Adoption

A legal and social process that permanently places a child into a family other than their biological parents, transferring all parental rights and responsibilities to provide lifelong care and protection.
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A legal and social process that permanently places a child into a family other than their biological parents, transferring all parental rights and responsibilities to provide lifelong care and protection.
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