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Types of Adoption

Information and resources regarding different types of adoption. Includes legal information on who may adopt and who may be adopted in each State. Domestic Adoption Resources on adoption within the United States, such as: Independent Adoption, Foster Care Adoption, Kin/Relative Adoption, and Native American Adoption. Intercountry Adoption Information on adoption of children who are citizens of one country by parents who are citizens of a different country. Includes U.S. citizenship information and laws regarding intercountry adoption.

Adoption Options: A Fact Sheet for Families Provides basic information about the different types of domestic and intercountry adoptions. Adoption Options-at-a-Glance: A Companion Guide for Families Provides a description of how the placement process will vary for each type of adoption. View More

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