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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 family, typically a mother and 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 the United States there are well over 100,000 children under the age of sixteen waiting to be adopted, though this number has dropped in recent years.<ref>http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cb/stats_research/afcars/trends.htm</ref>

In the United States there are well over 100,000 children under the age of sixteen waiting to be adopted, though this number has dropped in recent years.<ref>http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cb/stats_research/afcars/trends.htm</ref>

The legalization and promotion of [[abortion]] in certain states did reduce adoption there.<ref>http://www.guttmacher.org/pubs/journals/3402502.html</ref>

Adoption rates in some states have been reduced as a consequence of the legalization and promotion of [[abortion]].<ref>http://www.guttmacher.org/pubs/journals/3402502.html</ref>