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elissaann26elissaann26 member
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I noticed on your blog that your agency requires/recommends that you read 14 books.  I apologize if I missed this already, but would you mind listing the books?  Even though we are in the foster parenting world, I figured these books could helpful!  TIA!

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  • bumpuser794640bumpuser794640 member

    Sure!  They have a few more that are for those adopting from foster care, so I've added those at the bottom (the ones in bold!).

    Brodzinsky, D., Schechter, M. D., & Henig, R. M. (1992). Being adopted: The lifelong search for self.

    Sorosky, A. D., Baran, A., & Pannor, R. (1978). The adoption triangle: The effects of the sealed record on adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive parents.

    Silber, K., & Speedlin, P. (1983). Dear Birthmother: Thank you for our baby.

    Silber, K., & Dorner, P. M. (1990). Children of open adoption and their families.

    Severson, R. W. (1990). A letter to adoptive parents on open adoption.

    Melina, L. R. (1986). Raising adopted children: A manual for adoptive parents

    Melina, L. R., & Roszia, S. K. (1993). The open adoption experience: A complete guide for adoptive and birth families--from making the decision through the child's growing years.

    Johnston, P. I. (1992). Adopting after infertility.

    Gilman, L. (1984). The adoption resource book.

    Gritter, J. L., & Child Welfare League of America. (2000). Lifegivers: Framing the birthparent experience in open adoption

    Gritter, J. L. (1997). The spirit of open adoption.

    Gritter, J. L. (1989). Adoption without fear.

    Duxbury, M. (2007). Making room in our hearts: Keeping family ties through open adoption.

    Dischler, P. A. (2006). Because I loved you: A birthmother's view of open adoption. 

    Gray, Deborah D.  Nurturing Adoptions: Creating Resilience After Neglect and Trauma

    Gray, Deborah D.  Attaching in Adoption

    Keck, Gregory  Adopting the Hurt Child: Hope for Families with Special-Needs Kids

    McCreight, Brenda Pareting Your Adopted Older Child: How to Overcome the Unique Challenges and Raise a Happy and Healthy Child

    Purvis, Karyn  The Connected Child

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  • potatoheadpotatohead member
    Wow. I just checked my city's public library database and I'm disappointed that they don't have any of these titles.  Did your agency provide the books?
    Lilypie Fifth Birthday tickers Lilypie First Birthday tickers

    after several m/c, DD#1 born 7-7-08, more m/c and failed IVF, started adoption process March 2011, matched Oct 2, 2012, DD#2 born 10-31-12
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  • bumpuser794640bumpuser794640 member
    Potatohead - I was only able to find 3 of the titles at the university library I work at.  I've slowly been requesting the others through Interlibrary Loan.  Check with your public library to see if they participate in the Interlibrary Loan program - this will allow you to request books from other libraries world-wide to be sent to your library for you to check out.  :)
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  • elissaann26elissaann26 member
    Awesome!  Thank you so much!  I'm definitely going to put some of these on my reading list!
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  • potatoheadpotatohead member
    Perfect.  Thanks for sharing your list!
    Lilypie Fifth Birthday tickers Lilypie First Birthday tickers

    after several m/c, DD#1 born 7-7-08, more m/c and failed IVF, started adoption process March 2011, matched Oct 2, 2012, DD#2 born 10-31-12
    Hope Wait Pray Adoption Blog
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