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Birthparent
Definition:
Also called biological parent. The term used for the two persons who genetically created a child. These two persons have rights and responsibilities defined by law and the Constitution of the United States.
Parent support groups
Definition:
Formal or informal groups of adoptive parents and potential adoptive parents coming together to share information and resources. They often also offer friendship, emotional support and recreational activities for adoptive family members.
Identifying information
Definition:
Information such as name, address, place of employment, Social Security number, etc., which could significantly assist one individual in locating another individual.
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