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'''Adoption''' is the legal transfer of the rights and responsibilities of parenthood of a child from its biological parents to another responsible adult (or adults) who then assumes the role of mother and/or father.

'''Adoption''' is the legal transfer of the rights and responsibilities of parenthood of a child from its biological parents to another responsible adult (or adults) who then assumes the role of mother and/or father.

In 1990, the [[U.S. Department of State]] issued almost 7,100 visas for foreign orphans adopted by Americans.<ref>National Catholic Register B1 (Mar. 4-10, 2007) </ref>  By 2006, this number had increased to 20,679 visas for such orphans.  

In 1990, the [[U.S. Department of State]] issued almost 7,100 visas for foreign orphans adopted by Americans.<ref>National Catholic Register B1 (Mar. 4-10, 2007)</ref>  By 2006, this number had increased to 20,679 visas for such orphans.  

In 2002, 22,291 babies were adopted in the United States.<ref>Data from the National Council for Adoption</ref>   

In 2002, 22,291 babies were adopted in the United States.<ref>Data from the National Council for Adoption</ref>   

More than one-third of Americans have seriously considered adopting, but no more than 2% have followed through.<ref>Christian Examiner, November 2007, Vol. 25, No. 11, Page 1</ref>

More than one-third of Americans have seriously considered adopting, but no more than 2% have followed through.<ref>Christian Examiner, November 2007, Vol. 25, No. 11, Page 1</ref>

== See Also ==

== See also ==

* [[Foster Care]]

* [[Foster Care]]