Abandonment

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•Boarder Babies

Definition: Desertion of a child by a parent or adult primary care giver with no provisions for continued childcare nor with any apparent intention to return to resume caregiving.

Also Known As:Desertion

Related Resources:

Baby Abandonment/Safe Havens: Laws and programs allowing anonymous abandonment exist in the U.S. and abroad. Proponents say they save lives and guarantee anonymity, opponents say they harm women and children. Resources include laws and programs, nationwide hotlines, and position statements.
Adopting a Waiting Child: If you are interested in adopting an abandoned baby, the procedures are the same as for adopting any other child in the foster care system.
Resources for Expectant Parents: Assistance and information to help expectant parents make informed choices. Includes an entire section on resources for those in crisis.

Elsewhere on the Web:

The Adoptability of Abandoned Babies

Associate Law Professor Joanna Grossman looks at Baby Moses laws and adoption.

Source/Adapted from: National Adoption Information Clearinghouse

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