clawson, Susan Darke, Ron Harris, Shirley Harris  (1987)
    The experiences of women who have relinquished their children

  • Dialogues About Adoption - Conversations Between Parents and Their Children (ID: P0368)
    by Linda Bothun  (1994)
    Provides real-life anecdotes and experiences to shed light on issues faced by many adoptive families.

  • Different and Wonderful (ID: P0325)
    by Darlene Powell Hopson, Derek Hopson  (1990)
    Raising black children in a race conscious society

  • Different Just Like Me (ID: P0869)
    by Lori Mitchell  (1999)
    The main character, April, learns that people, like flowers, have different needs and come in many colors, shapes and sizes, but when you look past those differences, you see how similar they really are.

  • Difficult Child, The (ID: P0372)
    by Leslie Tonner, Dr. Stanley Turecki  (1985)
    A step-by-step approach for understanding and managing hard-to-raise children.

  • Dim Sum, Bagels and Grits (ID: P0287)
    by Myra Alperson  (2001)
    A sourcebook for multicultural families

  • Discipline with Love and Logic (ID: A0013)
    by Jim Fay  (1984)
    Three experts in child development offer knowledge and insight into behavior management

  • Disturbing the Peace (ID: P0349)
    by Nancy Newman  (2002)
    A journey through mother-daughter relationships with a young woman in Manhattan searching for her birth mother.

  • Divorce and Child Custody Issues (ID: A0014)
    by Foster Cline  (1986)
    Looks at the feelings of two brothers on the divorce of their parents

  • Divorce and the Adoptive Family (ID: A0250)
    by Larry Schreiber, Barbara Tremitiere  (1993)
    The dynamics of divorce and the adopted family

  • Do's and Don'ts Around the World: A Country Guide to Cultural and Social Taboos and Etiquette - ASIA (ID: P0401)
    by Gladson I. Nwanna  (1998)
    This unique publication helps the traveler better understand the culture, laws and etiquettes of the country.

  • Does Anybody Else Look Like Me? (ID: P0377)
    by Donna Jackson Nakazawa  (2003)
    A parent's guide to raising multiracial children, it provides stories, research findings and analysis in a very accessible and useable manner.

  • Does That Behavior Drive Your Crazy? (ID: V0058)
    by Dr. Michael Pines  (1994)
    Behaviors related to attachment disorder

  • Does This Sound Like Your Kid? Recognizing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (ID: A0332)
    by Cathy Bruer-Thompson  (2001)
    Overview of FASD, strategies for parenting and ways to advocate with schools and medical professionals.

  • Does This Sound Like Your Kid? Recognizing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (ID: C0332)
    by Cathy Bruer-Thompson  (2001)
    Overview of FASD, strategies for parenting and ways to advocate with schools and medical professionals.

  • Don't Call Me Marda (ID: P0250)
    by Sheila Kelly Welch  (1990)
    A sibling?s fears about the adoption of a special needs child

  • Don't Give Up Kid: Learning Differences, The (ID: P0702)
    by Jeanne Gehret  (1990)
    Alex becomes aware of his different learning style and tries new options to succeed

  • Don't Touch My Heart (ID: P0741)
    by Lynn Gianforte Mansfield, Christopher Waldmann  (1994)
    Factual information about attachment disorder and holding therapy

  • Double-Dip Feelings - Stories to Help Children Understand Emotions (Second Edition) (ID: P0954)
    by Barbara Cain  (2001)
    Helps children understand the experience of having different and opposing feelings at the same time.

  • Dragon Dance (ID: P0697)
    by Joan Holub  (2003)
    A Chinese New Year Lift-the-Flap book. See the special things you can do to celebrate this festive holiday.

  • *Early Childhood Development, Is it Different for the Adopted Child? (ID: A0033)
    by Susan Miller-Havens, Sebastiano Santostefano, Peter Wolff  ()
    Panel presentation on the development of adopted children

  • Early Childhood Development, Is it Different for the Adopted Child? (ID: V0027)
    by Panel Presentation  (1988/1989)
    The effect of adoption on development

  • Eden's Secret Journal - The Story of an Older Child Adoption (ID: P0967)
    by Dr.Brenda McCreight  (2003)
    This journal describes the three year journey of Eden from foster care to her new life in an adoptive family.

  • Educating Educators (ID: A0306)
    by Barbara Rila  (1999)
    Reactive Attachment Disorders

  • Educating Ourselves and Others About Adoption (ID: D0153)
    by Marlou Russell  (2006)
    Explore ways to gather the needed knowledge to be able to effectively express the emotional experience of adoption.

  • Educating Ourselves and Others About Adoption (ID: V0153)
    by Marlou Russell  (2006)
    Explore ways to gather the needed knowledge to be able to effectively express the emotional experience of adoption.

  • Educating the Educator: Teaching Schools About Adoption (ID: A0271)
    by Nancy Ng, Lansing Wood  (1992)
    A parent/school collaboration in areas of special and regular education regarding adoption as a life experience

  • Education and the Adopted Child: Identifying Learning Problems (ID: V0028)
    by Panel Presentation  (1988/1989)
    Panel presentation on getting the best education for your child as well as early identification of learning issues.

  • Education for Everyone: The Evolving World of Adoption - Keynote Address (ID: D0150)
    by Marlou Russell  (2006)
    Welcome, Keynote Address, Annual Meeting and Awards at the 33rd Annual New England Adoption Conference

  • Education for Everyone: The Evolving World of Adoption - Keynote Address (ID: V0150)
    by Marlou Russell  (2006)
    Welcome, Keynote Address, Annual Meeting and Awards at the 33rd Annual New England Adoption Conference

  • Education for the Building and Sustaining of Foster and Adoptive Families - Keynote Address (ID: V0088)
    by Susan Soon-Keum Cox  (2000)
    Keynote address, welcome and awards

  • Educator's Guide to Adoption, An (ID: P0831)
    by Celebrate Adoption  (1999)
    Helpful information for the classroom setting

  • Effective Permanency Planning (ID: A0243)
    by Linda Katz  (1993)
    A report on a project that achieved permanent placements for 82% of its high risk children

  • Effective Techniques for Helping Children Manage Behavior (ID: A0097)
    by Linda Bayless  (1991)
    Managing the behaviors of children who have experienced abuse or neglect

  • Effects of Meth on Children, The (ID: C0354)
    by Susan Groner, Elaine Surma  (2005)
    Discussion of the medical and psychological effects of meth on children, including the dangers in its manufacture and use, and the risks to children where meth is cooked.

  • Eight Ways to Increase Your Child's Self Esteem (ID: A0318)
    by Benjamin Brucker, Foster Cline  (1996)
    A practical guide to parenting

  • El Salvador (ID: A0127)
    by Jan Quiram  (1992)
    An overview of life today

  • El Salvador in Pictures (ID: P0246)
    by   (1987)
    View the land, people, government and economy

  • Eleanor's Rebellion (ID: P0335)
    by David Siff  (2000)
    A mother, her son, and her secret

  • Embracing Difference (ID: V0076)
    by Patricia Irwin Johnston  (1999)
    Prepare your child for experiences related to the "difference" of adoptive families

  • Emotional Roller Coaster of Search, The: Search Issues for All Members of the Adoption Triad (ID: A0340)
    by Maryanne Mica  (2002)
    Addresses the impact of search issues on adoptees at various stages in life as well as the impact of search on birth and adoptive parents.

  • Emotional Roller Coaster of Search, The: Search Issues for All Members of the Adoption Triad (ID: C0340)
    by Maryanne Mica  (2002)
    Addresses the impact of search issues on adoptees at various stages in life as well as the impact of search on birth and adoptive parents.

  • Empowering Families to Adopt Sibling Groups (ID: A0265)
    by Barbara Tremitiere, Margaret Ward  (1992)
    Factors to be considered, preparation and support of families adopting sibling groups

  • Enhancing Attachment Through Parenting Techniques (ID: V0064)
    by Dr. Gregory Keck  (1996)
    Skills to improve bonding difficulties

  • Essential Adoption Handbook, The (ID: P0112)
    by Colleen Alexander-Roberts  (1993)
    Guides you through all types of adoption situations

  • Ethics in American Adoption (ID: P0252)
    by L. Anne Babb  (1999)
    The impact of the lack of ethical standards in adoption

  • Ethics in International Adoptions (ID: A0138)
    by Susan Soon-Keum Cox, David Pilgrim, Karin Price  (1993)
    How do adopted parents, agencies and attorneys approach relationships from an ethical standpoint?

  • Every Kid's Guide to Overcoming Prejudice and Discrimination (ID: P0152)
    by Jay Berry  (1987)
    Teaches kids about the formation of opinions, prejudice and discrimination

  • Everything You Wanted to Know About Your Adopted Teen, But were Afraid to Ask (ID: D0124)
    by Jeff LaCure  (2004)
    This lively and interactive presentation focuses on the joys, mysteries and unique challenges of parenting adopted adolescents.

  • Everything You Wanted to Know About Your Adopted Teen, But were Afraid to Ask (ID: V0124)
    by Jeff LaCure  (2004)
    This lively and interactive presentation focuses on the joys, mysteries and unique challenges of parenting adopted adolescents.

  • Exercising Control or Coming from a Position of Power? (ID: A0288)
    by Jerome Liboiron, Lori Thompson  (1988)
    How and why children press our buttons, the ownership of problems, letting go and power struggles

  • Experiencing Infertility (ID: P0221)
    by Ellen Sarasohn Glazer  (1998)
    Stories to inform and inspire

  • Explaining Adoption to Your Child (ID: V0002)
    by Mary Belmonte  (1987)
    Child development as it relates to inquiries and the understanding of adoption

  • Exploring Adoptive Family Life (ID: P0160)
    by H. David Kirk  (1988)
    The collected adoption papers of social scientist David Kirk

  • Explosive Child, The (ID: A0338)
    by Dr. Ross Greene  (1999)
    Find ways to regain your sanity and optimism and rebuild the confidence to handle your child's difficulties. (2 tapes)

  • Explosive Child, The (ID: P0350)
    by Dr. Ross Greene  (2001)
    A new approach for understanding and parenting easily frustrated and chronically inflexible children.

  • Eyes That See Do Not Grow Old (ID: P0823)
    by Guy A. Zona  (1996)
    The proverbs of Mexico, Central and South America

  • Face in the Mirror, The (ID: P0283)
    by Marion Crook  (2000)
    Discusses the issues surrounding adoption for teens

  • Failed Fantasies: When Search Brings Us More Mystery and Loss (ID: A0211)
    by Joyce Maguire Pavao  (2000)
    Examine the disappointment that can occur and strategies to turn trauma into transformation

  • Failed Fantasies: When Search Brings Us More Mystery and Loss (ID: C0211)
    by Joyce Maguire Pavao  (2000)
    Examine the disappointment that can occur and strategies to turn trauma into transformation.

  • Families (ID: P0740)
    by Meredith Tax  (1981)
    Families may differ, but not in their love for one another

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

  • Families and Communities in the New Millennium (ID: A0313)
    by Ron Johnson  (2000)
    Inspiring and motivating speech on helping teens

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

  • Families are Forever (ID: P0969)
    by Craig Shemin  (2003)
    The story of a little girl who travels from China to be with her forever family. Meet her single mom and her extended family and friends.

  • Families Living with Open Adoption (ID: A0256)
    by A Panel  (1995)
    Birth parents and adoptive parents share experiences

  • Family Bonds (ID: P0145)
    by Elizabeth Bartholet  (1993)
    Adoption and the politics of parenting

  • Family Bonds (ID: P0272)
    by Elizabeth Bartholet  (1999)
    Adoption, infertility and the new world of child production

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

  • Family Bound (ID: P0391)
    by Carrie Ostrea  (2003)
    This honest and revealing book documents one couple's long and arduous journey to become parents through the eyes of the author.

  • Family Matters (ID: P0214)
    by E. Wayne Carp  (1998)
    Secrecy and disclosure in adoption

  • 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.

  • Family of Adoption, The (ID: P0195)
    by Joyce Maguire Pavao  (1998)
    Addresses the predictable and understandable developmental stages and challenges for all adopted people

  • Family Preservation: The Second Time Around (ID: P0772)
    by Deb Contag Al-Aidy, Judy Haines, Peg Studaker  (1990)
    NACAC Curriculum for Adoptive Families

  • Family Ritual - Binding Us Together (ID: A0141)
    by Barbara Tremitiere, Margaret Ward  (1993)
    Adoptive parents can foster a sense of solidarity and continuity in their family through the use of creative rituals

  • Fantastic Antone Grows Up Adolescents and Adults with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (ID: P0353)
    by Judith Kleinfeld, Barbara Morse, Siobhan Wescott  (2000)
    A field guide to life with an adolescent or young adult with fetal alcohol syndrome/effects.

  • Far Reaching Impact of Reunions, The (ID: D0152)
    by Marlou Russell  (2006)
    Explore how reunions reverberate through the hearts and lives of adoptive and birth families.

  • Far Reaching Impact of Reunions, The (ID: V0152)
    by Marlou Russell  (2006)
    Explore how reunions reverberate through the hearts and lives of adoptive and birth families.

  • FASD Forward: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in Youth and Young Adults (ID: C0359)
    by Elspeth Ross  (2005)
    Looks backward to share challenges and successes that keep FASD youth in permanent families, reduces secondary disabilities and gets them into supported employment and assisted living.

  • Fast Track Adoption (ID: P0379)
    by Susan Burns  (2003)
    A guide through the private adoption process.

  • 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.

  • Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (ID: D0128)
    by Dr.Brenda McCreight  (2004)
    This 2 hour training presents an overview of the characteristics of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, the impact on the child and family and strategies for managing the challenges.

  • Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (ID: V0128)
    by Dr.Brenda McCreight  (2004)
    This 2 hour training presents an overview of the characteristics of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, the impact on the child and family and strategies for managing the challenges.

  • Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Alcohol-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Domestically and Internationally Adopted Children (ID: D0155)
    by Ira Chasnoff  (2006)
    Topics of presentation include diagnosis of FASD, use of MRIs and longitudinal studies matching two populations of domestically and internationally adopted children

  • Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, What We Need to Know (ID: A0247)
    by Vincent Collins, Jocie DeVries, Vicki McKinne  (1993)
    The care, support and intervention of children with special needs resulting from FAS

  • Find A Stranger, Say Goodbye (ID: P0364)
    by Lois Lowry  (1978)
    Novel of a 17 year old's search for her birth mother.

  • Finding Forever Families (ID: V0133)
    by   ()
    A touching video with interviews with waiting children and an explanation of the need for adoptive families in the U.S.

  • Finding Help for Struggling Teens (ID: P1030)
    by Frederic Reamer, Deborah Siegel  (2006)
    A guide designed to provide parents of struggling teens, and professionals who work with them, with an overview of the issues and the strategies and services available to help.

  • Finding Isabella (ID: P0373)
    by A.J. Garrotto  (2000)
    A novel about loss, search and discovery.

  • Finding Miracles (ID: P0449)
    by Julia Alvarez  (2004)
    The tale of an ordinary American teenage adoptee living in VT, until a new student arrives at her school. The new student has come from the country of her birth.

  • Fine Lines: and the Marital Relationship (ID: A0161)
    by Debra Combs, Karen Combs  (1997)
    Increasing family skills

  • Firebird, The (ID: P0938)
    by Selina Hastings  (1993)
    A poor huntsman finds a feather from the mythical Firebird and is set on a trail of danger and adventure in this magical picture-book version of the Russian fairy tale made famous by Igor Stravinsky's ballet.

  • First Aid for Tantrums (ID: P0900)
    by Kathy Levinson, Ph.D  (1997)
    A friendly, funny and down-to-earth guide that tells parents all they need to know about tantrums.

  • First Day of School El primer dia de escuela (ID: P0912)
    by Paule Alen  (1998)
    An easy to use bilingual storybook with English and Spanish.

  • First Person Plural (ID: V0106)
    by   (2000)
    An adult adoptee's account of search and reunion

  • First Steps for Strengthening Adoptive Families (ID: D0156)
    by Denise Lacher, Melissa Nichols  (2006)
    This program presents information, tools and techniques to help strengthen adoptive families. It includes video clips of families sharing their experiences.

  • First Thousand Words in Spanish (ID: P0696)
    by Heather Amery  (2003)
    A colorful picture book of the first thousand words in Spanish with optional use of the internet-linked pronunciation guide.

  • Flight of the Stork (ID: P0107)
    by Anne Bernstein  (1994)
    How children come to understand sex and reproduction as well as other forms of family building

  • Forever Parents - Adopting Older Children (ID: P0187)
    by Darlene Kloeppel, James Kloeppel  (1995)
    The complications and rewards of adopting older children

  • 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.

  • Foster Cline Live in Tulsa (ID: A0326)
    by Benjamin Brucker, Foster Cline  (1996)
    A practical guide to parenting

  • Foster Youth Share Their Ideas for Change (ID: P0845)
    by Janet Knipe, Joy Warren  (1999)
    Critical resources for rethinking interventions

  • Fostering Changes (ID: P0295)
    by Richard Delaney  (1998)
    Treating attachment disordered foster children

  • Foundation Concepts and Attitude (ID: A0345)
    by Benjamin Brucker, Foster Cline  (1996)
    A practical guide to parenting

  • Four Steps to Responsibility (ID: A0015)
    by Jim Fay  (1986)
    Strategies to lead kids towards responsibility

  • Four Steps to Responsibility (ID: C0015)
    by Jim Fay  (2000)
    Techniques to lead children to responsible decision making.

  • From Foster Care to Adoption (ID: A0226)
    by Diane Martin-Hushman  (1995)
    Examines the needs and strengths of the child, the birth family and the adoptive family

  • From Loss to Attachment (ID: V0084)
    by Dee Paddock  (1999)
    Presentation on building healthy families. Followed by panel discussion

  • Fumbling Toward Divinity (ID: P0424)
    by Craig Hickman  (2005)
    An intriguing story of one man's journey through search and reunion.

  • Future of Child Welfare, The (ID: A0312)
    by Carol Williams Spigner  (2000)
    Advocacy lessons from the past

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

  • Genes, Environment and Your Child's History (ID: V0030)
    by Panel Presentation  (1988/1989)
    The implications and relatedness of genetics on adoption

  • Genetics and the Adoptive Family (ID: A0111)
    by James Mahoney  (1991)
    The interactive effects of nature, nurture, and fate on your adoptive child and family

  • Gentle Transitions: A Newborn Baby's Point of View about Adoption (ID: V0120)
    by Michael Trout  (1997)
    A video which gives the newborn's impressions about what is happening with people looking at him/her and making life-changing decisions about him/her. Written guide included.

  • Ghost at Heart's Edge, A (ID: P0337)
    by Tina Cervin, Susan Ito  (1999)
    Stories and poems of adoption

  • Giant Jack (ID: P0970)
    by Birte Muller  (2002)
    The main character, Jack, wonders why he is different from his sisters. He learns why he is so big and learns to use his differentness in positive ways.

  • Girls Who Went Away, The (ID: P0457)
    by Ann Fessler  (2006)
    The hidden history of the women who surrendered children for adoption in the decades before Roe v. Wade.

  • Give Me a Break! (ID: V0033)
    by Nancy Thomas  ()
    The role of respite care in families with children with attachment disorder

  • Giving Voice to Women Silenced by Shame (ID: C0370)
    by Ann Fessler  (2007)
    Artist, professor, adoptee and noted author of The Girls Who Went Away shares her personal experience and 100 oral history interviews with women who surrendered their children.

  • Giving: Memoirs of a Birth Mother, The (ID: P1034)
    by Vicki Rogers  (2006)
    A touching memoir, including family challenges and betrayals, as told from a birth mother's perspective.

  • Gold Coin, The (ID: P0749)
    by Alma Flor Ada  (1994)
    A story of faith in the human spirit set in Central America

  • Golden Rules (ID: P0186)
    by Wayne Dosick  (1995)
    Ten ethical values for parents to teach their children

  • Good Manners in Open Adoption (ID: A0158)
    by Lois Ruskai Melina  (1995)
    How to handle difficult situations with tact

  • Goodbye Baby (ID: D0147)
    by Pat Goudvis  (2005)
    An in-depth documentary about adoptions from Guatemala

  • Goodbye Baby (ID: V0147)
    by Pat Goudvis  (2005)
    An in-depth documentary about adoptions from Guatemala

  • Goodenoughs Get in Sync, The (ID: P1037)
    by Carol Stock Kranowitz  (2004)
    For eight-to-twelve-year-olds to help them understand how their senses develop.

  • Grandmother's Dreamcatcher (ID: P0888)
    by Becky Ray McCain  (1998)
    Warm illustrations help portray this story of a grandmother who shares with her granddaughter the story of a Chippewa grandmother from years before.

  • 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.

  • *Grant Writing for Parent Groups (ID: A0036)
    by Judith Ashton  (1992)
    Prepare successful grant applications, locate funding sources and develop fund raising programs

  • Grantsmanship for Parent Groups (ID: A0181)
    by Judith Ashton  (1998)
    New sources of funding for family support, recruitment and advocacy activities. Explores alternative sources of funding

  • Great Adoptee Search Book, The (ID: P0429)
    by Jean A.S. Strauss  (1990)
    A concise, how-to for searching for birth family

  • *Grief and Loss in the Adoption Triad (ID: A0072)
    by Anna Johnson, Jeff LaCure  ()
    Emotions of the adoptee, birthparent and adoptive parent

  • Grief, Trauma and Loss (ID: A0327)
    by Foster Cline  (1999)
    Helping children cope

  • Grooming for African American and Biracial Children (ID: A0092)
    by Terry Clawson, Ron Harris, Shirley Harris  (1991)
    Instilling good grooming practices in children

  • Growing Up Adopted (ID: A0083)
    by Deborah Johnson, Mary Martin Mason  (1991)
    Hints for parenting adopted children

  • Growing Up Adopted (ID: P0161)
    by Maxine Rosenberg  (1989)
    A collection of interviews with adopted children and adults

  • Growing Up Adopted: A Portrait of Adolescents and Their Families (ID: P0786)
    by Peter Benson, Eugene Roehlkepartain, Anu Sharma  (1994)
    Research results on adolescents and their adopted families

  • Growing Up Again: Parenting Ourselves, Parenting Our Children (ID: P0159)
    by Jean Illsley Clarke, Connie Dawson  (1989)
    Provides a model for parenting which responds to questions and doubts about parenting skills

  • Growing Up in a Caucasian Home: International Adoptees Discuss Their Experiences (ID: A0197)
    by Mark Fuchs, Deborah Johnson, Becca Studaker  (1999)
    Adult adoptees share their insights and resources that can help adoptive parents of children of a different race or ethnic background.

  • Guide for Military Family Center Staff and Civilian Social Workers, A (ID: P0769)
    by Steve Humerickhouse  (1996)
    Common questions and case studies

  • Guide to Adoption for Health Care and Counseling Professionals (ID: P0982)
    by   ()
    A concise, easy to use guide. Preview, and you may decide to order it and give it to professionals you know.

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

  • Guidelines for Adopting Drug-Exposed Infants and Children (ID: P0751)
    by Ira Chasnoff  (1992)
    Risk factors and techniques for comforting the drug-exposed child

  • Guidelines For Public Policy and State Legislation Governing Permanence For Children (ID: P0905)
    by Donald Duquette, Mark Hardin  (1999)
    Adoption 2002: The President's Initiative on Adoption and Foster Care.

  • Gus Chronicles, The - Reflections From an Abused Kid (ID: P0207)
    by Charles Appelstein, Gus Studelmeyer  (1994)
    Sexual and physical abuse, foster care, family unification and more

  • Half a Heart (ID: P0418)
    by Rosellen Brown  (2000)
    A novel by Rosellen Brown, author of the New York Time's bestseller "Before and After", it portrays estrangement and intimacy, race and privilege, identity and belonging.

  • Handbook for Pediatric Health Problems at Home and on the Road (ID: P0425)
    by Christopher Ryder  (2004)
    A comprehensive and practical book that covers common childhood symptoms and illnesses encountered at home and while traveling.

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

  • Handbook for Treatment of Attachment-Trauma Problems in Children (ID: P0240)
    by Beverly James  (1994)
    An overview of theories of attachment, trauma and child development along with assessment tools

  • Handbook of International Adoption Medicine, The (ID: P0419)
    by Laurie Miller  (2005)
    A guide for physicians, parents and providers which offers the comprehensive book of its kind.

  • Handcrafted by God (ID: P0790)
    by Karen Dean-Turner  (1998)
    A story of how God prepares a family for their long-awaited child

  • Handling Those Dragons in Our Lives: How to Keep Stress from Managing Us (ID: C0352)
    by Maris Blechner  (2005)
    A look at how caring and over-stressed people can leash those dragons and keep them in their place.

  • Happy Adoption Day! (ID: P0854)
    by John McCuthcheon  (1996)
    Celebrate with a special book

  • Hate Hurts (ID: P0329)
    by Ellen Hofheimer Bettmann, Carol Stern-LaRosa  (2000)
    How children learn and unlearn prejudice

  • Healing Attachment - Related Traumas: Integrating Brain Research into Treatment Strategies (ID: A0337)
    by Victoria Kelly  (2001)
    Integration of research on attachment, trauma and brain development with intervention strategies.

  • Healing Attachment - Related Traumas: Integrating Brain Research into Treatment Strategies (ID: C0337)
    by Victoria Kelly  (2001)
    Integration of research on attachment, trauma and brain development with intervention strategies.

  • Healing Attachment and Relationship Disturbances in Children and Adolescents (ID: A0334)
    by Frank Kunstal  (2001)
    Understanding the role of family in helping children who have suffered early loss and techniques useful for families. (2 tapes)

  • *Healing Old Wounds - Part 2 (ID: A0054)
    by Sydney Duncan  (1989)
    Insights on the placement of minority children

  • Healing Power of the Family, The (ID: P0304)
    by Richard Delaney  (1997)
    Life with the disturbed foster or adopted child

  • Healing Trust Rebuilding the Broken Bond (ID: A0352)
    by Nancy Thomas  (1998)
    Offers insights and professional techniques to provide support for birth parents, foster and adoptive parents and professionals.

  • *Health Issues in Adoption (ID: A0074)
    by Laurie Miller  (1992)
    Concerns related to international adoption

  • *Health Issues: the Adopted Child (ID: A0034)
    by Kass Braden, Richard Ferber, Timothy Johnson, Gerald Keusck  ()
    Long term implications associated with issues such as poor nutrition on development

  • Health Issues: the Adopted Child (ID: V0031)
    by Kass Braden, Richard Ferber, Timothy Johnson, Gerald Keusck  (1989)
    Long term implications associated with issues such as poor nutrition on development

  • Heart of the Wood, The (ID: P0716)
    by Marguerite Davol  (1992)
    A beautifully illustrated tale of transformation and completion

  • Heaven (ID: P0345)
    by Angela Johnson  (1998)
    Marley finds out the truth about her adoption.

  • Helicopter, Drill Sergeants and Consultants (ID: A0016)
    by Jim Fay  ()
    Three models of parenting and how parents become trapped in the "threat cycle"

  • Hello, Aibek! (ID: P0387)
    by Kevin Quirk  (2003)
    The story of Kevin and Krista as they travel to Kazakhstan to meet their child.

  • Help for the Hopeless Child (ID: P0310)
    by Dr. Ronald Federici  (1998)
    Assessing and treating the post-institutionalized child

  • Helping Children Cope with Separation and Loss (ID: P0136)
    by Claudia Jewett Jarratt  (1982)
    How to help a child move through the stages of loss of a loved one

  • Helping Children Cope with Stress (ID: P0302)
    by Avis Brenner  (1984)
    A guide for parents and professionals

  • Helping Children Explore Feelings about Adoption of a Sibling (ID: A0103)
    by Linda Bayless, Marge Gildner  (1991)
    Techniques to help adopted children prepare for a new family member

  • Helping Children of Color to Deal with Discrimination (ID: A0123)
    by Cathie Reardon, Dennis Reardon  (1992)
    Personal experiences of a biracial family

  • Helping Children Overcome Learning Difficulties (ID: P0447)
    by Jerome Rosner  (1993)
    A step-by-step guide for parents and teachers, with new activities and strategies.

  • Helping Families of Asian Children (ID: C0366)
    by Ray-Ling Hou, Regina Levin  (2006)
    The workshop presenters focus on communicating about adoption, understanding loss and abandonment, developing a healthy racial identity, and developmental issues.

  • Helping Foster and Adoptive Children with Self-Esteem (ID: A0132)
    by Ken Watson  (1993)
    How adults can help adoptive children increase their self-esteem

  • Helping Foster and Adoptive Children with Self-Esteem (ID: A0220)
    by Ken Watson  (1994)
    Help children living away from their birth families to increase their self-esteem

  • Helping Parents with Behaviorally Challenging Children (ID: D0129)
    by Dr.Brenda McCreight  (2004)
    This 2 hour training identifies issues of loss and grief for any child, including long-term impact of neglect and abuse. Also presented are strategies for parents to enhance attachment .

  • Helping Parents with Behaviorally Challenging Children (ID: V0129)
    by Dr.Brenda McCreight  (2004)
    This 2 hour training identifies issues of loss and grief for any child, including long-term impact of neglect and abuse. Also presented are strategies for parents to enhance attachment .

  • Helping the Child Who is Physically or Educationally Handicapped Deal with Issues of Identity and Se (ID: A0151)
    by Joan McNamara  (1993)
    Ways to help children develop a sense of competency, self esteem and identity

  • Helping the Stork (ID: P0343)
    by Heidi Moss, Robert Moss, Carol Frost Vercollone  (1997)
    The choices and challenges of donor insemination

  • Helping Your Child Cope with Depression and Suicidal Thoughts (ID: P0313)
    by Philip Patros, Tonia Shamoo  (1990)
    A parent's guide for communicating

  • Helping Your Child Successfully Re-Visit Their Land of Birth (ID: A0143)
    by Hyan Sook Han, Jeffrey Mondloh  (1993)
    Korean tour preparation, itinerary, and the usage of Korean agency resources

  • Here I Am! (ID: P0757)
    by Susan Schroen  ()
    A lifebook kit for developmentally delayed children

  • Hi New Baby! (ID: P0915)
    by Robie Harris  (2000)
    A delightful picture book. The new baby has been born into the family, but that fact can be easily worked around for the family expanding with a newborn by adoption.

  • Hidden Contract in Adoption (ID: V0003)
    by James Mahoney  (1988)
    Discrimination and racism in adoption

  • High Risk - Children Without a Conscience (ID: P0171)
    by Ken Magid, Carole McKilvey  (1987)
    Case histories and suggestions for raising healthy children

  • High Times/Low Times: The Many Faces of Adolescent Depression (ID: P0389)
    by John E. Meeks  (1988)
    Provides parents with a perspective from which to evaluate teen behavior.

  • History and Future of Adoption, The (ID: A0291)
    by Ken Watson  (1992)
    A perspective on the changes

  • Holding Time (ID: P0166)
    by Martha Welch  (1988)
    A simple, scientific program based on the bond that forms when you hold your child

  • Home is Where the Heart Wants to Be (ID: P0752)
    by Margaret Miller, Robert Miller  (1993)
    Adopted children from Honduras and their struggles

  • 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

  • Homestudy, The (ID: A0070)
    by Diane Glidden  (1992)
    Highlights the process and requirements

  • Homework and School Work Issues (ID: A0017)
    by Foster Cline, Jim Fay  (1986)
    A practical, humorous discussion of issues such as fighting, poor grades and wanting to drop out of school

  • 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

  • Hope and Help for Depression (ID: P0785)
    by   (1997)
    Self-care handbook for people with depression and their families

  • Horace (ID: P0930)
    by Holly Keller  (1991)
    A picture book about family, differences and love. Preview by parents recommended.

  • How Bonds are Formed (ID: V0049)
    by Connell Watkins  (1992)
    Basic training on the process of bonding and attachment disorder

  • How Children Learn About Race (ID: D0125)
    by Grace Brace, Martha Naber  (2004)
    This session explores the developmental stages of how children become aware of racial differences, how they react and how adults can offer support for the learning of openness and acceptance of others.

  • How Children Learn About Race (ID: V0125)
    by Grace Brace, Martha Naber  (2004)
    This session explores the developmental stages of how children become aware of racial differences, how they react and how adults can offer support for the learning of openness and acceptance of others.

  • How Children Think About Adoption (ID: A0125)
    by Peggy Kirby, Peter Toscano  (1992)
    The effect of ages and stages on the understanding of adoption

  • How Children Think About Adoption (ID: V0103)
    by Peter Toscano  (2001)
    Improve communication with children of different ages

  • How Do You Really Feel About Your Child's Birth Family? (ID: A0221)
    by Linda Yellin  (1994)
    Increases awareness of how parents' feelings about birth family impact the child

  • How I Was Adopted (ID: P0825)
    by Joanna Cole  (1995)
    A brightly illustrated story of adoption

  • How It Feels to be Adopted (ID: P0201)
    by Jill Krementz  (1997)
    Adopted children and teens speak about their adoption

  • *How it Feels to be Adopted (ID: P0259)
    by Jill Krementz  (1983)
    Adopted children speak for themselves

  • How Micah Helped Build a Family (ID: P1024)
    by Deirdre O'Gorman Goldsmith  (2003)
    A story for foster and adopted children explaining movement from birth family to foster care to an adoptive family.

  • How the Adoptive Family Deals with Loss, Death and Divorce (ID: A0066)
    by Judith Schaffer  (1991)
    Special impacts for the adoptive family

  • How the Child Experiences Being Adopted (ID: A0282)
    by Jeff LaCure  (1994)
    The impact of being adopted and its effect on children's development

  • How the Child Experiences Being Adopted (ID: D0110)
    by Jeff LaCure  (2002)
    The impact of being adopted and its effect on development.

  • How the Child Experiences Being Adopted (ID: V0021)
    by Jeff LaCure  (1987)
    The impact of being adopted and its effect on children's development

  • How the Child Experiences Being Adopted (ID: V0110)
    by Jeff LaCure  (2002)
    The impact of being adopted and its effect on development.

  • How to Adopt a Child (ID: P0138)
    by Connie Crain, Janice Duffy  (1994)
    A comprehensive guide for prospective parents which answers the most frequently asked questions about adoption

  • How to Adopt A Child From Another Country (ID: P0273)
    by Eileen Wirth, Joan Worden  (1993)
    Discusses all aspects of foreign adoption

  • How to Adopt Internationally (ID: V0066)
    by   ()
    Presentation by the Los Ninos agency

  • How to be a Cool Parent in a Hot Situation (ID: A0203)
    by Jim Fay  (1992)
    Three rules for remaining cool in tense situations

  • How to Find Adoption Helpers (ID: V0024)
    by Kathryn Donley-Zeigler  (1987)
    Typical crisis periods for adoptive families and sources of support

  • How to Keep Stress from Managing Us (ID: C0364)
    by Maris Blechner  (2006)
    This workshop offers some theory and lots of practical things and advice about stress management.

  • How to Open An Adoption: A guide for parents and birthparents of minors (ID: P0903)
    by Patricia Martinez Dorner  (1998)
    It is guidebook taking you step by step through the process, examining along the way the emotional issues for all involved.

  • How to Parent So Children Will Learn (ID: A0063)
    by Sylvia Rimm Ph.D.  (1989)
    Tips for effective parenting

  • How to Raise an Adopted Child (ID: P0128)
    by Christina Lindstrom, Judith Schaffer  (1989)
    A guide to help your child flourish from infancy through adolescence

  • How to Raise an Adopted Child Age 0 to 8 (ID: V0045)
    by Judith Schaffer  (1991)
    Practical skills for parenting

  • How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk (ID: P0155)
    by Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish  (1980)
    Innovative ways to solve problems with communication and discipline

  • How to Tell Children They Are Adopted (ID: V0004)
    by Darlene Kloeppel, James Kloeppel, Tim O'Hanlon  ()
    Addresses the need for age-appropriate communication when discussing adoption

  • How Well Does Your IEP Measure Up? (ID: P0448)
    by Diane Twachtman-Cullen, Jennifer Twachtman-Reilly  (1998)
    A clear outline of what school districts can, and should do to meet their obligations to the children.

  • How You Became the Parent You Are (ID: A0315)
    by Benjamin Brucker, Foster Cline  (1996)
    Foundation concepts and attitudes

  • How You Became the Parent You Are - Side B (ID: A0346)
    by Benjamin Brucker, Foster Cline  (1996)
    Practical guide to parenting

  • Hummingbird King, The (ID: P0984)
    by Argentina Palacios  (2002)
    A Guatemalan legend from the ancient Mayans.

  • Humor, Laughter, Emotional Pain and Adoptive Parenting (ID: A0146)
    by Patrick O'Brien  (1993)
    The application of humor, laughter and other cathartic processes in adoption practice and parenting

  • I Am Adopted (ID: P0806)
    by Susan Lapsley  (1974)
    A child's story about belonging in a family

  • I Am Really A Princess (ID: P0879)
    by Carol Diggory Shields  (1993)
    Sparkling pictures help portray the heroine's passionate imagination of what life would be like if she were in the palace with the king and queen.

  • I Have a Question, God (ID: P0732)
    by Jeannette Ward  (1981)
    A young girl talks to God about her feelings on being adopted

  • I Have Roots and Branches (ID: V0134)
    by Flory Herman  (2004)
    Adoptees, including children and adults, share their thoughts and emotions about their adoption experience

  • I Hope You Have a Good Life (ID: P0383)
    by Campbell Armstrong  (2000)
    A true story of love, loss, search and reunion.

  • I Like Being Me - Poems for Children About Feeling Special (ID: P0779)
    by Judy Lalli  (1997)
    Invites children to cooperate, share, help others, tell the truth and more

  • I Love You Like Crazy Cakes (ID: P0916)
    by Rose Lewis  (2000)
    One woman's journey to adopt her daughter from China

  • I Love You When --- (ID: P0989)
    by John Edward Hasse  (2001)
    A picture book of love between parent and child.

  • I Love You with All My Heart (ID: P0890)
    by Noris Kern  (2002)
    A board book with appealing illustrations to enhance the tender dialogue about the love of parent for child.

  • I Miss My Foster Parents (ID: P0744)
    by Stefon Herbert  (1991)
    Two children write of their emotions after having been in foster care for three years

  • I Want Your Moo - A Story About Self-Esteem (ID: P0736)
    by Jill Neimark, Marcella Bakur Weiner  (1995)
    Toodles the turkey is victorious in her struggle for self worth as she saves the day by using the voice she so dislikes

  • I Wish for You a Beautiful Life (ID: P0274)
    by Sara Dorow  (1999)
    Letters from Korean birth mothers to their children

  • I Wonder... Teenagers Talk About Being Adopted (ID: V0123)
    by Vera Fahlberg  ()
    A diverse group of fourteen teenagers share their thoughts about adoption so that other families and professionals could learn about the impact of adoption on the lives of children and teenagers.

  • I'm A Big Sister (ID: P0906)
    by Joanna Cole  (1997)
    A picture book for the new big sister. The new baby could have arrived by birth or adoption.

  • I'm Brown and My Sister Isn't (ID: P0878)
    by Robbie O'Shea  (2002)
    The differences between a boy and his sister are told through the words of the young boy. A children's book with bright and active illustrations.

  • I'm Chocolate, You're Vanilla (ID: P0301)
    by Marguerite Wright  (1998)
    Raising healthy black and biracial children

  • I'm Gonna Like Me: Letting Off a Little Self-Esteem (ID: P0983)
    by Laura Cornell, Jamie Lee Curtis  (2002)
    For ages 4-8, this colorful picture book gives alternating points of view about liking oneself, with a boy and a girl sharing their feelings.

  • Identified Adoption (ID: A0131)
    by JoAnn Spitz  (1992)
    The process, challenges and rewards of identified adoptions

  • Identifying and Treating Child Sexual Abuse in Adopted Adolescents (ID: A0214)
    by Joseph Crumbley  (1992)
    A model of identifying, disclosing and treating childhood sexual abuse using individual and family systems

  • Idiot's Guide to Adoption, The (ID: P0219)
    by Christine Adamec  (1998)
    How to prepare for and survive the adoption process

  • If It Hadn't Been for Yoon Jun (ID: P0265)
    by Marie G. Lee  (1993)
    Geared for young teens, addresses racism and learning about one's own heritage

  • Impact of Genetics on Adoptive Families, The (ID: A0202)
    by Linda Brynjulfson  (1992)
    Comprehending and respecting a child's genetic makeup to assist parents with effective parenting

  • Impact of Loss Upon Adoptive Families (ID: V0005)
    by James Mahoney  (1988)
    The impact of early childhood trauma, attaching words to experiences

  • Impact of Previous Sexual Abuse on Children's Adjustment in Adoptive Placement (ID: A0217)
    by Jeanne Howard, Susan Smith  (1992)
    The impact of past sexual abuse on adjustment to placement

  • Impact of Transracial Adoptions, The (ID: V0105)
    by Joseph Crumbley  ()
    The impact on the child and family

  • Implementing MEPA at the Local Level (ID: A0199)
    by Panel Presentation  (1999)
    Panel presentation that focuses on the Multi-Ethnic Placement Act, its amendments and related aspects

  • Impossible Child, The In School, At Home (ID: P0902)
    by Dorothy Bamberg, Doris Rapp  (1986)
    A guide for caring teachers and parents

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

  • In Search of Mom - Journey of an Adoptee (ID: P0209)
    by Michael Watson  (1998)
    A young man's quest to fill in the blanks of his personal history

  • In the Name of Love - Consequences and Punishment (ID: A0320)
    by Benjamin Brucker, Foster Cline  (1996)
    A practical guide to parenting

  • In Their Own Voices (ID: P0319)
    by Rhonda Roorda, Rita Simon  (2000)
    Transracial adoptees tell their stories

  • Inca, The (ID: P0998)
    by Patricia McKissack  (1985)
    A part of the New True Book series, this book has easy to read text and colorful photographs.

  • Independent Adoption (ID: A0278)
    by Michael Goldstein  (1994)
    The how-to's, pitfalls and emotions involved in helping biological parents and adoptive parents to create adoptive families

  • India (ID: V0037)
    by Lois Ruskai Melina  (1988)
    See the people, culture and landscapes of India

  • India - Our Country (ID: P0876)
    by David Cumming  (1991)
    Photographs and interviews with children bring this introduction to the country of India alive for the young reader.

  • India: The Culture (ID: P0832)
    by Bobbie Kalman  (2001)
    A photographic journey through India

  • Inducement: The Language of the Abandoned (ID: A0184)
    by Helene Gershowitz  (1998)
    The negative feelings that adopted children can cause their parents and how to deal with these issues

  • Infancy and Early Toddlerhood (ID: A0322)
    by Benjamin Brucker, Foster Cline  (1996)
    A practical guide to parenting

  • Infant Bonding and Attachment: They are Different (ID: A0147)
    by Ken Watson  (1993)
    The impact of bonding and attachment issues on adoptive families

  • Infertile Couple as Client, The (ID: A0145)
    by Patricia Irwin Johnston  (1993)
    A method for helping couples regain control of their lives and make good decisions about adoption

  • Infertility and Identity (ID: P0216)
    by Lara L. Deveraux, Ann Jackoway Hammerman  (1998)
    New strategies for treatment

  • Infertility Book, The (ID: P0124)
    by Carla Harkness  (1992)
    A comprehensive medical and emotional guide

  • *Infertility, A Guide for the Childless Couple (ID: P0106)
    by Barbara Eck Menning  (1988)
    Medical information on infertility and support for emotional issues

  • Infertility, How Couples Can Cope (ID: P0111)
    by Linda Salzer  (1986)
    Advice and guidance for dealing with the social and emotional effects of infertility

  • Infertility, Your Questions Answered (ID: P0108)
    by Howard S. Jacobs, Machelle M. Seibel, S.L. Tan  (1995)
    Answers the most commonly asked questions on fertility, possible treatments and recent technology

  • Infertility: An Under-Acknowledged Subtext in African-American Adoptions (ID: A0236)
    by Judith Calica, Laura Pleasants  (1995)
    Outreach efforts of an infertility support organization and a coalition of adoption service agencies

  • Inside Transracial Adoption (ID: P0237)
    by Beth Hall, Gail Steinberg  (2000)
    Parenting strategies for intercountry or domestic adoptive families

  • Inside Transracial Adoption: Practical Strategies for Working with Families from Start to Finish (ID: A0329)
    by Beth Hall, Gail Steinberg  (2001)
    Concrete help for infancy through young adulthood for transracially adopted children as they navigate unique challenges.

  • *Insider's Guide to Adoption and Adoption Agencies - Massachusetts (ID: P0130)
    by Marc Weinreich  (1997)
    A comprehensive guide to the adoption process. Includes profiles of MA agencies

  • Insight into Adoption (ID: P0892)
    by Barbara Taylor Blomquist  (2001)
    What adoptive parents need to know about the fundamental differences between a biological and an adopted child and its effect on parenting.

  • Insight into Adoption Issues - Keynote Address (ID: V0007)
    by Barbara Tremitiere  (1987)
    20 years of changes within adoption

  • Integrating Christian Faith and Adoption (ID: A0234)
    by P. Autrey  (1995)
    A frank look at spirituality as it relates to motivation and expectations for adoption

  • Intercountry Adoption from China (ID: P0384)
    by Jacy L. Rojewski, Jay W. Rojewski  (2001)
    Examines cultural heritage and other post-adoption issues. A multi-disciplined, comprehensive review of the available literature supplements the study.

  • 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

  • International Adoptees: Discovering the Balance of Heritage and Ethnicity in Their Lives (ID: A0047)
    by Susan Soon-Keum Cox  (1990)
    The problems and concerns of being an international adoptee

  • International Adoption - Sensitive Advice for Prospective Parents (ID: P0189)
    by Jean Knoll, Mary-Kate Murphy  (1994)
    The process, challenges and emotions of adopting internationally

  • International Adoption Handbook, The (ID: P0412)
    by Myra Alperson  (1997)
    Provides the nuts and bolts of international adoption and being a transcultural family.

  • International Adoption: Challenges and Opportunities, 3rd Printing (ID: P0949)
    by Lois Hannon, Editor, Dorothy Sandstrom, Editor, Thais Tepper, Editor  (2003)
    A collection of significant articles by internationally recognized experts in the field of international adoption.

  • Interracial Families - A Generational Perspective (ID: V0093)
    by Susan Soon-Keum Cox  (2000)
    A generational perspective on some of the lifelong issues of international adoptees

  • Intimacy and Relationships (ID: A0113)
    by Claudia Jewett Jarratt  (1991)
    Issues raised by different levels of intimacy in relationships and how to deal with differences within the family

  • Introduction for Children (ID: A0325)
    by Benjamin Brucker, Foster Cline  (1996)
    A practical guide to parenting

  • Introduction to Adoption for Family and Friends (ID: A0045)
    by Lois Ruskai Melina  (1990)
    Overview of adoption and how to support adoption among friends and family

  • Introduction to Attachment (ID: A0159)
    by Lisa Blunt, Debra Combs  (1997)
    Resolve bonding difficulties with your child

  • Is Adoption for You? (ID: P0223)
    by Christine Adamec  (1998)
    Information to help you make the right choice

  • Is Adoption The Right Choice for You? (ID: P0884)
    by An Adoption Alliance Pact  ()
    A collection of articles from diverse writers to help the pre-adoptive individual answer this question.

  • Is That Behavior Anger in Disguise? (ID: V0046)
    by Connell Watkins  (1992)
    Learn to identify the signs and symptoms of angry behavior

  • Is That Your Sister? (ID: P0924)
    by Catherine and Sherry Bunin  (1992)
    The story of a transracial adoptive family told by the six-year adopted daughter. Provides insight into the child's experience.

  • Is the Tail Wagging the Dog in Your Home? (ID: A0222)
    by James Mahoney  (1994)
    Learn how not to let the child push your b