What is Adoption?: Just For Kids (What is? Series)

Book Synopsis: A book appropriate for children and families connected by adoption. Recommended for ages 6 and up with ages 6-9 being read with an adult. Beautifully illustrated, this work provides an honest look and deeper understanding of how the adoption process works and the feelings that many children have about being adopted. There are brief references to real reasons why a family can't stay together such as a parent not being able to provide food and shelter, addiction, incarceration and being too young to parent a child. What is Adoption? is written in simple terms it aims to inspire an honest conversation about the realities of how adoptive families are formed today. This book is authored by a licensed psychotherapist, who is also an adoptee and who's first-hand experience provides a special insight into the complex feelings for all involved. The book provides adoption competent mental health interventions specifically focused on adoption-related challenges, and educates the reader about dealing with issues around grief and loss.

“Sometimes families just can't live together, so it is necessary to find another family who will love and take care of the children. Becoming part of a new family is called adoption.”

You are good enough. You belong. You are worthy. You matter. You are not alone. Written by Child Psychotherapist and Adoptee, Jeanette Yoffe, M.F.T.

“Jeanette's book provides a resource for families to have the language to explain to children how adoption works in a careful and empathic way.” Angela M., Parent by Adoption

“I wished I had this book as a child!” Judy C., Adult Adoptee

“The mental health interventions help families understand the emotions a child will have, who has been adopted. This book helps parents have a better understanding of their child's loss and can provide the tools for the child to 'make sense' of their story.” Natalie P., Psychotherapist in Adoption

This book was inspired by the Animation on YouTube “What is Adoption?” also created by Jeanette Yoffe, M.F.T.