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What is Adoption? For Kids!

by Jeanette Yoffe

A child-centered introduction to adoption

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A child-centered introduction to adoption

Jeanette Yoffe’s book explains how adoptive families are formed and gives children language for feelings that can accompany adoption, including grief and loss. Its simple explanations are intended to support honest conversations about adoption and the different experiences involved. The author’s background as both a licensed psychotherapist and an adoptee informs the book’s attention to adoption-related emotional challenges and mental health support.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 who are learning about adoption
  • Families connected by adoption looking for a conversation starter
  • Adults supporting children as they discuss adoption-related feelings

Themes

Adoption and family formationGrief and lossEmotional supportOpen conversations about adoption

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Book overview

A book appropriate for all children and families connected by adoption. Beautifully illustrated, this work provides a deeper understanding of how the adoption process works and the feelings that many children have about being adopted. Written in simple terms it aims to inspire an honest conversation about the realities of how adoptive families are formed today. This book is authored by a licensed psychotherapist, who is also an adoptee and who's first hand experience provides a special insight into the complex feelings for all involved. The book provides adoption competent mental health interventions specifically focused on adoption related challenges, and educates the reader about dealing with issues around grief and loss.

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