Resources

Here are some recommended books if you're interested in adoption, or just want to learn more ::

Books::

Adopted for Life by Russell Moore

Fields of the Fatherless by Tom Davis

Successful Adoption: A Guide for Christian Families by Natalie Gillepsie

Forever Mom: What To Expect When You're Adopting by Mary Ostyn

Complete Book of International Adoption by Dawn Davenport

The Connected Child by Karen Purvis

Blog Articles and Videos::

http://holtinternational.org/ ~ (Our placing agency)

http://www.nohandsbutours.com/blog/ ~ (An awesome blog highlighting special needs adoption from China! There are many blog contributors representing many needs.)

http://nihaoyall.com/ ~ (Personal family blog who has adopted several children through the Waiting Child program.)

http://holtinternational.org/blog/2012/03/special-needs-adoptions-from-china-top-5-misconceptions/ ~ (5 top misconceptions about adopting through the China special needs program.)

http://holtinternational.org/blog/2015/03/every-child-deserves-love/ 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEbI6GgHm80 ~ (An older but great video giving an overview of what "special needs adoption" looks like for a few families. The last adoptive-family in the video is especially heart-warming.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2a6ZxcdFTA ~ (Steven Curtis Chapman gives a basic overview of the Waiting Child Program.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-dNBk2mZZQ ~ (Watch a family's personal journey through adopting a precious little girl with limb difference through the Waiting Child program. Amazing mini-documentary!)