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First published in 1999 and updated in 2018, this is a collection of personal accounts of lesbian and gay parents from many different social and ethnic backgrounds. It is designed…
Fatherhood For Gay Men: An Emotional and Practical Guide to Becoming a Gay Dad is Kevin McGarry’s story of his journey down the road less travelled – a single gay…
This book explores the range of historical, legal, sociological, psychological, social casework, and personal issues related to adoption by gay and lesbian individuals and couples. It is a rigorous, UK-relevant…
Sally Donovan’s ‘The Unofficial Guide to Adoptive Parenting’ is a practical and funny handbook for day-to-day therapeutic parenting. Adoptive parent Sally Donovan draws on both expert training and her personal…
A candid, first-hand look at the emotional and practical challenges of adoption, guiding prospective adoptive parents through each step of the UK adoption process. With helpful tips, personal reflections, and…
Adoptive parent and trainer Helen Oakwater offers a practical, insightful guide to help you prepare emotionally and mentally for parenting a child from the care system. With a focus on…
For both single adopters and same-sex couples wishing to adopt, The Pink Guide is a UK step-by-step handbook for lesbians and gay men considering adoption. The book begins by exploring…
Parenting a Child Affected by Parental Substance Misuse by Donald Forrester explores general issues around substance misuse and children entering care, as well as the impact on children of exposure…
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