Adoption is an increasingly widespread and accepted reality in our society, but it is a long and sometimes hard road that for most is unknown to us. “Children of colors. Everything you need to know about adoption ”is a beautifully illustrated adoption guide.
The book includes the testimony of six families, including a single mother, who have fulfilled the greatest of her dreams, overcoming all obstacles, waiting and administrative obstacles.
A beautiful book that can guide and support people who are considering adopting a child, who are in it or have already extended the family thanks to adoption, as well as to bring this reality closer to other readers.
From the Chinese adventure of a young couple, to the adoption of a girl in Ethiopia, through the experience of a marriage that went to adopt Colombia, these stories full of humanity will inspire those who are considering opening the door to children of colors.
In addition to practical information about the adoption process, "Children of Colors" has the added value of having the personal testimonies of families who have already been through it.
When is the best time to consider adopting, what are the procedures to achieve the certificate of suitability and the requirements to adopt in different countries of the world, advice, problems and solutions ...
The reality of the child arrived at the family is also addressed in the book. The author is Ilde Llanes and is illustrated by Conrad Roset, with colorful and emotional drawings that do not leave you indifferent and you can take a look at their website.
This is the book contents index:
1. Colored families What people decide to adopt? Miriam and Alejandro (parents of a biological son and an adopted daughter in China) Elisa and Nacho (parents of an adopted girl in Ethiopia) Blanca and Quique (parents of two older brothers adopted in Colombia) Natalia (single parent mother of a conceived biological daughter by artificial insemination and another kafalada girl in Morocco) Beatriz and Jesús (parents of an adopted boy in Russia) María Luisa (single parent mother of a biological son and a girl adopted in Ethiopia)
2. Decided, I will adopt! The stork does not arrive The desire to be parents
3. Start paperwork The basic procedures for international adoption Requirements required to adopt Which applicants have preference? The training course
4. The dreaded interviews The evaluation of the parents: by TIPAI or by free Face to face with the psychologist How do I tell my eldest son? Today the social worker comes home
5. The technicians look The opinion of psychologists and social workers Adoptive and biological parents: nothing to do How the psychologist evaluates potential adoptive parents What does the social worker examine when he comes home How to prepare for interviews Families who already have children Single-parent families Each country is a world : requirements to adopt
6. Certificate of suitability The psychosocial report to be adoptive parents And what happens when the report is negative? They have given me the suitability!
7. An endless pregnancy The long wait for administrative pregnancy I am struck by doubts Pregnant in full adoption Tips to cope with waiting
8. We are already parents! The assignment: first photo of my child Processing with ECAI or free? Adopt brothers: difficult and rewarding decision
9. A journey that changes our lives Waiting in the country of adoption Alone or with biological children? United for a red son
10. Finally together! The encounter: from dream to reality With a lot of tact: the importance of caress The end is the beginning
- Dictionary of international adoption
- Links of interest
We are sure that the illustrated adoption guide “Children of colors. Everything you need to know about adoption ” It can serve as support for adoptive families, and the rest we will know more about the adoption process and the difficulties and satisfactions faced by its protagonists.
