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Considering adopting from China? Mine In China is your guide to everything you need to know to make this dream a reality. Topics include:

*Affording adoption
*How to choose the right agency for your family
*Understanding special needs adoption
*How to compile a dossier
*Detailed explanations of the steps involved, typical timeframes, and acronyms used
*Evaluating the file of a potential child
*How to understand your child's name and transition him or her to an American name
*Questions to ask when requesting an update on your child
*Getting through the early days home
*Extensive additional resource recommendations

In addition, the book includes an extensive travel section to make your trip to China go smoothly.
*Travel agent, tour guide, and hotel recommendations
*Covering the planes, trains, and automobile possibilities of your journey
*Important things to do before you travel
*The ultimate packing list
*Understanding Chinese culture including what to expect for available food options and how to use an Asian style "squatty potty"