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Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Family & other relationships > Adoption & tracing birth parents
Many families want to adopt, but do not have the large amount of
money it takes to complete a private domestic or international
adoption. Some quickly give up the idea of adopting and are left
feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and discouraged. Those who choose
to proceed often take out large loans or borrow from family and
friends which adds to the financial pressure on the family. Author
Julie Gumm shares proven strategies from her own experience as well
as from others that include applying for grants, creative
budgeting, and fundraising that prospective adoptive parents can
use to prepare for and avoid those high costs associated with
adoption.
Our Furry Son is a short story about Lio, a little kitten lost in
the city, who is taken to an animal shelter, where there are only
two alternatives: adoption or death. Just when he was losing hope,
he is adopted by a woman and her husband who become his saving
angels. The kitten has a special charisma, and some mysterious
behaviors. He shows his gratitude by a profound love, so much so,
that his parents cannot help but feel moved. They share emotions
and experiences that make them a real family. The parents learn to
understand his language and how to take care of him. Lio becomes
the child that they never had and are grateful to life for this
wonderful gift.
Gentle, imaginative Hetty feels at home with her kindly parents but
struggles to find her place in a new school. She takes refuge in
her secret forest hideaway. When an accident forces her to rely on
others, will Hetty find what it takes to grow up and fit in? And is
a mysterious stranger watching over her?
Based on dozens of intensive interviews with parents, clinical
psychologists, teachers, therapists, and more, Alina's Story shows
the journey of Alina, a little girl adopted from Russia. After
living in an orphanage during her early life, Alina is confused and
scared by the outside world. There are so many people, so much
noise . . . Her new family loves her, but Alina finds it hard to
trust them. What if they hurt her? Or go away and leave her alone?
It is hard for Alina to talk about her feelings, so when she is
upset or worried, she throws big tantrums that scare her family.
Luckily, her mama and papa won't give up on helping Alina. They
take her to nice doctors and finally a special school so that Alina
can learn new skills. Slowly, Alina begins to trust other people
and gets better at expressing her feelings and solving problems.
For the first time in her life, she realizes she is truly safe and
loved . . . and she loves her new family in return. This book is
part of the ORP Library series of disabilities books.
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