Adoptionrelated
Adoption-related refers to topics, policies, and practices connected with the legal and social process by which a person becomes a member of another family through adoption. It encompasses the experiences of adoptees, birth families, and adoptive families, as well as the systems that support them. The field covers legal frameworks, social work, counseling, and research on identity, kinship, and well-being.
Types of adoption include domestic adoption (including foster care adoptions and private domestic adoptions), international adoption,
Key aspects include consent and termination of parental rights, home studies, matching, placement, and finalization in
Ethical considerations emphasize informed consent, cultural sensitivity, and transparency. Trends in many regions include greater openness,