Today's Terms
Surrender
Definition:
(Also known as relinquishment), the voluntary termination of parental rights by a birthparent.
Family Preparation Assessment
Definition:
A question and answer process by which a potential adoptive parent educates themselves about the challenges and rewards offered through parenting an adopted child. This process is led by an adoption worker to assess your life skills, life experiences and
Putative Father Registry
Definition:
Putative Father Registry: A mechanism designed to allow birthfathers to identify themselves for the purpose of establishing their legal right to notification should an adoptive plan be under consideration for their child.
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