Adoption & Foster Care

Considering adopting or fostering a child? Learn the ins and outs of the adoption process and the foster care system in your state, including facts on domestic and international adoption, tips on finding an agency, and a breakdown of the cost of fostering or adopting a child.
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Yes, You Can Adopt an Adult—Here's How
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18 Books About Adoption for Kids
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18 Celebrities You Didn't Know Were Adopted
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What Is Surrogacy and How Does It Work?
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How Much It Costs to Adopt a Child
Heron Greenesmith
Please Stop Calling My Adopted Daughter 'Lucky'
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Adoptive and Foster Parent Shopping List for Babies and Toddlers
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How to Adopt a Child in 7 Steps
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It's Time To Normalize Throwing Adoption Baby Showers—Here's How
Leah Campbell
My Harrowing TSA Experience Reminded Me What it Means to Have a Child Who Doesn't Look Like Me
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Adoptive Mom and Luisa Cosplayer is Schooling TikTokers on the Definition of Self-Love
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10 Things Donor-Conceived Children Want Parents To Know