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History of Adoption

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History of Adoption

Although it was not perfect (it left what was “fit and proper” to be determined at the discretion of the judge)…

Types of Adoption Options

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Open, Semi-Open, Closed Adoptions

What are the different types of Adoption? Considering adoption? Although everyone has heard of adoption, many don’t understand what adoption...

Domestic vs International Adoption

It will determine with whom you will work and insure that you are pursuing the right adoption path in building...

Immediate Adoption Situations

These situations/opportunities occur when a Birth Mother is about to give birth or if she has just given birth and...

Transracial Adoption

How Do I Decide on Transracial Adoption? Today, transracial adoptions have become more common, providing children with a loving forever...

Same-Sex Adoption

Facts and Figures: Same-Sex Adoption Statistics As of 2016, LGBTQ adoption was effectively made legal in all 50 U.S. states....

Foster Care

Are you prepared to commit some time? The process to certify to adopt through the state is much the same...

Military Adoption

The Home Study Typically the home study process, or the family assessment, is similar no matter if the family is...

Debunking Adoption Myths & Facts

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Domestic / US Statistics

US Adoption Statistics Adoption is all around us, even if we don’t see it. Every day, there are children...

International Facts

MYTH: THERE ARE NO KIDS TO ADOPT Children are usually between the ages of a few months to 14 years...

Adoption Definition & Terms

Over the years, there has been increased sensitivity to the impact of adoption terms and definitions and of damaging words...

Do I have to be Married to Adopt?

Domestic partners need to determine, with a local attorney or adoption agency, if they will be considered a “couple” or...

Do I have to Live in the Same State?

ICPC will review documents, including but not limited to: Information on you and the birth father Medical history for the...

Adoption Laws By State

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Birth Father Rights

However, it is important to know that the Birth Father also has a role, whether or not he is an...

Home Study Requirements

Before an adoption or foster care arrangement can take place, there are specific qualifications that must be met by the...

Criminal Background Checks

To help you navigate the laws concerning criminal background checks required for adoption and foster care, we’ve provided a list...

Parental Right Termination Laws

To help you understand the laws concerning the involuntary termination of parental rights, we’ve provided a list of laws according...

International Adoption Information

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Bulgaria

Overview Bulgaria is party to the Hague Convention. Who Can Adopt You must meet eligibility requirements in the United States...

China

Overview China is party to the Hague Convention. Who Can Adopt You must meet eligibility requirements in the United States...

Colombia

Overview Colombia is party to the Hague Convention. As of July 15, 2013, Colombian Institute for Family Welfare (ICBF) Announced...

Dominican Republic

Overview Dominican Republic is party to the Hague Convention. The Dominican Central Authority (CONANI) is responsible for the administrative phase...

Ethiopia

Overview Ethiopia is not a party to the Hague Convention, but does participate in a Pre-Adoption Immigration Review (PAIR) program,...

Honduras

Overview Honduras is not a party to the Hague Convention. Who Can Adopt You must meet eligibility requirements in the...

India

Overview India is party to the Hague Convention. India adoptions are experiencing delays due to the implementation of the Integrated...

Philippines

Overview Philippines is party to the Hague Convention. Who Can Adopt You must meet eligibility requirements in the United States...

Poland

Overview Poland is party to the Hague Convention. Who Can Adopt You must meet eligibility requirements in the United States...

Russia

Overview Russia is currently closed for adoption by US citizens. Prospective Adoptive Parents: In December 2012, President Vladimir Putin signed...

South Korea

Overview Any adoptions not completed by August 5, 2012 would be processed under the new law. While new applications would...

Ukraine

Overview Ukraine is not a party to the Hague Convention. The Ukrainian Adoption Authority (State Department for Adoptions and Protection...