1.There are over a quarter of a million adoptions every year. 260,000 children are adopted each year. This estimate implies that fewer than 12 children are adopted for every 100,000 persons under age 18 . Adoption remains, therefore, a relatively rare event.
2. countries with most adoptions
The United States of America, with over 127,000 adoptions in 2001.
Large numbers of adoptions also take place in China (almost 46,000 in 2001) and in the Russian Federation (more than 23,000 in 2001).
3. The purpose of adoption has evolved over time. Historically, adoption occurred primarily to preserve and transmit family lines or inheritance, to gain political power or to forge alliances between families. Today, the principle of ensuring that the best
2. countries with most adoptions
The United States of America, with over 127,000 adoptions in 2001.
Large numbers of adoptions also take place in China (almost 46,000 in 2001) and in the Russian Federation (more than 23,000 in 2001).
3. The purpose of adoption has evolved over time. Historically, adoption occurred primarily to preserve and transmit family lines or inheritance, to gain political power or to forge alliances between families. Today, the principle of ensuring that the best