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  • Who Am I? Where Am I Going?
    ...more about birth parents, become interested in specific facts about birth relatives, or wish to search for or meet them.
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  • How to Adopt from Armenia
    ...ctive parents grant this power of attorney to individuals whom they trust, relatives, friends or acquaintances.
    18 KB (2,827 words) - 11:07, 7 July 2021
  • Arizona
    *The availability of relatives, the child’s current or former [[Foster Parents|foster parents]], or othe
    53 KB (8,306 words) - 02:08, 14 February 2018
  • Arkansas
    ...tempt to match the adult [[adopted]] person and the birth parents or other relatives. The processing shall include research from agency records, when available, ...that the [[adopted]] person thereafter is a stranger to his or her former relatives for all purposes including inheritance.
    39 KB (6,106 words) - 02:23, 14 February 2018
  • California
    ...visitation between the child and a birth parent or parents and other birth relatives, including siblings, and the child’s Indian Tribe if the case is governed ...isions for future contact between a birth parent or parents or other birth relatives, including siblings, or both, and the child or an [[Adoptive Parent|adoptiv
    63 KB (10,047 words) - 05:24, 14 February 2018
  • Child Neglect (Glossary)
    Physicians, nurses, day care teachers, relatives, and neighbors are often the first to suspect and report [[Child Neglect|ch
    3 KB (417 words) - 22:26, 20 May 2015
  • Colorado
    ...indicating medical information about the birth parent or other biological relatives. ...]] to determine the whereabouts of such individual’s unknown relative or relatives. No one shall seek to determine the whereabouts of a relative who is younge
    43 KB (6,806 words) - 05:28, 14 February 2018
  • Connecticut
    *Health history of the birth parents and blood relatives ...ave any rights of inheritance from or through the birth parent(s) or their relatives.
    44 KB (7,133 words) - 05:32, 14 February 2018
  • Delaware
    ...her birth parents and their relatives. The rights of the birth parents or relatives to inherit from the child also shall cease. Adoption of the child by the sp ...their relatives, and the [[Adoptive Parent|adoptive parent]](s) and their relatives shall at the same time acquire the right to inherit from the [[adopted]] ch
    44 KB (6,913 words) - 05:34, 14 February 2018
  • Leo Tolstoy
    ...ied when he was two and his father when he was nine. He was then raised by relatives, first a grandmother, who died, then an aunt, who also died, and finally an
    1 KB (242 words) - 13:53, 12 October 2022
  • Who Can Adopt from Bahamas, The
    ...the child except for cases of relative [[adoption]]. The Bahamas requires relatives who pursue [[adoption]] to be at least 18 years of age.
    1 KB (214 words) - 01:00, 20 August 2014
  • Austria and the Hague Convention
    ...tion]] cases from [[Austria]], including adoptions of Austrian children by relatives in the United States, as well as adoptions from third countries by American
    923 B (130 words) - 19:22, 14 October 2014
  • Adoption Parenting: Teenage Years Part 2
    ...Persons|adopted persons]] want only to search for the identities of birth relatives. Not all want to take the next step of contacting and meeting those family
    15 KB (2,309 words) - 13:58, 22 January 2015
  • Belgium and the Hague Convention
    ...ption]] cases from [[Belgium]], including adoptions of Belgian children by relatives in the United States, as well as adoptions from third countries by American
    1 KB (170 words) - 07:23, 23 August 2014
  • Preschool: Communication About Adoption
    ...ct between the child (adoptee) and his or her birth parents or other birth relatives. Like not keeping [[adoption]] a secret, an [[Open Adoption|open adoption]] ...y parties.”) Help your preschooler see that these other “parents” or relatives are
    14 KB (2,162 words) - 09:26, 23 January 2015
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Hague Convention
    ...d duties of the [[adopted]] child and his/her biological parents and other relatives. A partial [[adoption]] does not irrevocably terminate the biological pare
    2 KB (305 words) - 21:27, 25 August 2014
  • Who Can Adopt from Bosnia and Herzegovina
    # Relatives of the first bloodline.
    2 KB (345 words) - 21:30, 25 August 2014
  • Adopting from Brazil
    ::2. [[Extended Family|Extended family]] and other immediate relatives will have priority to [[adopt]] a child.
    11 KB (1,593 words) - 06:20, 1 July 2021
  • Teenage Years: Communicating with Your Teenager About Adoption
    ...Persons|adopted persons]] want only to search for the identities of birth relatives. Not all want to take the next step of contacting and meeting those family
    9 KB (1,384 words) - 13:59, 22 January 2015
  • Adoption Parenting: Young Adults Part 2
    *Searching for Birth Relatives (https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/f_search.cfm) *Searching for Birth Relatives (list of [[organizations]]) (https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/reslist/rl_d
    7 KB (941 words) - 17:24, 27 August 2014
  • Bipolar Disorder: Diagnosis
    ...s. The doctor or mental health professional should also talk to your close relatives or spouse about your symptoms and family medical history.
    5 KB (790 words) - 17:35, 28 August 2014
  • Bipolar Disorder: Living With
    ...n be difficult for spouses, family members, friends, and other caregivers. Relatives and friends often have to cope with the person's serious behavioral problem
    4 KB (727 words) - 17:49, 28 August 2014
  • Canada and the Hague Convention
    ...ion]] cases from [[Canada]], including adoptions of [[Canada]] children by relatives in the United States, as well as adoptions from third countries by American
    1 KB (149 words) - 21:32, 2 September 2014
  • Who Can Adopt from Canada
    ...from [[Canada]]. There are some very limited exceptions, usually involving relatives of the children. Contact the provincial [[adoption]] authorities (see Conta
    1 KB (192 words) - 21:34, 2 September 2014
  • Who Can Be Adopted from Chile
    ...ble children with prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]]. Blood relatives are always given priority, followed by unrelated Chilean families, then non
    2 KB (327 words) - 23:53, 2 September 2014
  • Who Can Adopt from Cyprus
    At least one parent must be 25 years old. If the adopting parents are relatives of the child, one of them must be at least 21 years old.
    2 KB (259 words) - 21:15, 7 October 2014
  • Adopting from Cyprus
    ...option]] cases from [[Cyprus]], including adoptions of Cypriot children by relatives in the United States, as well as adoptions from third countries by American
    7 KB (1,043 words) - 04:14, 18 February 2018
  • Intercountry Adoption: Where Do I Start?: Deciding Whether Intercountry Adoption is Right For Your Family
    ====Adoption of Relatives==== ...on to the United States under all the same criteria as unrelated children. Relatives may be able to [[adopt]] if the children qualify as orphans or Convention a
    6 KB (980 words) - 18:46, 28 May 2015
  • Who Can Be Adopted from Egypt
    ...whose parents are incapable of taking care of them and who do not have any relatives to take the parents' place. In this case the [[Foster Parent|foster parent]
    3 KB (483 words) - 00:04, 10 October 2014
  • How to Adopt from France
    ...doption]] cases from [[France]], including adoptions of French children by relatives in the United States, as well as adoptions from third countries by American ...doption]] cases from [[France]], including adoptions of French children by relatives in the United States, as well as adoptions from third countries by American
    10 KB (1,634 words) - 05:51, 1 November 2014
  • Adopting from France
    ...doption]] cases from [[France]], including adoptions of French children by relatives in the United States, as well as adoptions from third countries by American ...doption]] cases from [[France]], including adoptions of French children by relatives in the United States, as well as adoptions from third countries by American
    9 KB (1,249 words) - 04:28, 19 February 2018
  • Germany and the Hague Convention
    ...option]] cases from [[Germany]], including adoptions of German children by relatives in the United States, as well as adoptions from third countries by U.S. cit
    2 KB (257 words) - 06:34, 1 November 2014
  • Georgia
    ...s records pertaining to an [[adopted]] person or the biological parents or relatives of the biological parents of the [[adopted]] person. ...ll legal relationships between the [[adopted]] person and his or her birth relatives, including rights of inheritance.
    41 KB (6,707 words) - 05:38, 14 February 2018
  • Adoption: Where Do I Start?: Additional Resources
    '''State Factsheets for Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Children''' ...resources, public policy, and events of interest to grandparents and other relatives raising children
    3 KB (352 words) - 16:08, 6 December 2017
  • Adoption Disruption and Dissolution Statistics
    Lack of social support, particularly from relatives (Feigelman & Silverman, 1984; Barth & Berry, 1988) Children placed with relatives had a lower risk of [[disruption]].
    19 KB (2,621 words) - 17:56, 9 December 2014
  • Foster Care Statistics 2012
    ...to [[reunite]] with their parents or primary caregivers or live with other relatives or who left with other outcomes.
    10 KB (1,527 words) - 17:52, 9 December 2014
  • Who Can Be Adopted from Iran
    ...e of a public institution without any contact from any of the above listed relatives for three full years.
    2 KB (346 words) - 00:22, 16 January 2015
  • Who Can Be Adopted from Italy
    ...e minor who is deprived of moral and material assistance by the parents or relatives, who are considered responsible for his/her support, is considered abandone
    2 KB (331 words) - 06:36, 3 February 2015
  • Adopting from Italy
    ...to assist in these rare cases, including adoptions of Italian children by relatives in the United States, as well as adoptions from third countries by American
    9 KB (1,264 words) - 14:58, 29 June 2021
  • Malta and the Hague Convention
    ...doption]] cases from [[Malta]], including adoptions of Maltese children by relatives in the United States, as well as adoptions from third countries by U.S. cit
    3 KB (485 words) - 04:40, 16 February 2015
  • How to Adopt from Mexico
    ...exico]] should note that the DIF makes every effort to place children with relatives or Mexican citizens living in [[Mexico]] before making intercountry placeme
    20 KB (3,061 words) - 11:42, 8 July 2021
  • Who Can Be Adopted from Moldova
    Intercountry adoptions are permitted in exceptional cases, when no relatives or other Moldovan families are able to [[adopt]] orphans or become their gu
    2 KB (236 words) - 18:08, 19 February 2015
  • How to Adopt from Moldova
    ...hat the child has not been visited by anyone, including known or suspected relatives, for at least the last six months.
    14 KB (2,066 words) - 11:44, 8 July 2021
  • Netherlands and the Hague Convention
    ...] cases from the [[Netherlands]], including adoptions of Dutch children by relatives in the United States, as well as adoptions from third countries by American
    1 KB (166 words) - 18:58, 5 March 2015
  • Who Can Be Adopted from Nigeria
    ...ate has found that parents in [[Nigeria]] may relinquish their children to relatives living in the United States strictly in order to afford the children the ab
    4 KB (546 words) - 02:02, 6 March 2015
  • Norway and the Hague Convention
    ...tion]] cases from [[Norway]], including adoptions of Norwegian children by relatives in the United States, as well as adoptions from third countries by American
    1 KB (175 words) - 05:38, 6 March 2015
  • How to Adopt from Norway
    ...tion]] cases from [[Norway]], including adoptions of Norwegian children by relatives in the United States, as well as adoptions from third countries by American
    10 KB (1,565 words) - 13:16, 8 July 2021
  • Adopting from Norway
    ...tion]] cases from [[Norway]], including adoptions of Norwegian children by relatives in the United States, as well as adoptions from third countries by American
    7 KB (1,092 words) - 02:08, 21 February 2018
  • Who Can Adopt from South Africa
    ...f the case. In addition, family members will be given preference over non-relatives, regardless of age.
    2 KB (241 words) - 17:47, 27 March 2015
  • How to Adopt from South Africa
    ...ENTS REQUIRED:''' Due to the South African order of precedence (preferring relatives, then South African citizens, and then foreigners) for adopting orphans, th
    13 KB (1,942 words) - 17:52, 27 March 2015
  • Who Can Be Adopted from Philippines
    '''NOTE:''' The [[adoption]] of relatives is common in Philippine culture. Learn more about [https://travel.state.gov
    2 KB (340 words) - 05:17, 10 July 2021
  • Sweden and the Hague Convention
    ...the foreign prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] were either relatives or other persons with pre-existing ties to the child. In either case, the ...doption]] cases from [[Sweden]] in which a Swedish child is [[adopted]] by relatives in the United States or by person(s) in the United States with other strong
    2 KB (313 words) - 04:57, 2 April 2015
  • Adopting from Syria
    ...s parents have died, children are often taken in to be cared for by other relatives.
    8 KB (1,169 words) - 02:48, 21 February 2018
  • Adopting from Somalia
    ...hildren are indeed orphaned or abandoned, they are often taken in by other relatives. During times of crisis, it can also be exceptionally difficult to fulfill
    8 KB (1,228 words) - 13:48, 17 June 2021
  • Spain and the Hague Convention
    ...doption]] cases from [[Spain]], including adoptions of Spanish children by relatives in the United States, as well as adoptions from third countries by American
    2 KB (258 words) - 03:48, 30 March 2015
  • Who Can Be Adopted from Spain
    ...cendents or immediate blood relatives, and may not [[adopt]] second-degree relatives (i.e. niece, nephew) by blood or marriage, unless they are orphans.
    2 KB (241 words) - 04:23, 30 March 2015
  • How to Adopt from Uzbekistan
    ...of [[Uzbekistan]] or [[adopted]] by his/her relatives regardless of those relatives’ citizenship and domicile. '''Please note:''' All U.S. public documents
    10 KB (1,552 words) - 05:30, 6 April 2015
  • Switzerland and the Hague Convention
    ...ion]] cases from [[Switzerland]], including adoptions of Swiss children by relatives in the United States, as well as adoptions from third countries by American
    2 KB (356 words) - 05:38, 2 April 2015
  • How to Adopt from Switzerland
    ...ion]] cases from [[Switzerland]], including adoptions of Swiss children by relatives in the United States, as well as adoptions from third countries by American
    12 KB (1,872 words) - 05:53, 2 April 2015
  • Adopting from Switzerland
    ...ion]] cases from [[Switzerland]], including adoptions of Swiss children by relatives in the United States, as well as adoptions from third countries by American
    8 KB (1,228 words) - 02:48, 21 February 2018
  • Who Can Be Adopted from Tanzania
    ...ork with the Police Department to confirm whether the child has any living relatives. In circumstances where family members are located, formal written consent '''[[Abandonment]] Requirements:''' In circumstances where no living relatives can be located, the Police Department will issue a Certificate of [[Abandon
    1 KB (167 words) - 18:24, 2 April 2015
  • United Kingdom and the Hague Convention
    ...rare [[adoption]] cases from the UK, including adoptions of UK children by relatives in the United States. This information may also be useful to U.S. citizens
    2 KB (288 words) - 19:13, 2 April 2015
  • Who Can Be Adopted from United Kingdom
    In certain circumstances UK authorities may place the child with relatives who live abroad under a fostering arrangement prior to possible [[adoption]
    3 KB (514 words) - 19:20, 2 April 2015
  • How to Adopt from United Kingdom
    ...untry of origin in intercountry [[adoption]]. Adoptions typically involve relatives or those with strong connections to the child.
    13 KB (2,033 words) - 19:31, 2 April 2015
  • Who Can Be Adopted from Tonga
    ...ive Parents|adoptive parents]], and almost all are arranged either between relatives, by close friends, or through religious institutions. Please note that in
    2 KB (349 words) - 03:39, 5 April 2015
  • Trinidad and Tobago and the Hague Convention
    ...nerable to [[revocation]] by the courts if the biological parents or other relatives subsequently petition the courts for a change of [[guardianship]].
    3 KB (376 words) - 04:05, 5 April 2015
  • Turkey and the Hague Convention
    ...ncluding adoptions of Turkish children by Turkish-American dual nationals, relatives in the United States, or adoptions from third countries by Americans living
    2 KB (271 words) - 05:28, 5 April 2015
  • How to Adopt from Turkey
    ...tection Agency. The agency currently only allows private adoptions between relatives. The process of immigrating [[adopted]] relatives to United States is the same. The identity documents and contact informatio
    16 KB (2,486 words) - 06:11, 17 June 2021
  • How to Adopt from Uganda
    ...o submit information about children that were placed in their care. Living relatives are generally asked to provide affidavits about the child's circumstances a ::::11. Affidavits from birth relatives or persons who know about the child's background or circumstances;
    19 KB (2,946 words) - 03:17, 6 April 2015
  • Venezuela and the Hague Convention
    # Relatives # Friend of relatives
    2 KB (245 words) - 18:52, 6 April 2015
  • How to Adopt from Zimbabwe
    ::::5. Three or four references from non-relatives of the prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] (required as part
    13 KB (1,956 words) - 05:35, 7 April 2015
  • Florida
    ...elationships between the [[adopted]] person and the [[adopted]] person’s relatives, except that rights of inheritance shall be as provided in the Florida Prob ...Parental Rights|parental rights]] terminated or other specified biological relatives.
    54 KB (8,601 words) - 05:36, 14 February 2018
  • Hawaii
    ...option or implement other placement requirements that give a preference to relatives provided that the department has information as to the identity of the newb ...eritance between the [[adopted]] person and the legal parent and the legal relatives of the parent shall continue.
    37 KB (5,869 words) - 05:39, 14 February 2018
  • Extended Family
    '''Extended Family''': The relatives of an individual, both by blood and by marriage, other than its immediate f
    191 B (27 words) - 19:04, 1 February 2014
  • Foster Care (Glossary)
    ...hospitalized, social services might put the child in emergency care until relatives could be contacted or a longer-term foster home found. Respite or relief ca
    4 KB (598 words) - 22:52, 20 May 2015
  • Illinois
    ...nd the value of preserving family ties between the child and the child’s relatives, including siblings ...ntal health histories of the child, the birth parents, and their immediate relatives
    54 KB (8,465 words) - 05:41, 14 February 2018
  • Kentucky
    ...other nonidentifying background information of the birth parents and blood relatives of the [[adopted]] person shall be given to the [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive
    42 KB (6,489 words) - 05:46, 14 February 2018
  • Louisiana
    Upon adoption, the birth parents and birth relatives of the [[adopted]] person are relieved of all of their legal duties and div ...ight of the child to inherit from his or her birth parents and other birth relatives is unaffected by the adoption.
    56 KB (8,844 words) - 05:47, 14 February 2018
  • Michigan
    *The child is being cared for by relatives.
    48 KB (7,670 words) - 05:54, 14 February 2018
  • Minnesota
    ...es, or contact with former [[Foster Parents|foster parents]] or biological relatives ...ion or to implement other placement requirements that give a preference to relatives if the agency does not have information as to the identity of the child, th
    54 KB (8,615 words) - 05:56, 14 February 2018
  • Mississippi
    The birth parents and their relatives shall not inherit by or through the [[adopted]] child, except for a birth p
    39 KB (6,283 words) - 05:57, 14 February 2018
  • Nebraska
    *The fact that an agency may assist the [[adopted]] person in searching for relatives ...gency or the department may assist the [[adopted]] person in searching for relatives
    38 KB (5,938 words) - 06:25, 14 February 2018
  • Nevada
    ...ld’s property. The child shall not owe his or her birth parents or their relatives any legal duty, nor shall he or she inherit from his or her birth parents o ...ll inherit from his or her [[Adoptive Parent|adoptive parent]](s) or their relatives as though he or she were the birth child of such parent(s).
    54 KB (8,533 words) - 06:26, 14 February 2018
  • New Hampshire
    *Blood relatives ...mation relating to the [[adopted]] person, the birth parents, or the blood relatives. The department or the agency shall delete any information from the health
    48 KB (7,648 words) - 02:12, 15 February 2018
  • New Jersey
    ...tion, or to implement other placement requirements that give preference to relatives if the division does not have information as to the identity of the child,
    42 KB (6,756 words) - 02:15, 15 February 2018
  • New Mexico
    ...ucted on all prospective [[Foster Parents|foster parents]] and other adult relatives and nonrelatives residing in the prospective [[Foster Parent|foster parent] ...d on all prospective [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] and other adult relatives and nonrelatives residing in the prospective [[Adoptive Parent|adoptive par
    51 KB (8,013 words) - 02:21, 15 February 2018
  • New York
    *The child is being cared for by a relative or relatives.
    50 KB (7,930 words) - 02:25, 15 February 2018
  • Kinship Care (Glossary)
    ...number of federal and state court rulings that recognize both the right of relatives to act as [[Foster Parents|foster parents]] and their right to receive fina
    3 KB (464 words) - 18:57, 28 May 2015
  • North Dakota
    *The health history of the birth parents and blood relatives ...that the [[adopted]] person thereafter is a stranger to his or her former relatives for all purposes, including inheritance.
    41 KB (6,636 words) - 02:27, 15 February 2018
  • Ohio
    *The child is orphaned, and there are no relatives of the child who are able to take permanent [[custody]]. ...on and the [[adopted]] person’s birth parents or other legal parents and relatives, for all purposes including inheritance.
    51 KB (8,120 words) - 02:28, 15 February 2018
  • Oregon
    *Names and contact information for four references, two of whom may be relatives of the applicant, who can attest to the character and ability of the applic ...partment’s diligent efforts to identify, contact, and place a child with relatives and to place siblings together
    50 KB (7,813 words) - 02:35, 15 February 2018
  • Pennsylvania
    ...s to provide an option for [[Adoptive Parents|adoptive parents]] and birth relatives to enter into a voluntary agreement for ongoing communication or contact th ...th birth relatives and other persons who routinely interact with the birth relatives who may significantly affect the child's best interests
    50 KB (7,880 words) - 02:53, 15 February 2018
  • Rhode Island
    *Surviving relatives of a deceased [[adopted]] person ...the [[Adoptive Parent|adoptive parent]](s) and their lineal and collateral relatives from the child.
    38 KB (6,103 words) - 02:54, 15 February 2018
  • South Dakota
    *The health history of the birth parents and blood relatives
    38 KB (6,013 words) - 02:58, 15 February 2018
  • Tennessee
    *The birth parent or legal relatives ...nformation about the [[adopted]] person and such person’s birth or legal relatives that may include:
    51 KB (8,216 words) - 02:59, 15 February 2018
  • Texas
    ...Family and Protective Services is not required to conduct a search for the relatives of a child for whom the department assumes care, control, and [[custody]] u ...and distribution, inherit from and through the adopting parents and their relatives, and the adopting parents and their family may inherit from and through suc
    49 KB (7,682 words) - 03:00, 15 February 2018
  • Virginia
    *The child’s parent, guardian, or relatives have not come forward to identify the child and claim a relationship to the
    55 KB (8,714 words) - 03:04, 15 February 2018
  • Washington
    *The child’s possible questions about birth parents and relatives ...s to be contacted by his or her birth parents, birth siblings, other birth relatives, or a [[Confidential Intermediary|confidential intermediary]].
    49 KB (7,729 words) - 03:05, 15 February 2018
  • Wisconsin
    ...t|adoptive parent]] or parents of a child reside in this State and are not relatives of the child, a parent having [[custody]] of a child and the proposed [[Ado ...optive parent]] or parents of a child reside outside the State and are not relatives of the child, a [[Custodial Parent|custodial parent]] and the proposed [[Ad
    56 KB (9,029 words) - 03:25, 15 February 2018
  • Wyoming
    ...all inherit from the adoptive person’s estate as if they were his or her relatives.
    27 KB (4,280 words) - 03:27, 15 February 2018

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