Annotated Bibliography
What is Adoption?
1.) Allen, Mardi and Dickerson, James. “The Basics of Adoption:
A Guide for Building Families in the U.S. and Canada.” Greenwood
Publishing Group. 2006
http://books.google.com/books?id=rIA0BAyVLTgC&pg=PA1&ots=
vZqt_EI6Ur&dq=Book+Adoption+Process&sig=0sbAHUhgBjjiuIYnEbHt8Q5Y
The Basics of Adoption: A Guide for Building Families in the U.S. and Canada by James Dickerson and Mardi Allen this site informs you on what is ahead in your life if you’re planning to adopt. It tells you how the number of white babies has declined due to other reasons of the parents.
2.) Dictionary of English Language, Fourth
Edition. Houghton Mifflin Company. 2006
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/adoption
This website provides the definitions for vocabulary words.
Who Normally Adopts?
3.) Price, Janet and Shildrick, Margrit. “Feminist
Theory and the Body.” Taylor & Francis. 1999
http://books.google.com/books?id=aBRUjxPk_YUC&pg=PA194&ots=FYMotIxRqe&dq=
infertility+in+women&sig=TNywvFQoQaEd2C5dNsJd9rCbD0
Feminist Theory and the Body by Janet Price and Margrit
Shildrick is an informative book that talks about the reproductive system
of a female. It discusses the problems females’ face that can cause
infertility.
4.) Jequier, Anne. “ Male Infertility: A Guide for the Clinician.”
Blackwell Publishing. 2000
http://books.google.com/books?id=ULWh1Wc1nKMC&pg=PA1&ots=1NmzrNsvrq&dq=
Books+infertile&sig=vlQ-2TC5uvKC0q3qC23iehVBvAo
Male Infertility: A Guide for the Clinician by Anne Jequier
is a source of what infertility is. It explains why some men are infertile
and that causes them to adopt.
5.) Clarke, Jean and Dawson, Connie. “ Growing Up Again: Parenting
Ourselves, Parenting Our Children.” Hazelden. 1998
http://books.google.com/books?id=Gl4MHENOYIgC&pg=PA251&ots=YOpMV6UzUS&dq=
why+are+children+adopted&sig=SVLnYNeAeRBSTD1RWd9pdnFU
Growing Up Again: Parenting Ourselves, Parenting Our
Children is a book about the many different reasons why people adopt.
It explains in detail what each reason may be, for instance orphans.
6.) Chennells, Prue and Hammond, Christ. “ Adopting a Child: A Guide
for People Interested in Adoption.” BAAF. 1998
http://books.google.com/books?id=ZtHHAAAACAAJ&dq=people+who+adopt+children
Adopting a Child: People who are interested in adoption
is an overview of who wants to adopt and who can actually go through with
the process. It goes through how involved you would have to be in the
child’s life.
7.) Irving, Shae. “ Nolo’s Encyclopedia Of Everyday Law: Answers
To Your Most Frequently Asked Legal Questions.” Nolo. 1996, 1999,
2002, 2003, and 2005
http://books.google.com/books?id=FdoqVpc7TtwC&pg=PT360&ots=HsKUHJrjT&dq=
people+who+adopt+children&sig=aUpo4ViW9Skpeo6ZVR3Aph6b72g#PPP1,M1
The Nolo’s Encyclopedia it discusses the most legal
questions that are normally asked. In the encyclopedia discusses who and
who can not adopt. It also gives the readers a feel of the procedures
of the different people.
8.) “ What kinds of people Adopt.” AFIL. 26
July 2007
http://www.adoption.org.uk/information/who_adopts.html
This website contains useful information about the different
people who adopt. It provides information that regards to the agencies
where one can adopt a child. The page also informs about the basics of
what adoption is.
Who does not adopt?
9.) Belge, Kathy. “ Lesbian and Gay Adoption Rights.” The
New York Times Company. 2007. 2 July 2007
http://lesbianlife.about.com/cs/families/a/adoption.htm
Lesbians struggle with there misidentified personalities.
Anita Bryant led others to believe gays and lesbians are child molesters.
10.) “To heavy to Adopt.” BBC News. 17 October
2006. 2 July 2007
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/6056516.stm
In this site it explains the struggles of adopting in
the UK. The UK focus there decision on the weight of the adoptive parent
or parents. Those who want to adopt are disgusted with this and feel another
way should be used based upon decision.
11.) Citizens Advice. “Advice Guide.” Adviceguide.org.uk.
1 June 2007. 9 July 2007
http://216.239.51.104/search?q=cache:uPUmT8rXoHIJ:
www.adviceguide.org.uk/f_adopting_a_child.pdf+who+is+not+allowed+
to+adopt&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=117&gl=us
In this site Advice guide basically explains why certain
people can’t adopt. Tells about the different types of people who
can adopt and why they can. Advice Guide basically sums up everything
you need to know when you have unanswered questions about adoption.
12.) Belge, Kathy. “ Both Sides of the Issue.”
The New York Times Company. 2007. 3 July 2007.
http://lesbianlife.about.com/cs/families/a/adoption_2.htm
This site contains the information about homosexual homes.
The controversy over the homosexual homes is that children should grow
up in a two parent heterosexual home. Some think that it doesn’t
matter who raises the child as long as the love and care is still there
regardless of the parent’s sexual orientation.
13.) “Expert Gay Adoption Tips.” Life Tips. 2007. 11 July
2007.
http://gaymarriage.lifetips.com/cat/64295/gay-adoption/index.html
This site talks about same sex adoption and what countries
and states allow it. It also states that the problem with same sex adoption
is that the children will grow up unhealthy psychologically because of
same sex adoption. Also how same sex adoptions should go about adoption
because some states may deny them of adopting.
14.) Levin, Michael and Thomas, Laurence. “ Sexual Orientation and
Human Rights.” Rowman & Littlefield. 1999
http://books.google.com/books?id=w4LBO4Pw2_cC&pg=PA135&ots=yPYkJvnbpa&dq=
homosexuals+and+adoption&sig=ZThF_x2wO3i-MGbESTzePpMPyvU
In this book Sexual Orientation and Human Rights it analyzes
the orientation does matter to certain agencies in certain states. Every
state does not allow same sex adoption. Even though gays and lesbians
have equal rights some states disagree with them adopting.
15.) Allen, Mardi and Dickerson James. “ Basics of Adoption.”
Greenwood Press. 2006
http://books.google.com/books?id=rIA0BAyVLTgC&pg=PA168&ots=vZqs4CH8Uv&dq=
homosexuals+and+adoption&sig=9b6IHEydbWcGkvZrSxxH3Wxz_Q0
In this book called Basics of Adoption have the biblical
beliefs of why homosexual relations are wrong. The discussion of politians
speaking out on the wrongs of same sex adopting. Most people feel that
children growing up in a same sex home have in proper ways.
Why do people adopt?
16.) Pera Renee. “Leading the Way.” MSNBC.com.
2007. 7 July, 2007
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14870541/site/newsweek/?page=8
The site talks about the health problems that prevent
natural birth and lean towards adoption. It talks about Rene Pera, a human
biologist that focuses on infertility. She studies every day finding ways
to have natural birth and preventing infertility.
What is the Adoption Process?
17.) “Giving up a Child for Adoption.” Cape
Gateway. 11 February 2004. 25 July 2007
http://www.capegateway.gov.za/eng/directories/services/11575/17446
This website gives you key information on giving up your
child for adoption. It provides the steps of what has to happen before
anyone can adopt the child. In conclusion it tells you how the agency
will assist in helping you through the entire process.
18.) Irving, Shae. “ Nolo’s Encyclopedia Of Everyday Law.”
Nolo. 1996, 1999, 2002, 2003, and 2005
http://books.google.com/books?id=FdoqVpc7TtwC&pg=PT360&ots=HsKUHJrjT&dq=
people+who+adopt+children&sig=aUpo4ViW9Skpeo6ZVR3Aph6b72g#PPP1,M1
The Nolo’s Encyclopedia it discusses the most legal
questions that are normally asked. In the encyclopedia discusses who and
who can not adopt. It also gives the readers a feel of the procedures
of the different people.
19.) Rickel, Annette. “ Teen Pregnancy and Parenting.” Taylor
and Francis. 1989
http://books.google.com/books?id=0STvjJnYirYC&pg=PA25&ots=w6DEFAMHoG&dq=
teens+with+adoption&sig=DKAfRobhzw3Wfx0y6wwJhk1I3Ws
In the book Teen Pregnancy and Parenting by Annette Rickel she addresses the issues teens face when making a decision about there future. The book also discusses how adoption is a choice of unwanted of the child rather then resulting in abortion. Most women who abort are unmarried and are teens who are trying to hide from there parents.
Statistics
20.) “Adoption Statistics 2006.” International Adoption Stories.
2007. 19 July 2007.
http://www.internationaladoptionstories.com/adoption-statistics.htm
In this website it talks about the difference in adoption
from United States from 2005 to 2006.
21.) “Trans racial Adoption.” Adoption Media,
LLC. 1995 – 2007. 25 July 2007
http://statistics.adoption.com/information/interracialadoptionstatistics.html
In this website the stats are based on Tran racial families
from adoption. There are also laws that forbid placement of a child based
on race. Also studies of false assumptions of adjustment of the child’s
life in a home of a different race.
Types of Adoption
22.) “Introduction to Tran racial or Tran cultural
adoption.” Adoption Media, LLC. 1995 – 2007. 25 July 2007
http://transracial.adoption.com/interracial/Introduction-to-Transracial-or-Transcultural-Adoption.html
This site talks about the process of interracial adoption.
How most parents try to adopt different races of children for many different
reasons.
23.) “Relative Adoption.” Adoption Media,
LLC. 1995 – 2007. 13 July 2007.
http://relative.adoption.com/
This site states the difference of adoption laws by state.
The website also talks about differences between relative adoption and
stepparent adoption. Also how relative adoptions are treated very differently
than other forms of adoptions.
24.) Haag, Diane. “Building Multicultural homes.” The Times.
March 2007. 1 July 2007
http://www.shreveporttimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/
20070702/LIVING/707020330/1004/LIVING
This site tells us about the process of international
adoption. It also shows the celebrity life of the international babies
rather than American babies. This site also tells how international adoption
has doubled since 1996.
25.) “Stepchild Adoption.” Adoption Media,
LLC. 1995 – 2007. 4 July 2007
http://step-child.adoption.com/
This website has essential information on stepchild adoption.
The site also explains the time frame within the legal agreements and
the requirements in order for the step parent to adopt the child.
26.) “Stepparent Adoption.” Adoption Media,
LLC. 2004. 4 July 2007.
http://library.adoption.com/Laws-Legal-Issues/Step-Parent-Adoptions/article/117/1.html
This is a continued site on stepchild adoption and it
stresses the same issue. It then goes on to talk about the laws that differ
from state to state.
27.) American Baby Magazine. “ Types of Adoption.” Meredith
Corporation. 2007. 30 June 2007
http://www.parents.com/parents/story.jsp?catref=cat2180008&storyid=
/templatedata/ab/story/data/typesofadoption_03132003.xml
This website talks about the types of adoption. There
are several different types of adoption. Each type of adoption is handled
very differently from the others.
28.) “Adoption of a Relative.” Mamas Health.com
2000 – 2007. 23 July, 2007
http://www.mamashealth.com/adopt/relative.asp
The website contains information on the reasons why some
people look to relative adoption. The text defines what is actually considered
as relative adoption. We looked at the information stating what they consider
relative adoption.
29.) Craft, Carrie. “ Adult Adoptions.” The
New York Times Company. 2007. 4 July 2007.
http://adoption.about.com/od/typesofadoption/a/adultadopt.htm
This site contained information of reasons why adult
adoption might be considered. We looked at the information that told us
these reasons. This site also told about the laws in the different states
on adult adoption.
30.) Ashe, Nancy. “ Adopting an Adult.” Adopting.org.
1995- 2007. 5 July 2007.
http://www.adopting.org/adoptions/adopting-an-adult-how-to-adopt-an-adult-person.html
This website explains what happens after an adult adoption
finalizes. It explains the definition and the reasons why a person might
use adult adoption. We viewed the section that talked about the effects
after the adult adoption.
31.) Pollock, Jeanette. “ Are You Thinking About
Gay Adoption.” EzineArticles.com 2007. 6 July 2007
http://ezinearticles.com/?Are-You-Thinking-About-Gay-Adoption&id=326007
In this website it talks about how some states approve,
but Florida remains against same sex adoption. In same sex adoption people
are concerned about how the child will be raised. No one can conclude
how the child will turn out once it is raised by the same sex parents.
32.) “Expert Gay Adoption Tips.” Life Tips. 2007. 11 July
2007.
http://gaymarriage.lifetips.com/cat/64295/gay-adoption/index.html
This site talks about same sex adoption and what countries
and states allow it. It also states that the problem with same sex adoption
is that the children will grow up unhealthy psychologically because of
same sex adoption. Also how same sex adoptions should go about adoption
because some states may deny them of adopting.
33.) “State Adoption Laws.” Adoption Media, LLC. 1995 –
2007. 14 July 2007.
http://laws.adoption.com/statutes/state-adoption-laws.html
This site contains the states laws concerning adoption.
It contains information of access of adoptions and consent of adoptions.
It also talks about the regulations of adopting.
34.) “Second Parent Adoption.” The Human Rights Campaign.
2007. 12 July 2007
http://www.hrc.org/Template.cfm?Section=Adoption&CONTENTID=18341&TEMPLATE=/
ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm
In this website it discusses second parent adoption which
another spouse can adopt legally without marriage. This happens in cases
of gay families.
35.) “Open Adoption: You Make the Choices.”
Open Adoption.com. 2007. 16 July 2007
http://www.openadoption.com/
This website talks about what open adoption is. How open
adoption can be beneficial for certain birth mother cases. It also states
how the child will understand more with birth parents in there lives.
36.) “Introduction to Open Adoption.” Adoption
Media, LLC. 1995 – 2007. 16 July 2007
http://open.adoption.com/
This site is about how open adoption is only good in
some cases. The confliction between the two parents can become fatal.
It can also harm the child because of the image it will receive from the
adoptive parents and the birth parents.
37.) Craft, Carrie. “ Adult Adoptions.” The New York Times
Company. 2007. 4 July 2007.
http://adoption.about.com/od/typesofadoption/a/adultadopt.htm
This site contained information of reasons why adult
adoption might be considered. We looked at the information that told us
these reasons. This site also told about the laws in the different states
on adult adoption.
38.) Ashe, Nancy. “ Adopting an Adult.” Adopting.org. 1995-
2007. 5 July 2007.
http://www.adopting.org/adoptions/adopting-an-adult-how-to-adopt-an-adult-person.html
This website explains what happens after an adult adoption
finalizes. It explains the definition and the reasons why a person might
use adult adoption. We viewed the section that talked about the effects
after the adult adoption.
39.) “Working with Gay and Lesbian Adoptive Parents.”
R & C Communications, Inc. 2000. 27 July 2009
http://www.adoptions.com/aecgaylez.html
This website speaks on different situations that are
brought among the gay community. They also talk about the myth and facts
and what the law says about the gay community adopting.
40.) “Adoption Types.” NACAC. 27 July 2009
http://www.nacac.org/howtoadopt/adoptiontypes.html
This website contains information on the different types
of adoption. In particular we looked at the international type of adoption
that gave us some good information.
41.) “Types of Adoption.” Adoption Services, Inc. 2005. 24
July 2007.
http://www.adoptionservices.org/adoption/adoption_types.htm
This site touch bases with how adopted children find their biological parents. It also talks about interstate and intrastate adoption.
Why was I Adopted?
42.) “Why Do Parents Put Their Children Up For
Adoption.” Earth’s Magic Inc. 2000- 2007. 20 July 2007
http://www.thelaboroflove.com/articles/why-do-parents-put-their-children-up-for-adoption/
This website consists of the information of why children
are given up for adoption. The many different reasons young mothers have
to give up there children. Also how every child in adoption have different
situations why they are given up.
43.) “Teen Parenting.” Mission Hospitals. 2005. 12 July 2007
http://missionwomen.org/teens/your_body/sexuality/responsibility/teen_parenting.htm
This site talks about teen pregnancy and the decisions
they have to make. Teen pregnancy is difficult because of the teen’s
situation. It also lists ways of choosing your decision that best fits
your future.
44.) “Adoption.” Pregnancy Options.
http://www.pregnancyoptions.info/pregnant.htm#9
This site provides informative text on pregnant woman.
They tell you about decisions and support that you have within agencies.
Also how to make the right decision based on your child’s future.
45.) Douglas, Anthony and Philpot, Terry. “ Adoption: Changing Families,
Changing Times.” Routledge. 2003
http://books.google.com/books?id=zUtRSX4f4TEC&pg=PA233&ots=KZY-NXBcis&dq=what+is+adoption&sig=9lcP0PMyJIeV1m5WhtN8T-y_M4k
In this book
Adoption: Changing Families, Changing Times it explains
how the views of adoption has changed over the years. The book discusses
the media views of how adoption is. It then goes on to explain what types
of children are placed up for adoption.
46.) Rickel, Annette. “ Teen Pregnancy and Parenting.” Taylor
& Francis. 1989
http://books.google.com/books?id=0STvjJnYirYC&pg=PA25&ots=w6DEFAMHoG&dq=
teens+with+adoption&sig=DKAfRobhzw3Wfx0y6wwJhk1I3Ws
In the book Teen Pregnancy and Parenting by Annette Rickel
she addresses the issues teens face when making a decision about there
future. The book also discusses how adoption is a choice of unwanted of
the child rather then resulting in abortion. Most women who abort are
unmarried and are teens who are trying to hide from there parents.
47.) Crook, Marion. “ The Face in Mirror: Teens and Adoption.”
Arsenal Pulp Press. 1941
http://books.google.com/books?id=bvWpOL8KVncC&pg=PP1&ots=MM8jrCArGL&dq=
teens+and+adoption&sig=KgYHtqm9RRG1a6dpyw-PWIcuU7A#PPA14,M1
In this book called The Face in the Mirror Teenagers and Adoption by Marion Crook travels east to get answers from adopted teenagers. What she discovers is unbelievable. The responses from the different teenagers was something she didn't expect when she has to adopted boys herself.
Who are my Biological Parents?
48.) “Finding Biological Parents.”
Theknowmore.com. 2007. 24 July 2007
http://theknowmore.com/finding_biological_parents.html
This website introduces the different ways for searching
for you biological parents. It tells you how long it takes and also how
you can find out if you biological parents are looking for you.
Being Adopted Affects My Life?
49.) Kaplan, Sharon and Silverstein, Deborah. “ Life Long Issues
Adoption.” Adoption Media, LLC. 1995- 2007. 22 July 2007
http://library.adoption.com/Parenting-and-Families/Lifelong-Issues-in-Adoption/article/256/1.html
This site talks about the life long feelings of adopted
children. The site explains the mentality of adopted children and why
they feel this way.
How do I tell my child they are adopted?
50.) Crenshaw, Jeanette and Rittmayer Joy. “At what age should I
tell my child they are adopted.” iVillage. 1995- 2007. 23 July 2007
http://parenting.ivillage.com/baby/badoption/0,,lz_9pbr,00.html
This site talks about when you should tell the child
they were adopted. Tell them in a positive way regardless of the situation
and tell them when they can truly understand what adoption is.
51.) Gulden, Van Holly and Rabb, Lisa. “ Real Parents Real Children:
Parenting the Adopted Children.” The Crossroad Publishing Co. 2004
http://books.google.com/books?id=hjEsSEvwJykC&pg=PA150&ots=9DD3YynLYk&dq=Books
+where+to+go+to+give+your+child+up+for+adoption&sig=keE7oFiTUBCBjwLX4PqoFoeboGs
In the book Real Parents Real Children: Parenting the
Adopted Child it deals with information on how to tell your adopted child
that they were adopted. It breaks down the different ways and you should
do so depending on the child’s age. Also the book discusses at what
age you should tell the child that they are adopted.
Teens
52.) “Teen Parenting.” Mission Hospitals.
2005. 12 July 2007
http://missionwomen.org/teens/your_body/sexuality/responsibility/teen_parenting.htm
This site talks about teen pregnancy and the decisions
they have to make. Teen pregnancy is difficult because of the teen’s
situation. It also lists ways of choosing your decision that best fits
your future.
Agencies
53.) “Questions to ask Before Choosing an Adoption Agency.”
Adoptive Families. 2007. 25 July 2007
http://theadoptionguide.com/process/articles/agency-questions
This website gives you information that you should use
when choosing you agency. It gives you questions you should ask and questions
that are normally asked.
54.) “How do I find a Good Agency.” Adoption Media, LLC. 1995
– 2007. 25 July 2007
http://faq.adoption.com/questions/how-do-i-find-a-good-agency.html
This site informs you on your choosing you agency by
what you are interested in. It also concludes the basics you should have
ready when meeting with the agency.
Foster Homes
55.) “Foster care and Adoption for waiting Children.” Adoption
Media, LLC. April 18, 2001. 25 July 2007
http://library.adoption.com/foster-parenting-and-adoption/foster-care-and-adoption-for-waiting-children/article/45/1.html
This website informs readers on what foster care is.
Studies show 117,000 kids are in foster care. They explain the chances
that a foster child has on getting adopted.
Did You Know
56.) “The Cost of adopting : a fact sheet for families page 1.”
Adoption Media, LLC. 1995- 2007. 27 July 2009
http://costs.adoption.com/articles/the-costs-of-adopting-a-factsheet-for-families.html
This information brings about information on the costs of adoption from
different aspects of the topic. We looked at the range of how much adoption
costs in general.
57.) “The Adopted Child.” American Academy
of Child Adolescent Psychiatry. 2007. 27 July 2009
http://aacap.org/page.ww?name=The+Adopted+Child§ion=Facts+for+Families
This site gives information on the children who are adopted every year
in the United States. There are approximately 120,000 kids adopted each
year here in the U.S. This information in particular we used in our site.
58.) “Enrich Your Life With A Fury Friend.” American Human
Association. 2007. 27 July 2009
http://www.americanhumane.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pa_adoption
This site gives information on saving animals. They talk
about adopting the pet to save these animals.
59.) “International Adoption.” The Adoption
Guide. 2007. 27 July 2009
http://www.theadoptionguide.com/options/international-adoption
This website provides the reader with information on the process of adoption
and the costs. It also tells the reader about international adoption in
countries like China, Russia, Korea and Vietnam.
60.) “Who places Children For Adoption.”
Pregnancy and Parenting. 1995- 2007. 27 July 2009
http://parenting.ivillage.com/baby/badoption/0,,6f0b,00.html
The site is for parents wondering about pregnancy and informs the parent
on their babies. There is a section about adoption which answers the question
of who places children for adoption.
61.) “What kind of People Adopt.” Adoption Information Line.
2007. 27 July 2007
http://www.adoption.org.uk/information/who_adopts.html
This website contains useful information about the different
people who adopt. It provides information that regards to the agencies
where one can adopt a child. The page also informs about the basics of
what adoption is.
62.) “Transracial Adotion.” Adoption Media,
LLC. 1995 - 2007. 27 July 2009
http://statistics.adoption.com/information/interracial-adoption-statistics.html
The site informs readers on statistic of interracial
adoption. It defines what interracial adoption is and provides research
information.
63.) “Birth Family Search.” Adoption Media,
LLC. 1995 – 2007. 27 July 2009
http://statistics.adoption.com/information/adoption-statistics-birth-family-search.html
The site provides statistics answering the questions of the attitudes of triad members toward searching, why do adoptees search, and how many adoptees search.