Laws, Legal Resources, Legal Reform
Statutes, codes, and rulings, legal considerations, information to help locate legal professionals, and advocacy information for issues affecting our adoptive, foster, and step families.
Adoption Laws
Adopting and placing parents need to know about state and federal laws governing adoption. Find information about consent to adopt, advertising law, and other laws that differ from state to state, as well as laws that affect all U.S. adoptions.
Advocacy & Reform
Learn about the issues facing adoptive and foster extended and blended families, and where and how you can make a difference.
- National Adoption Awareness Month
- National Foster Care Month
- Parent Power Works in Washington
- Advocating with Books
- Become an Activist
- International Advocacy & Reform
- Legislative Updates
- Organizations - State and Local
- Organizations - US & Canada
Legal Considerations in Adoption
Legal considerations for those seeking to adopt include locating an adoption attorney, understanding legal risks, and knowing the law governing each type of adoption.
Legal Language
Check the Glossary for legal words and terms used in connection with adoption and foster care.
Online Law Libraries & Reference
Online adoption law libraries, legal reference resources, and law policy centers.
Library of Articles: Legislation
Library of on-site articles about legislation at local, national, and international levels, and how it affects all members of the adoption community. Includes open records, citizenship, legal abandonment laws, putative fathers, the Hague Convention, tax
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