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Foreign Adoption Getting Harder

Could be boon for thousands in US foster care

By Jess Kilby, Newser User

Posted Aug 14, 2008 3:44 PM CDT

(Newser) – Heightened awareness of child trafficking and improving economies abroad are making it harder for Americans to adopt foreign kids. US officials are taking a closer look at visa applications and discouraging adoptions from countries that don’t comply with a new international adoption agreement, USA ... Read full story »

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