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.
Adoption law differs from state to state. It's important that adopting and placing parents, as well as those searching for family members, learn what these laws allow.
Laws enacted by the U.S. government affect and impact adoption and foster care in all states.