Adoption TriadThe three sided relationship among the birth parent, permanency parent, and child.
Adoptive FamilyA family who has finalized the adoption of a child placed in their home.
Adoptive ParentAn individual or couple who have received court approval and adopted a child.
AffidavitA sworn, notarized statement signed by all parties entering an agreement. This statement provides evidence to the court that parties are entering into an agreement knowingly and voluntarily and that the agreement is not the product of coercion, fraud or duress.
Affiliate AgencyLicensed adoption agencies that contract with the SWAN prime contractor to provide permanency services.
