For both families considering placing a child and those considering adding to their families, traditional adoption is only one alternative. Others include surrogacy, embryo adoption, guardianship, and even cloning.
New programs allow previously frozen or made-to-order embryos to be legally adopted. Learn about the mechanics, common questions, and issues, including ethical, legal, and religious considerations.... [more]
As stem cell research takes the international spotlight, the related issue of embryo adoption, with its own controversies, is being discussed by government leaders. From William L. Pierce, PhD. ... [more]
When substitute care for children is needed, options include adoption, guardianship, legal custody, and others. Learn what each involves and state restrictions.... [more]
Too busy to have a baby? Don't want those unsightly stretch marks? Surrogacy is no longer just for those with medical issues.... [more]
Surrogacy is an alternative choice to traditional adoption. Here's what you need to know.... [more]
It's not a bargain, the risks are enormous, and there are no guarantees, but for some, cloning is their method of choice for building a family.... [more]