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Adoption
What is adoption?

Adoption is the establishment of a legally recognized, lifelong relationship between adoptive parents and the adoptee(s) in question. Adoption is a permanent choice for birth parents.

Who can adopt
There seems to be a misconception on who can adopt. People think that you have to be married but thats not true. Adoptive parents may be single or already married with children of their own. History of divorce doesn't automatically either. Great adoptive parents come in all shapes and sizes. Stability and love is what these children need and if you are found fit and able to provide that then that will make even a single person eligible to adopt.

Types of adoption
There are two types of adoption. Open and Closed. Until recently adoption was a very private and confidential thing. Now we are seeing a shift to more open adoptions.

An Open adoption is when there is contact between the birth parents and the adoptive parents and child throughout their life. The adoptive parents have complete control over what they want that relationship to look like.

Closed adoption  is when there is no relationship whatsoever after the baby is born and the papers are signed. With a closed adoption everything confidential.

Studies have shown the effects of both open and closed adoptions and which one is better for the Childs well being. However, there are pros and cons for both.

Adoption statists in the United States
About 2 million, Or 3% of americans are adopted.

Factors that contribute to having a successful adoption

 * You have a clear "why" you want to adopt
 * Demonstrate stability in current relationships
 * Flexible and open with family system
 * Know how important communication is
 * Understand the potential problems the adoptive child could face
 * Understand that adoption is a life long committment