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Adoption Trends Show Fewer Babies. Older Children Placed
A detailed look at Alameda County Adoption Service reveals a shift from infant adoptions to older children being placed. Jackie’s case illustrates changing attitudes toward unwed mothers keeping babies, while agency statistics show fewer under two year olds adopted and more applications than available children.
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Jackie
Alameda County
Adoption Service
Phyllis Land
Alanada County