Introduction -- Are you ready to adopt? -- The fifteen-yes fifteen!-types of adoption -- Independent adoption -- Selecting the right attorney -- Agency adoption & adoption exchanges -- Selecting the right agency -- Intercountry adoption -- Strategies to find a baby to adopt -- The power of three -- Red flags to a risky adoption -- Working with the doctor and hospital -- Legal issues step-by-step -- Finalizing the adoption and post-birth issues -- Surrogacy & assisted reproductive technology -- State-by-state legal review -- Appendices -- A. National and regional adoption exchanges -- B. Helpful organizations, publications and websites -- Sample photo resume letter -- Sample "traditional" networking cover letter -- E. Sample "personal" networking cover letter -- Index.
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