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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> | ||
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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> | ||
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* [[Foster Care]] | * [[Foster Care]] | ||
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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.
In 1990, the U.S. Department of State issued almost 7,100 visas for foreign orphans adopted by Americans.[1] By 2006, this number had increased to 20,679 visas for such orphans.
In 2002, 22,291 babies were adopted in the United States.[2]
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.[3]
Adoption rates in some states have been reduced as a consequence of the legalization and promotion of abortion.[4]
More than one-third of Americans have seriously considered adopting, but no more than 2% have followed through.[5]
See also
References
- ↑ National Catholic Register B1 (Mar. 4-10, 2007)
- ↑ Data from the National Council for Adoption
- ↑ http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cb/stats_research/afcars/trends.htm
- ↑ http://www.guttmacher.org/pubs/journals/3402502.html
- ↑ Christian Examiner, November 2007, Vol. 25, No. 11, Page 1