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“When You’re Sitting on the Fence, Hope's the Hardest Part”: Challenges and Experiences of Heterosexual and Same-Sex Couples Adopting Through the Child Welfare System

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Pages 288-315 | Received 01 Dec 2011, Accepted 15 Jun 2012, Published online: 27 Nov 2012

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