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In Vermont, any adult may adopt. Adopting families may cover all fees related to the pregnancy and birth for the birth mom, including medical, legal, counseling, and living expenses. Birth parent(s) may consent to the adoption 36 hours after birth. The child must reside with the adopting family for six months before the adoption petition is signed by the court. Consent is irrevocable 21 after signing. Fun fact: Vermont is also home to one hundred 19th-Century covered wooden bridges.
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