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Cutting the Cost of International Adoption
The international adoption process can cost an adoptive family up to $40,000, but with cheap flights and accommodation, adopting from overseas can be less expensive.
International and Transracial Adoption Books
With the prevalence of international and transracial adoptions, picture books for preschoolers have been written to help adopted kids understand their adoptive families.
Children's Books About Asian Adoption
Children's books aimed at preschoolers adopted from China, Korea and Vietnam help adoptees understand their birth culture and how they joined their adoptive family.
International Adoption Books for School Age Kids
Children's books about international adoption help kids process their feelings about being adopted and help adoptive parents begin talks with their family.
Honouring an Adopted Child's Birth Culture
Adoptive families who have adopted children transculturally can celebrate a child's birth heritage by doing simple family activities and sharing culture experiences.
Paying for Adoption in Canada
Financing an international or private adoption can be expensive for Canadians, but there are bank loans, tax breaks and benefits from companies to help adoptive families.
How to Adopt a Child from Another Country
The process of beginning an international adoption in Canada depends on the country and agency that is being used. Here is a general outline of what to expect.
Pros and Cons of International Adoption
When making the decision to adopt internationally, cultural differences, costs of adopting and length of time for the adoption process are some of the issues to consider.