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Methods of Adoption - who can adopt?
Adoption of a child usually takes place in the following circumstances:
- Joint adoption by natural parent and step-parent.
- Adoption by relative of the child.
- Adoption by private foster parents.
- Adoption of a child in the care of a local authority or children's home.
- Adoption of a child through an adoption agency.
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