Learn More About Getting StartedAttend an information meeting > Request information/ask questions > Call 212-400-8150Resource LibraryThe Adoption Resource Library contains recomended books and articles by adoption professionals, birth parents, adoptive parents and adopted children, who share their unique insights.
Inside Transracial Adoption
Gail Steinberg & Beth Hall Pro-active and provocative guidance for parents who are considering transracial adoption. Whether through domestic or international adoption, the authors offer direction for building close, loving and very real families comprised of individuals who are proud and culturally competent members of differing races.
Raising Adopted Children
Lois Melina Considered a manual for adoptive parents, this book covers many aspects of the adoption experience for parents and those affected by adoption. Useful tips on how to approach several developmental stages are offered, including specific attention to special needs children.
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SPENCE-CHAPIN, WORKING WITH KOREA since 1975, has placed more than 2600 children with adoptive families in the U.S. We have a long-standing relationship with the Social Welfare Society (SWS) that goes back to the inception of the program. South Korea is located in East Asia with a population of nearly 50 million people. Most people live in urban areas, and Seoul, its capital, is one of the largest cities in the world. It is a beautiful country with mountains, valleys, rolling hills, and spacious plains. Korea has a thriving economy and is considered one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world. The standard of living is high, and health and education are extremely important. South Korea was one of the first countries to implement an international adoption program in response to societal stigma associated with unwed mothers. Program Criteria
Children in Need of HomesChildren of both genders are in need of homes, though there are more boys than girls. Children generally arrive home at 8 to 12-months-old, with older children and sibling groups not available through this program. Adopting a child with an identified special need may be possible. Infants typically spend their first 4 to 5 months in an excellent institutional care setting, thereafter entering foster care until they are ready to travel to the U.S. Timing and Travel: From Application to Homecoming
Families Outside of the NY/NJ Metro AreaSpence-Chapin welcomes families outside of our direct New York/New Jersey metropolitan service area to adopt through our program in Korea. Spence-Chapin collaborates with other reputable agencies around the U.S. For more information about networking and a list of Spence-Chapin Network Agencies, click on the link or contact our International Inquiry Coordinator at 212-400-8150. Summer ProgramsSpence-Chapin coordinates an annual summer Roots Family Tour. This 13-day trip is specially designed for children and young adults of Korean heritage to visit the country of their birth with their adoptive families. An experienced social worker and an English-speaking Korean travel guide accompany the tour group. To receive a brochure or for more information, contact Namyi Min, Korean program coordinator, at 212-360-0292 or nmin@spence-chapin.org.
Humanitarian Aid to KoreaSpence-Chapin provides consistent financial donations to our Korean partner agency, Social Welfare Society, in support of their programs that offer counseling to birth families, care for children with special needs, and much needed support to young mothers who wish to parent their children. The agency’s support also helped to facilitate the construction of a Guest House where adult adoptees and adoptive parents stay when visiting South Korea. Cost GuidelinesThere are several categories of fees and expenses that adoptive families should anticipate when considering an international adoption. For an explanation of these, please refer to the Understanding Fees and Expenses page. Included in these fees is a separate foreign country program fee which varies. For Korea it is $16,540. Celebration for Children Adopted InternationallyEvery year the agency hosts parties for Spence-Chapin families formed through international adoption. Families come together to celebrate with traditional food, crafts, and entertainment, which offers children an opportunity to explore their common heritage. For information about this year's celebration, please contact Heather at 212-360-0274 or hluboff@spence-chapin.org. SWS website: http://www.sws.or.kr/english/sub_02g.php Korea'sSpecial Needs Center
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