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Adoption is the voluntary acceptance by a family, typically a mother and father, of a child born to other parents.

Adoption is the voluntary acceptance by a family, typically a mother and father, of a child born to other parents.

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. These visas represent a small but significant security hazard as they may be used by terrorists for getting into the United States.  

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>