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Non-recurring costs
Definition:
One-time expenses incurred by a person adopting a child, such as travel costs, legal costs, and Family Preparation Assessment-related costs. These are frequently reimbursable through federal and local funds when adopting a waiting child.
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.
Photo listings
Definition:
Published photographs and descriptions of waiting children and/or waiting approved adopters that are used by agencies and individuals to identify potential matches. Often an adoption exchange will publish a photo listing.
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