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Adoption and Safe Family Act of 1997

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Addressing Geographic Barriers to Adoption:

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An Introduction to Adoption

Sun, 11/30/2008 - 15:04
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For many families wishing to have children, adoption becomes a viable option when biological means are not successful, available or the option of choice. This is especially true for Gay and Lesbian individuals. While currently most children with lesbian parents are biologically linked to one of their parents, adoption is becoming an option for them as well. Men, regardless of their sexual orientation have the option of surrogacy, but often the costs and legal atmosphere can become major hurdles.

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Adoption 101: a family guide

Sun, 11/30/2008 - 14:38
  • adoption 101
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  • foster-adopt
  • gay adoption
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  • home study
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Here is your adoption guide! We have taken each aspect of the adoption process and provided you with clear and useful information. This guide has been designed so you can walk your way through everything to do with adoption.

Families Like Ours books are designed to allow you to jump to any section you need within the book. If you're just starting out with your adoption plans, we highly suggest you read through everything within our Adoption 101: a family guide. Besides the index, you will also notice at the bottom of each page you can move to the next page, go back, and other options.

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User Notice: Families Like Ours, Inc. is a nonprofit 501[c][3] adoption exchange providing information, resources and support services mainly to adoptive and pre-adoptive families. Families Like Ours, Inc. is not a law firm; we are not lawyers or legal analysts. The information contained throughout this site should be used at your own discretion and is not meant to be your only resource for information. We strongly advise that you seek professional assistance for all your adoption, relationship, financial planning and other family matters.
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