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| − | Adoption is the | + | '''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> |
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> | ||
| − | + | Adoption rates in some states have been reduced as a consequence of the legalization and promotion of [[abortion]].<ref>https://www.guttmacher.org/pubs/journals/3402502.html</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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| + | == See also == | ||
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| + | * [[Foster Care]] | ||
| + | * [[Adoption success stories|Adoption Success Stories]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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| + | [[Category:Right to Life Movement]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Adoption]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:53, March 10, 2020
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
- â National Catholic Register B1 (Mar. 4-10, 2007)
- â Data from the National Council for Adoption
- â http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cb/stats_research/afcars/trends.htm
- â https://www.guttmacher.org/pubs/journals/3402502.html
- â Christian Examiner, November 2007, Vol. 25, No. 11, Page 1