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Fathers' Involvement in Adoption Planning
This section provides resources for and about father's involvement in adoption planning for their child.
The Rights of Unmarried Fathers | |
Series Title: | State Statutes |
Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
Availability: | View Download (PDF - 626KB) |
Year Published: | 2010 - 104 pages |
Reviews the State laws related to unmarried fathers and explains the circumstances in which a man may be presumed to be the father of a child, paternity registries, alternate means for establishing paternity, revocations of claims, and access to information. Summaries of laws for all States and U.S. territories are accessible through the State Statute Search. |
Birthfather Legal Rights—What You Need to Know
Adoptive Families Magazine
Summarizes putative fathers' rights throughout the country.
The Birthfather's Role in Adoption
LifeFamilyEducation.com
Illustrates in general terms birth fathers' rights and their role in adoption.
Dads Matter!
Adoptive Families Magazine
Presents selected articles and stories by and about fathers.
The Experiences and Needs of Birth Fathers in Adoption: What We Know Now and Some Practice Implications
Clapton
Practice, 19(1), 2007
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Summarizes findings from research on birth fathers and concludes with pointers for good practice.
Grounds for Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights | |
Series Title: | State Statutes |
Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
Availability: | View Download (PDF - 445KB) |
Year Published: | 2010 - 62 pages |
Reviews State laws that detail the specific circumstances that must be present when a court terminates the legal parent-child relationship. Summaries of laws for all States and US territories are included. |
State and local examples
Fathers Have Rights Too
Wisconsin Adoption Information Center
Reviews rights, responsibilities, choices, and FAQs expectant fathers have in planning for their child's future.