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Topic: adoption
Definition:

  • the act of accepting with approval
  • favorable reception
  • "its adoption by society"
  • "the proposal found wide acceptance" a legal proceeding that creates a parent-child relation between persons not related by blood
  • the adopted child is entitled to all privileges belonging to a natural child of the adoptive parents (including the right to inherit) the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source
  • "the borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent"

    Related tag cloud:

  • adopt
  • rescue
  • children
  • dog
  • dogs
  • pets
  • family
  • shelter
  • cat
  • pet
  • cats
  • foster care
  • baby
  • animal
  • child
  • divorce
  • pregnancy
  • international adoption
  • adopting
  • animals
  • foster
    • Resources:

    AdoptionShop
    Offering adoption-related products including books, music, life books, videos, jewelry and cards.
    http://www.adoption.com/

    Adoption Network
    Adoption and crisis pregnancy-related resources designed to serve all members of the adoption community.
    http://www.adoption.org/

    Caliber Associates
    Provides program evaluation, information and human resources management consulting services to the Federal government and the private sector. Based in Fairfax, Virginia.
    http://www.calib.com/

    National Adoption Center
    Portal to photo listings and resources, including chat, online courses, and articles.
    http://www.adopt.org/

    About.com: Adoption
    Provides access to thousands of resources addressing all aspects of adoption. Extensive coverage of international adoption issues.
    http://adoption.about.com/

    Adopting.org
    Information for everyone involved in adoption: birthparents, those who wish to adopt, and adoptees.
    http://www.adopting.org/