Adoptive Families: Out of the Shadows = Les familes adoptives: sortent de l'ombre.

Sonst. Personen	Theilheimer, Ish (Hrsg.)
Institution	Vanier Inst. of the Family, Ottawa (Ontario).
Titel	Adoptive Families: Out of the Shadows = Les familes adoptives: sortent de l'ombre.
Quelle	22 (1992) 3, (33 Seiten)Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch; französisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; Monographie
ISSN	0049-4429
Schlagwörter	Adoption; Adoptive Parents; Biological Parents; Foreign Countries; State Legislation; Transracial Adoption; Canada + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Landesrecht; Kanada
Abstract	This theme issue deals with adoption. "Adoption in Canada: A Profile," provides statistics on public and private adoption, as well as demographic characteristics on adoption applicants and children placed for adoption. It also discusses current adoption legislation. "Abandoning Ownership: A Philosophical Approach to Adoption" (Terri Spronk) explores the changing attitudes about the place of adopted children in their adoptive families. "Open Adoption in Canada" (Marilyn E. Shinyei and Linda Edney) focuses on the practice of allowing the birth parent to choose the adoptive family for their baby. This article clarifies the distinction between open and closed adoptions, noting that in spite of its positive aspects, open adoption may not be suitable for everyone. "Adoption: So Many Issues, So Little Understanding" summarizes some of the most important issues relating to adoption, including transracial and special needs adoptions. Also included in this issue are short articles about funding for family support programs and the evolving definition of family. The issue concludes with an annual review (1991-92) of the Vanier Institute of the Family. (BAC)
Anmerkungen	Vanier Institute of the Family, 120 Holland Avenue, Suite 300, Ottawa, Ontario K1Y OX6, Canada (Individual member, $25; Organizational member, $60; Associate member, $15).
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC