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Related Terms • Relinquishment • Surrender

Definition: Parents' decisions to allow their child to be placed for adoption.

Also Known As:Placing a child for adoption

Related Resources:

Relinquishment, Consent, and Time to Revoke
What adopting and placing parents need to know about relinquishment papers, including when they can be signed, any time allowances to rescind, and reasons the court may allow revocation.

Resources for Expectant Parents
Information and support for parents considering placing a child for adoption.

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Source/Adapted from: National Adoption Information Clearinghouse

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