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Susan Soon-Keum Cox

Adoptee and the vice president of public policy and external...

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Stepping it Up

The most common adoption practice in the country is the supremely loving choice of a stepparent to adopt the child of his or her spouse. This process, as one can imagine, is fraught with emotional hurdles and legal measures that can be discouraging. Don’t let all that stop you. Adopting.org has all the tools you need to make your family whole.

Posted: 2/29/08