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• Alabama
  **Before the child’s birth, he and the child’s mother attempted to marry each other. ...nowledge or consent, he was named as the child’s father on the child’s birth certificate, he is obligated to support the child, or he received the child
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• How to Adopt from Dominica
  The Welfare Division is the [[adoption]] authority in [[Dominica]]. It is part of the Ministry of Community Development and Gende # Be Matched with a Child
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• Alaska
  ...[[adoption]] unless, in the child’s best interests, the court dispenses with consent. *A parent of a child in the [[custody]] of another if the parent, for a period of at least 1 year,
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• How to Adopt from Armenia
  ...vention [[adoption]] process is given below. You must complete these steps in the following order so that your [[adoption]] meets all necessary legal req # Be Matched with a Child
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• Arizona
  ...d unless [[Consent to Adopt|consent to adopt]] has been obtained and filed with the court from the following: *The birth or adoptive mother
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• Charlotte Anne Lopez and Adoption
  Lopez was Miss Teen USA in 1993. ...Home|group home]] and then a new family, and was formally adopted by them in 1993, just before she turned 18, and just after she won Miss Teen [[Vermont
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• Arkansas
  ...s.jpg/800px-White_River%2C_Arkansas.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''The White River in Arkansas.'''<BR/>Source: wikipedia.org.}} ...that a significant custodial, personal, or financial relationship existed with the minor before the petition for [[adoption]] is filed
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• Edgar Allan Poe and Adoption
  ...When he was six the family moved to England, but they returned to the USA in 1820. [[Category: Estrangement from Adoptive or Foster Family]]
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• California
  *The birth parents, if living **Fails to communicate with and support the child
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• Adoption Plan (Glossary)
  '''[[Adoption]] Plan''': A formal plan (usually in writing) that is created by one or both of the biological parents of a chil 2. The identity of the individuals or family that will [[adopt]] the child, or the method by which they will be selected
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• Birth Father (Glossary)
  A [[Birth Father|birth father]] is a man who has fathered a child and then placed that child for [ ...the father of the child is, his rights still need to be addressed somehow, in most states. Whether the pending [[adoption]] is a step parent [[adoption]]
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• Colorado
  ...gency, or an individual, that department, agency, or individual shall file with the [[Petition to Adopt|petition to adopt]] its written and verified consen ...s rights have been terminated due to the parent’s unfitness, as outlined in § 19-3-604.
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• Connecticut
  The following persons may give a child in adoption: ...in writing with his or her spouse that the spouse shall [[adopt]] or join in the adoption of the child if that parent is:
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• Delaware
  ...shall be granted by the department or by the licensed or authorized agency in whom the [[Parental Rights|parental rights]] are vested. ...onsent to the adoption shall be granted by the mother of the child and the birth father and any [[Presumed Father|presumed father]] of the child.
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• How to Adopt from Angola
  # Be matched with a child # [[Adopt]] the child in [[Angola]]
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• How to Adopt from Argentina
  ...kipedia/commons/6/68/Basecat.JPG|410x579px|thumb|'''The largest ski center in Latin America, Bariloche (Argentine Patagonia).'''<BR/>Source: wikipedia.or # Be Matched with a Child
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• How to Adopt from Austria
  ...dures. See Contact Information for the provincial [[adoption]] authorities in the nine provinces, including the City of Vienna. ...vention [[adoption]] process is given below. You must complete these steps in the following order so that your [[adoption]] meets all necessary legal req
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• Adoption Parenting: Teenage Years Part 2
  ==Communicating With Your Teenager About Adoption== [[Adopted]] teenagers wonder about their birth families and think about [[adoption]] more than most parents realize. They
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• Young Adults: Postadoption Issues
  ...sons|Adopted persons]] may deal with a range of issues at different points in their lives. The [[loss]] of birth parents as a result of [[adoption]] may set the stage for feelings of [[gri
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• How to Adopt from Belgium
  Residents of the Flemish-speaking part of [[Belgium]] should contact: Residents of the French-speaking part of [[Belgium]] should contact:
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• How to Adopt from Belize
  ...vention [[adoption]] process is given below. You must complete these steps in the following order so that your [[adoption]] meets all necessary legal req ...adoption]]. Your [[adoption]] could continue to be processed in accordance with the immigration regulations for non-Convention adoptions. Read about Transi
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• Preschool: Communication About Adoption
  ...e better able to help their children explore their own feelings and fears. With young children, how you say something is more important than what you say. ...cary. This section provides strategies to help you communicate effectively with your preschooler.
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• Adopting from Benin
  ...vo.jpg/800px-Marche_ouando_porto-novo.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Quando Market in Porto Novo.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} ...nd agencies facilitating [[international]] adoptions must be in compliance with the Intercountry [[Universal Accreditation Act]].'''
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• Preschool: Adoption and Child Development
  ...ly. As their abilities develop, so will their understanding of their place in their families and communities. These early years are a good time for you t about [[adoption]] in a positive and relaxed manner. This will set the stage for open communicati
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• How to Adopt from Bosnia and Herzegovina
  ...ties: the Federation of [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]] and Republika Srpska. Family law governing [[adoption]] is within the competence of those entities, and, ...-Division for Social Welfare. This department is equivalent to a ministry in the entities.
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• How to Adopt from Brazil
  ...vention [[adoption]] process is given below. You must complete these steps in the following order to meet all necessary legal requirements for [[adoption ...s where the prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] were matched with a child(ren) prior to the implementation of the Hague Convention. If the [[
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• Teenage Years: Understanding Teenage Development and the Impact of Adoption
  ...ted]] teens have varying degrees of knowledge about and contact with birth family members. These factors, as well as their perception and understanding of th ...] with his or her peers. It also offers strategies for providing your teen with guidance, appropriate discipline, and opportunities to master [[adult]] tas
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• Teenage Years: Communicating with Your Teenager About Adoption
  [[Adopted]] teenagers wonder about their birth families and think about [[adoption]] more than most parents realize. They ...heir [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]]. Others act disinterested, when in reality they yearn for more information or for a safe place to express thei
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• Adopting from Bulgaria
  ...2C_Pirin%2C_Bulgaria%2C_June_2006.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Bulgarian dancers in traditional attire.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} ...nd agencies facilitating [[international]] adoptions must be in compliance with the Intercountry [[Universal Accreditation Act]].'''
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• How to Adopt from Bangladesh
  ...hority in [[Bangladesh]]. The Family Court has sole [[jurisdiction]] over family matters. # Contact a lawyer in [[Bangladesh]]
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• Adoption Parenting: Young Adults Part 2
  ...sources, which can greatly aid them in discovering information about their birth families or finding resources for support and encouragement. *Searching for Birth Relatives (https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/f_search.cfm)
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• How to Adopt from Canada
  ...Contact Information), who can provide specific information on [[adoption]] in [[Canada]]: ...vention [[adoption]] process is given below. You must complete these steps in the following order so that your [[adoption]] meets all necessary legal req
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• Who Can Be Adopted from Chile
  ...before determining that a child is eligible for intercountry [[adoption]]. In addition to [[Chile]]'s requirements, a child must meet the definition of a ...prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]]' names, dates of birth, contact information and any preferences, including the reasons for these preference
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• How to Adopt from Chile
  ...Center_junio_2012.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Sanhattan, the financial district in Santiago.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} ...pproves parents who wish to [[adopt]]. Prospective adopting families must contact SENAME first before beginning any [[adoption]] proceedings.
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• How to Adopt from Colombia
  ...ario_de_Monserrate%2C_Bogot%C3%A1.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Monserrate Church in Bogota.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} ...vention [[adoption]] process is given below. You must complete these steps in the following order to meet all necessary legal requirements for [[adoption
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• How to Adopt from the Democratic Republic of the Congo
  ...om/6168/6191490685_df6548b666_b.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Bathing and washing in the Congo River.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}} Ministry of Gender and Family
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• How to Adopt from Cyprus
  ...''The [[Cyprus]] European Union Presidency flags atop the Nicosia building in [[Cyprus]].'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}} ...vention [[adoption]] process is given below. You must complete these steps in the following order so that your [[adoption]] meets all necessary legal req
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• Final Documents for Adoption from the Democratic Republic of the Congo
  '''Birth Certificate''' ...a new birth certificate for your child. Your name will be added to the new birth certificate.
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• How to Adopt from Denmark
  Department of Family Law ...) in [[Denmark]]. The Regional State Administration mainly concentrates on family issues: divorce, child [[custody]], maintenance, etc.
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• How to Adopt from Denmark Part 2
  '''5. [[Adopt]] the Child (or Gain [[Legal Custody]]) in [[Denmark]]:''' ...the [[adoption]] or grant of [[custody]] for the purposes of [[adoption]] in [[Denmark]].'''''
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• Intercountry Adoption: Where Do I Start?: Adjusting to Your New Family
  ==Adjusting to Your New Family== ...rovide important mementos for the future. Older children also may struggle with language, school, and other issues and may need more time to adjust.
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• How to Adopt from Dominican Republic
  ...] Convention process is given below. The PAP (s) must complete these steps in the following order so that the [[adoption]] meets all necessary legal requ ...y not apply. The [[adoption]] could continue to be processed in accordance with the immigration regulations for non-Convention adoptions. [https://travel.s
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• How to Adopt from Ecuador
  ...rom the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Quito or Consulate General in Guayaquil or online from the Department of State. [http://adoption.state.go ...tive parent]], your information will be forwarded to the Central Authority in [[Ecuador]]. The Technical Adoptions Unit will review your application to d
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• How to Adopt from El Salvador
  ...Salvador]] before a U.S. consular officer issues an “Article 5 Letter” in the case. Read on for more information. ...l bodies are also involved in the [[adoption]] process. These include the Family Courts, the National Council for Children and Adolescents (CONNA) and the S
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• Pregnant and Thinking About Adoption: Making the Adoption Decision: Questions to Ask Yourself
  ...ly, have you considered placing your child (formally or informally) with a family member? If you want more time to make your decision, have you asked an [[Ad ...s consent, the court has legally overturned the adoption. Note also that, in some States, if parents are unmarried, the [[Presumed Father|presumed fathe
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• Employer-Provided Adoption Benefits: Types of Benefits
  ...s|special needs]]. Many employers that offer this type of benefit contract with a human resources consulting firm to provide these services to employees. ...ts, [[pregnancy]] costs for a birth mother, and counseling fees associated with placement and transition.
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• Pregnancy Questions: Initial Questions About Adoption
  ...e’s local offices for applications and available assistance [[programs]] in your area. '''What rights does the birth father have to the baby?'''
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• How to Adopt from France
  ...ion. Do not [[adopt]] or obtain [[Legal Custody|legal custody]] of a child in [[France]] before a U.S. consular officer issues an "Article 5 Letter." Rea Since January 2009, the Central Authority for adoptions in [[France]] is the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs.
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• How to Adopt from Germany
  ...[Germany]] before a U.S. consular officer issues an “Article 5 Letter” in the case. Read on for more information.''' ...any]]. However, adoptions are governed by federal law. The main point of contact is:
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• Georgia
  *Has voluntarily and in writing surrendered all of his or her rights to the child to the department ...ritten consent of the child to his adoption must be given and acknowledged in the presence of the court.
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