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The Matching Process

Truth Be Told: Adoption Stories by National Adoption Service

Oct 31, 202025:37Kids & family

3. This episode is all about one of the most emotionally intense parts of the journey: matching children with their new families. Is there such a thing as the perfect fit?

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