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Adoption

Adoption is the process of assuming parenting for another, and in turn all rights and responsibilities attached to this, from the biological parents of the child being adopted.

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irrevocable consent

Parenting; Adoption

A Consent to Adoption that has been signed by the biological parent of a child that is being placed for adoption, which under state law cannot be revoked after it is signed, unless the court ...

international adoptions

Parenting; Adoption

These adoptions involve children who were born in a country other than where the adoptive parents reside or are citizens, or who are citizens of a country other than where they live. These adoptions ...

institutionalization

Parenting; Adoption

The short-term or long-term placement of children in institutions, such as hospitals, group homes or orphanages. Placement in institutions during early critical developmental periods, and for lengthy ...

independent contractors

Parenting; Adoption

This term is probably more commonly used in the areas of business and construction. However, when used in the context of adoption, it refers to an individual or entity that is employed on a contract ...

independent adoptions

Parenting; Adoption

These adoptions are arranged by an intermediary other than an adoption agency, such as a lawyer or a physician. The intermediary may find the birth mother for the adoptive parents, or may help the ...

home study

Parenting; Adoption

A home study is sometimes called an "adoption study," and is a written report containing the findings of the social worker who has met on several occasions with the prospective adoptive parents, has ...

foster/adoption placements

Parenting; Adoption

A child is placed with the foster/adopt family before the parental rights of the birth parents have been legally terminated, so there is still a possibility that the child may eventually be reunited ...

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