BAAF's best-selling 'beginners guide' for potential adopters describes in plain English the kinds of children who are looking for new families; the reasons why people adopt children; what sort of people adoption agencies are looking for and why; how to go about it, including the legal aspects and the costs of adopting both in the UK and overseas; and provides information about intercountry adoption and adoption of stepchildren (new to this edition).

It also looks at what happens after adoption and the differences between adoption and fostering. This revised edition takes account of the new Adoption Standards for England as well as recent legislative and other changes.

This edition includes photographs and short case examples of people who have been through the adoption process themselves in addition to the comprehensive, updated list of agencies around the UK that the potential adopter can approach for more information.

"Definitely worth buying if you're seriously looking at adoption." Parentwise

Jenifer Lord is a qualified social worker, published author and a Child Placement Consultant for the Southern Region at BAAF.

The book, priced at £7.50 (+ post & packing)can be purchased directly from BAAF.