As of July 1, 2025 , Georgia-born adoptees aged 18 and older  will be able to apply for and receive a copy of their original, pre-adoption birth certificate  directly from the Georgia State Office of Vital Records — no court order required . #adoptionlaw #adoptioninthestateofgeorgia

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Adoption is a beautiful and life-changing journey—one that creates lasting families built on love and commitment. But while adoption brings immense joy, it can also be emotionally and physically demanding. Many adoptive parents in Georgia find themselves juggling the excitement of welcoming a child with the stress of paperwork, legal steps, and emotional adjustments. That’s why self-care  is so important. For adoptive parents, taking care of yourself isn’t selfish—it’s an e

Children, whether in or out of foster care, can be adopted by grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, step-parents, and even siblings.

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