How have adoption patterns in the United States shifted over the past half-century?

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Adoption has become less common, as there are more options for family planning and fewer unwanted pregnancies. However, it has become more open and acceptable, with more people adopting children of different races and backgrounds, and more birth parents opting for open adoptions where they can stay in contact with their child and their adoptive family.

How Have Adoption Patterns in the United States Shifted Over