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Trends in U.S. Adoptions: 2000 to 2009

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Pages 329-349 | Received 21 Jun 2012, Accepted 18 Apr 2013, Published online: 01 Jul 2013
 

Abstract

There are no official statistics for the total number of adoptions within the United States. In response, this study collected and analyzed data from a variety of sources to develop national and state adoption estimates for the years 2000 to 2009. Sources include state courts, state child welfare agencies, state bureaus of vital records, and the U.S. Department of State. Subtotals for public, intercountry, and other adoptions also are provided. Results indicate that the number of adoptions decreased from 2000 to 2009. The trends discussed in this article may have implications for future adoption policy and practice.

Notes

1. Detailed information regarding the specific data sources for each state, including courts, child welfare agencies, and bureaus of vital records, can be obtained from the authors.

2. In the cited report cited, infertility refers only to problems getting pregnant for married couples. Impaired fecundity refers to all women, regardless of marital status, and includes problems getting pregnant and problems carrying a baby to term.

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