As a mirror of social changes in this country, adoption practices reflect them well.

In recent decades, the emphasis of adoption practice has shifted from helping families find children to finding safe and permanent families for children.

Consequently the arguments presented here in respect of adoption practices are equally valid for fostering.

Edna Gladney led two major initiatives resulting in significant changes to adoption practices.

It is estimated more than 17,000 children were adopted out before 1980 and some of these involved forced adoption practices.

On 25 October 2012, the Victorian parliament apologised for forced adoption practices.

Gladney placed over 10,000 babies with adoptive parents during her career and totally revolutionized adoption practices.

The Academy's work includes promoting the reform of adoption laws and disseminating information on ethical adoption practices.

Consider this evidence, which challenges current adoption practices: * Eighty percent of adoptees seek out their birth parents.

At this point it would be useful to clarify some of the terms being used in this area of adoption practice.