1. Identify and distinguish the 5 major types of adoption based on how adoptions are created and who can adopt.

2. Distinguish between an open and a closed adoption and identify the merits of each approach. Identify the basic steps in the adoption process.

3. Identify the kinds of circumstances in which a person's parental rights may be terminated.

4. Identify who must consent to an adoption and under what circumstances a consent can be revoked.

5. Identify three circumstances in which an adoption may be challenged.

Please answer the following questions using New York State law:

6. Does New York have a safe haven law? If yes, give the name and citation of the statute (at.g. NY Adoption Law §25) and describe its provisions.

7. Who may adopt a child? What is name and citation of the statute in which this information is found? (see example in question 1)

8. Are adult adoptees permitted to contact their biological parents? If yes, how do they go about doing so? What is name and citation of the statute in which this information is found? (see example in question 1)