Navigating the complex U.S. system of adoption is no easy feat. Don't go it alone�educate yourself with this invaluable guide. This is the only comprehensive book that includes information on both the medical/health aspects of adoption and the different laws and procedures regarding adoption for each state. The authors provide a consolidated picture of the regulations for intercountry adoptions in addition to those for adoption from public foster care and domestic infant adoption. This book is a must read.