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Page 1: International Adoption
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Adoption

• The process of transferring a child’s legal guardianships from the birthparent to the adoptive parent.

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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.

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Adoption

• Agency adoption – Work w/ a state licensed

adoption agency that matches them with a child.

– Public (state run) or Private.

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• Open – Some degree of contact

with the birthparents. • Closed

– No contact between birthparents.

Before 1970 all adoptions were closed.

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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!!

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International Adoption

• The wait at times is shorter.

• Very expensive. – Especially if must travel to pick up baby.