Background Information
Adoption involves the transfer of all rights and responsibilities of parenting from the biological parents to another individual or individuals. Use the following sources to learn more about different types of adoption, its psychological and sociological impact, as well as the legal intricacies surrounding the process.
- CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowThis tool gives overviews of major topic areas (including adoption). Find articles, lists of other resources, as well as Pro and Con sides for most topics.
- Children for Families or Families for Children: The Demography of Adoption Behavior in the U.S.This resource provides information on the adopter/adoptee relationship and describes the various types of adoption.
- Handbook of Marriage and the FamilyThis book includes information on parent-child relationships, adoption by lesbian and gay adults, culturally diverse families, and more.
- The Politics of Adoption: International Perspectives on Law, Policy, and PracticeThis book explains, compares, and evaluates the social and legal functions of adoption within a range of selected jurisdictions and on an international basis.