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From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. Adoption is a process whereby a person assumes the parenting for another who is not kin and, in so doing, permanently transfers all rights and responsibilities from the original parent or parents. Unlike guardianship or other systems designed for the care of the young, adoption is intended to effect a permanent change in status and as such requires societal recognition, either through legal or religious sanction. Historically some societies have enacted specific laws governing adoption whereas others have endeavored to achieve adoption through less formal means, notably via contracts that specified inheritance rights and parental responsibilities. Modern systems of adoption, arising in the 20th century, tend to be governed by comprehensive statutes and regulations. Adoption has a long history in the Western world, closely tied with the legacy of the Roman Empire and the Catholic Church. Its use has changed considerably over the centuries with its focus shifting from adult adoption and inheritance issues toward children and family creation and its structure moving from a recognition of continuity between the adopted and kin toward allowing relationships of lessened intensity. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License How do adoption agencies treat gay couples wanting to adopt? Q. Can sumone explain to me how adoption agencies find parents that are caring, lovable, and responsible enough to care for a child? How do they prove that? Do the parents have to take some test or examination before adopting, especially gay couples? Asked by Ellie Marieee :) - Wed Oct 28 16:34:34 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments A. They are treated the same as any other couple---otherwise it would be discrimination. All interested in adopting or fostering will have a home study done, medical exams, fingerprinting done, references checked, training, etc etc. Answered by cricketlady - Thu Oct 29 13:01:10 2009 How can I obtain a job working with pregnancy and adoption services? Q. Hi, I'm a 17 old senior high school student in Canada, and I was wondering what job positions there are in pregnancy and adoption services? What education and experience do I need to obtain one of these positions in the future? I have assisted in the adoption of my brother, and well as assisted friends through their adoption. I would love to continue being able to help people through things like this, but on a more professional level. Thanks Asked by xboxgirl - Tue Oct 10 15:46:34 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. Maybe you should look into becoming a social worker. Potential college majors include social work, elementary education and child development. Not sure about Canada, in the US a social worker almost certainly needs a Master's Degree. Answered by Adoptive Father - Tue Oct 10 17:32:38 2006 Do you think it is possible for adoption workers to give unbiased advice about adoption?
Q. Adoption workers are paid by hopeful adoptive parents to find them a child (under 2 years of age, preferably an infant). With such a big stake in the adoption being finalized, do you think it is possible for adoption workers to give unbiased advice to either the adoptive parents or the pregnant mother (and the baby s father)? How much should they be trusted by adoptive parents? How much should they be trusted by parents coping with an unexpected pregnancy? Asked by grapesgum - Sat Mar 8 18:13:34 2008 - - 15 Answers - 0 Comments A. Nope. Most adoption workers are not even degreed in social work or any related field. I would be very careful in trusting someone who claims to work in the adoption industry in real life or on the internet unless they have an actual degree in social work or a comparable field. People here have even talked about the role of adoption caseworkers. Some of them are specifically trained to befriend potential "birth mothers" so that if they do have a change of heart and decide to parent, the caseworker can try to persuade them to relinquish. Of course the fact that the person who mentioned this said it like it was a good thing is truly gut-wrenching in and of itself. But that is another story. The truth is, most adoption agencies are in it… [cont.] Answered by Isabel A - Sat Mar 8 20:35:16 2008 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Adoption" From Wikiquote under the GNU Free Documentation License. See also:
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