"Adoption Qualifications." Chinese Children Charities-Chinese Children Adoption International - a Leader in China Adoption. 4 Nov. 1998. Web. 29 Mar. 2011. . According to this organization you must be in a heterosexual relationship in order to adopt a chinese baby.
"Haiti Adoption - Qualifications." Haiti Adoption. Haitian Adoption, 4 Apr. 1974. Web. 29 Mar. 2011. . If a heterosexual couple wants to adopt a Haitian child from this organization they cannot have more then two children of their own.
"Qualifications For The Adoption Of Foster Children | LIVESTRONG.COM."LIVESTRONG.COM - Lose Weight & Get Fit with Diet, Nutrition & Fitness Tools. Lance Armstrong, 26 Feb. 2010. Web. 29 Mar. 2011. . To adopt a foster child one must take several classes (that add up to 40 hrs) before a family can finish the process of adoption.
"BBC - Health: Who Can Adopt?" BBC - Homepage. Web. 30 Mar. 2011. .
It takes up to 8 months for a person/ couple to be processed and evaluated before they can be matched with a child.
Barrett, Mary Catherine. "Changes to Ohio Adoption Laws." Domestic Adoptions Ohio, Surrogacy Law, Cleveland Adoption Lawyer. Web. 30 Mar. 2011. . While the birth mother is pregnant with the child that is going to be adopted, the adoptive family must pay the birth mother up to 3,000 dollars during her birth period and up to 60 days after the baby is born.
According to the research that I've done I would like to do a project that circulates around homosexuality and adoption. Many places stated that only heterosexual places could adopt but shouldn't it be up to the mother to decide who should take her child? I would like to conduct a study on how many mothers actually get to decide who gets to adopt their child. Another project That I would like to conduct is a compare and contrast between adoption organizations and there beliefs on homosexuality.
Stephanie,
ReplyDeleteGreat idea - good preliminary research - notice that some of your documents have gotten elderly.
You could call 3-5 agencies, and ask them (for instance);
1. What are the agencies in NYC that handle the most adoptions?
2. What policies does your agency have regarding adoption by homosexual couples and/or individuals?
3. How many adoptions has your agency handled in the last year involving homosexuals?
Another couple suggestions - interview Rob and read "The Kid".
Your idea strikes me as important, doable, and enlightening.
Good luck!