Adoption is a process by which one person assumes parental responsibility for another and, in doing so, permanently transfers all rights and responsibilities of the biological parent(s) . Unlike guardianship or other systems designed to care for young people, adoption aims to effect a permanent change in status and, as such, requires societal recognition, either through legal sanction or punishment. religious. Adoption has changed significantly over the centuries, with the focus now shifting from issues of adult adoption and inheritance to children and family creation. its structure evolves from the recognition of continuity between adoptees and parents towards the authorization of relationships of less intensity. In modern times, adoption is the primary means of meeting the needs of homeless, neglected, abused, and runaway children (Wikipedia, “Adoption”). Child, family and school social workers earn an average of $38,280 per year. The number of social workers is expected to grow by twenty percent between 2012 and 2020, according to the BLS (“Adoption”). Some counselors believe that because adoption touches on many family issues, it evolves naturally from a more general practice. A difficult bias adoption counselors face is the perception that they are baby thieves or sellers. A birth mother may need help making the difficult decision to give up a child for adoption. Many adoption counselors are social workers who focus on adoption because they have had personal experience with adoption (“CFNC.org”). This is somewhat the case in my situation. My parents were about to begin the adoption process when my mother found out she was pregnant. For Glory To, the most difficult time is when the placement doesn't work...... middle of paper ...... their own children, they shouldn't panic, maybe they can adopt! Works cited" Adoption case manager: job description and training requirements. Portail-Éducation.com. Np, and Web. February 11, 2014. “CFNC.org – Career profile.” CFNC.org - Career Profile Np, and Web February 11, 2014. "IVCC - Illinois Valley Community College." . IVCC Sociology and Anthropology. February 13, 2014. “McKendree University.” The Process. California Children's Connection. February 13, 2014. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.. 2014.