Types of Adoptions
This page provides information on the different kinds of adoption, including open vs. closed adoptions and agency vs. private adoptions. To get started, click the links below to discover the different types of adoption and the pros and cons of each.
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Basics of Adoption
Introductory information on adoption, including a glossary of adoption terms and a look at parties involved in the adoption process.
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Types of Adoption
The differences between the types of adoption, open versus closed, agency versus private, etc.
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Brief Guide to Adoption
A step-by-step guide to each phase of the adoption process.
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Adoptive Parenting Issues
Tips for parents of adopted children, including psychological aspects of adoption
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International Adoption Law
Information on adopting children from a country other than your own.
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Same Sex Adoption Information
Adoption and parenting issues for gay and lesbian couples.
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