Nation Jul 10 Agencies accused of rushing adoptions before mothers can change their minds By Julia Lurie
World Apr 24 South Korean truth commission halts probe into adoption fraud, leaving hundreds of cases in limbo South Korea’s government has never acknowledged direct responsibility for issues related to past adoptions and has so far not responded to the commission’s recommendation to issue an official apology. By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press
Nation Dec 23 Watch 9:22 China’s foreign adoption ban leaves hundreds of children and families in limbo China’s announcement in September that it was ending international adoptions was a crushing blow for families awaiting the arrival of their adopted children. The policy change has now left more than 270 American families in limbo, unsure of where their… By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris
Politics Dec 11 Attorneys see surge of LGBTQ+ parents seeking to adopt their children before new Trump term Project 2025, the 920-page document that lays out priorities for a second Trump term, envisions a federal government that uplifts families made up of a married mother and father, while undermining LGBTQ+ parents. By Chabeli Carrazana, The 19th
Politics Jun 15 Supreme Court rules for adoption law that aims to preserve Native American tribal families The Supreme Court has preserved the system that gives preference to Native American families in foster care and adoption proceedings of Native children. By Mark Sherman, Associated Press
Oct 20 A U.S. Marine used political connections to adopt an Afghan baby, her family says. Now they’re suing to get her back. By Juliet Linderman, Claire Galofaro, Martha Mendoza, Associated Press An Afghan couple who arrived in the U.S. as refugees are suing a U.S. Marine and his wife for allegedly abducting their baby. Continue reading
Sep 25 Cuba holds vote on law allowing same-sex marriage, adoption By Cristiana Mesquita, Associated Press Cuba held a rare referendum Sunday on an unusually contentious law — a government-backed “family law” code that would allow same-sex couples to marry and adopt, as well as outlining the rights of children and grandparents. Continue reading
Feb 25 ‘It is very difficult to reach anyone.’ Ukrainians in the U.S. despair watching Russian invasion from afar By Roby Chavez Many Americans, who have ties to Ukraine, watch and worry about friends and family while wondering if a peaceful solution is now far from reach. In New Orleans adopted sisters wait for word from their sisters and a worker from… Continue reading
Dec 30 Comments renew debate over adoption as abortion alternative By David Crary, John Hanna, Associated Press Year after year, several thousand women in the U.S. carry an unintended pregnancy to term and then offer the baby for adoption. Continue reading
Dec 22 After Supreme Court abortion case, a new look at baby ‘safe haven’ laws By Astrid Galvan, Associated Press Safe haven laws drew attention this month when U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett questioned the role they play in the debate around abortion rights. Continue reading