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MR Hopeful Matthew R S Todd

In the Best Interest of the Child

An Adoption Story

MR Hopeful,  Matthew R S Todd

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English
Mill Lake Books
28 February 2025
Adoption & fostering; Politics & government; Adoption; Intergenerational relationships; Advice on parenting
When Mr. and Mrs. Hopeful applied to adopt their own grandchild, they never imagined the process would be so difficult. This is a story about the obstacles non-indigenous family members face when trying to adopt mixed race children who are members of their own biological families. This book argues that these obstacles are unjust, causing distress to the families and the children. The issue of familial adoption of mixed heritage children should be looked at very closely because some First Nations bands' policies block such adoptions that could provide true permanency and care. People related to the child should not be taken away from the child. This is an area that needs judicial oversight.
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Imprint:   Mill Lake Books
Dimensions:   Height: 216mm,  Width: 140mm,  Spine: 6mm
Weight:   141g
ISBN:   9781998787104
ISBN 10:   1998787109
Pages:   112
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Matthew R.S. Todd (Bth, Bgs, MTS, MA, DTL, PhD) is an author of books and articles on such cross-cultural topics as immigrant diaspora, cultural assimilation, aesthetics, philosophy, and the arts. He is a frequent itinerant speaker and a big band recreational drummer and serves on the board of Climb Intercultural Society.

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