topic: Adoption

Purpose: To inform people about the adoption

Thesis: Adoption is transferring parental rights and duties to someone other than the adopted
person’s biological parents. The number of children adopted annually by American families is an
estimate only.

1. Introduction
- What do Edgar Allan Poe, John Lennon, Steve Jobs, and Eleanor Roosevelt all have in
common? They were all adopted. Adoption is transferring parental rights and duties to
someone other than the adopted person’s biological parents. The adoption process is
lengthy, expensive, and varies from country to country and even state to state. Not only
does adoption vary from state to state, but sometimes the adoption process even varies
within regions of a state.

- Many children get adopted every year. No one knows how adoption works.

- An adoption is a life-changing event, not just for the children involved but also for every
single family made whole through adoption.

- Adoption processes vary from place to place. Types of adoption. Benefits and
detriments to adoption. Many children who are adopted have experienced neglect and
abuse.

2. Adoption processes vary from place to place.

1. The adoption process varies from state to state.
- It is more expensive in certain states than in others.
- The amount of paperwork throughout the process also depends on the state legislature.
2. The adoption process varies within a state.
- In certain states, the adoption process is different from one region to the next.
- The process is different depending on the child protection laws set in each region inside
a state.
3. Types of Adoption
1. There are different types of adoption.
- There is a step-parent or other family member adoption
- There is also adoption across state lines
2. The more traditional adoption types are commonly known.
- There is private adoption which is most commonly found throughout the U.S.
- Adoption through foster care is a good thing to try for first-time adopters.
4. The adoption process is expensive.
1. There are a lot of upfront expenses.
- You are subjected to adoption agency fees to help you find a suitable match for your
family.
 - You also have to pay to adopt the child you want to adopt.
2. There are a lot of big expenses in terms of the child too.
- Readying a living space to suit a child’s wants and needs can be expensive.
- Many new expenses come to light like healthcare, school, etc.

Conclusion
Adoption processes vary from state to state. There are many different types of adoption.
Adoption can be expensive, so you have to ensure that you are financially capable of caring for
another human being. Adoption is transferring parental rights and duties to someone other than
the adopted person’s biological parents. The number of children adopted annually by American
families is an estimate only. Adoption is a life-changing adventure, but everyone needs to be
educated before walking into a demanding process. There will be many emotions, expenses,
and frustration, but it truly is worth it in the end.