Hague Adoption Glossary
Click here to review important terms related to adoption and The Hague Convention.
Books
Mexico Adoption
- The Martin Chronicles: A True Story of Adoption and Love in Mexico
by Mary Beth de Ribeaux (IUniverse 2001)
- Parenting Your Internationally Adopted Child: From Your First Hours Together Through the Teen Years
by Patty Cogen (Harvard Common Press 2008)
- The Connected Child: Bring hope and healing to your adoptive family
by Karyn Purvis, David Cross, Wendy Sunshine (McGraw-Hill 2007)
Adoption in the Classroom
- Adoption and the Schools: A Resource Guide for Parents and Teachers by Lansing Wood, Nancy Ng (Families Adopting in Response)
- Children of Intercountry Adoptions in School: A Primer for Parents and Professionals
by Ruth Lyn Meese (Bergin & Garvey 2002)
Issues in Adoption
- Adoption Parenting: Creating a Toolbox, Building Connections
by Jean MacLeod, Sheena Macrae (EMK Press 2006)
- Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew
by Sherrie Eldridge (Delta 1999)
- Parenting the Hurt Child : Helping Adoptive Families Heal and Grow
by Gregory C. Keck, Regina M. Kupecky, Lynda Gianforte Mansfield (Pinion Press 2002)
Travel
- Mexico (Country Guide)
by John Noble (Lonely Planet 2008)
Cookbooks
- A Gringo's Guide to Authentic Mexican Cooking (Cookbooks and Restaurant Guides)
by Mad Coyote Joe (Northland 2001)
- Mexico: The Beautiful Cookbook
by Susanna Palazuelos (Perennial 1999)
Children's Books
- I Wished for You: an Adoption Story (Mom's Choice Award Recipient, Book of the Year Award, Creative Child Magazine)
by Marianne R. Richmond (Marianne Richmond Studios 2008)
- A Blessing from Above (Little Golden Book)
by Patti Henderson, Elizabeth Edge (Golden Books 2004)
- A Mother for Choco (Paperstar)
by Keiko Kasza (Putnam Juvenile 1996)
- Horace
by Holly Keller (HarperCollins 1991)
Articles
- Adoptive Families, the online adoption and parenting guide, has provided trusted adoption information and inspiration to families for over 30 years.
- How to Be an Adoption Advocate
- Nature & Nurture: A New Look at How Families Work
- Helping Classmates Understand Adoption
Websites
- US Embassy in Mexico - Official Embassy news and updates on services for US citizens
- United States Citizen and Immigration Services - US requirements for permanent citizenship for adoptees
- The Orphan Doctor - highlights common ailments of adopted children
Official State websites
Health and Wellness
Support and Education
- National Council for Adoption
- Joint Council on International Children's Services
- C.A.S.E -- Center for Adoption Support and Education
- Adoption Learning Parnters
- North American Council on Adoptable Children
- Yahoo! International Adoption Groups Search Page
Children Available for Mexico Adoption Mexico Adoption Requirements
Mexico Adoption Timeline Mexico Adoption Cost Overview Mexico Adoption Process
