international adoption
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Adoption
• The process of transferring a child’s legal guardianships from the birthparent to the adoptive parent.
Adoption
• Independent adoption – Parents do not use an
agency. – Work w/ doctors and
lawyers to arrange an adoption.
– The birth parents and adoptive parents must find each other and agree to terms.
– Legal in most states.
Adoption
• Agency adoption – Work w/ a state licensed
adoption agency that matches them with a child.
– Public (state run) or Private.
• Open – Some degree of contact
with the birthparents. • Closed
– No contact between birthparents.
Before 1970 all adoptions were closed.
How it works. You desire a kid.
Find an Agency
Meet criteria & standards.
Go through - Interview- Screening- Criminal background check - Home visits
Wait to be matched.
YOU HAVE YOUR BABY!!
International Adoption
• The wait at times is shorter.
• Very expensive. – Especially if must travel to pick up baby.
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