Unintended Pregnancy and Adoption

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms and concepts related to unintended pregnancy and adoption based on lecture notes.

Unintended Pregnancy

Pregnancy that is not planned or wanted at the time of conception.

Guttmacher Institute

An organization that conducts research on reproductive health issues and monitors trends in unintended pregnancy rates.

Adoption

A legal process to transfer parental rights and responsibilities to another family.

Open Adoption

An adoption arrangement where all parties know each other's full names and addresses and maintain ongoing contact.

Semi-Open Adoption

An adoption arrangement where birth parents choose an adoptive family and may have limited contact or updates.

Closed Adoption

An adoption arrangement where the birth family and adoptive family do not meet or have contact after the adoption.

Surrender of Parental Rights

The legal process of a birth parent relinquishing their rights to a child, typically involving signed documentation.

Agency Adoption

Adoption coordinated by a social worker who arranges legal services and provides counseling support.

Private Adoption

An adoption process managed by an attorney who oversees legal services and may arrange counseling.

Every Child Deserves a Family Act

Legislation aimed at increasing foster and adoptive homes while improving protections against discrimination.