Adoption

Adoption is the legal process through which a person or couple becomes the lawful parent(s) of a child who is not biologically their own. This process establishes a permanent parent-child relationship, granting the adoptive parents the same rights and responsibilities as biological parents. Adoption can occur through various avenues, including domestic and international adoption, foster care systems, and private agencies. The process typically involves legal proceedings, background checks, and home studies to ensure that the adoptive family is suitable for the child. Adoption can provide children with stable, loving homes and can also enhance the lives of adoptive parents by fulfilling their desire to parent.