Adoption

Adoption is a process by which individuals or families legally become the parents of a child who is not biologically related to them. According to estimates from the United Nations, there are approximately 140 million orphans worldwide, and adoption can provide a means of providing stable and loving homes for children who may otherwise face social and economic challenges. Adoption programs and initiatives, such as the National Adoption Center and the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, work to promote awareness, education, and support for adoption and improve the well-being and outcomes of adopted children and families.