Adoption
There are many ways to bring a child into your life through adoption, and it's important to understand your options before you move forward. Agency adoptions, international adoptions, stepparent adoptions, and independent adoptions are all described here, along with adoption procedures and rules.
Articles on Adoption
Articles on Adoption
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Learn about the different ways you can adopt a child.
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Advice for single people, married couples, domestic partners, and lesbians and gay men.
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Learn more about the different types of adoptions and the steps you need to take for each.
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Adoption agencies: procedures and costs to adopt a child.
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Learn more about stepparent adoption laws, birth parent consent, and terminating parental rights.
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Gay and Lesbian Adoption and Parenting
Over the past 5 years, the United States has made legal advancements towards protecting the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer communities. However, there are still questions and restrictions that may apply when same-sex couples try to adopt children.
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