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Adoption is a process whereby a person assumes the parenting of another, usually a child, from that person's biological or legal parent or parents, and, in so doing, permanently transfers all rights and responsibilities, along with filiation, from the biological parent or parents. Unlike guardianship or other systems designed for the care of the young, adoption is intended to effect a permanent change in status and as such requires societal recognition, either through legal or religious sanction.
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Anyone who ever wondered how much they could love a child who did not spring from their own loins, know this: it is the same. The feeling of love is so profound, it's incredible and surprising.
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― Instant Mom
― Instant Mom
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Since I was five, I've known that I was adopted, which is a politically correct term for being clueless about one's own origins.
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― Handle with Care
― Handle with Care
A book group for friends of Lisa Qualls, writer of One Thankful Mom. We read and discuss books r…more
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Adoption. It's a beautiful thing, and it shows real love for the children. But what if the child…more
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Hosted by Devereux Therapeutic Foster Care, this is a book club for people who are current foste…more
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If you have written a book on adoption, if you were adopted or if you are thinking of adopting, …more
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