Unlock crucial medical insights for adoption and foster care in India. This authoritative volume synthesizes expertise from leading pediatricians, psychologists, and specialists to cover essential examinations, psychiatric assessments for prospective adopters, and managing children’s developmental handicaps. Delving into critical areas like inter-racial adoption and supporting adolescents in foster care, it offers evidence-based recommendations for improving child welfare. Essential reading for pediatric professionals, social workers, adoption agency staff, and anyone dedicated to the well-being of children navigating adoption and foster care pathways across India.