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What are the different types of adoptions?

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Return To Adoption FAQ Archive   What are the different types of adoptions? Answered By Editor Adoption is the act of legally and permanently assuming custody of an individual with a parent other than his biological parents. Here are the different types of adoptions: 1. Fost-adopt - the child is being brought under the care of trained and skilled foster parents. 2. Infant adoption - the child is being adopted during infancy. 3. International adoption - for instance an American adopts a child from a foreign country. 4. Waiting child adoption - the term refers to adopting a non-infant child. They are most commonly toddlers. 5. Step child adoption - the child is legally adopted by his stepparent. 6. Older child adoption - any child over two years of age fall under this category. 7. Relative adoption - the child is legally adopted by his kin. 8. Special needs adoption - the term refers to adopting children who have physical, mental, and emotional abnormalities. 9. Military and overseas adoption - any child is being adopted by military personnel or overseas workers. 10. Adult adopting - this term refers to any individual who wish to adopt an older adult which is normally considered a senior citizen. keywords: Adoption | Adopt | Adopting | Adopted | Foster Care | International | Special Needs | International Adoption Foster Adoption Foster Child Adopt Birthmother

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