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Sammy, a baby grey squirrel raised by a cat in 1981 Oxfordshire, challenges his caretaker's decision to release him into the wild.
Identical twins and triplets, separated at birth for a controversial study, confront the lasting trauma of their forced separation and the deception that followed.
Adoption transforms the lives of Valérie, Thierry, Steve, and Richere as they navigate the challenges and joys of becoming parents through this process.
Allegations of fraud and abuse in South Korea's foreign adoption system are examined through the experiences of adoptees confronting their altered origins.
22 years ago, Nikki Weeler was one of the Romanian orphans whose plight shocked the world.
A baby was rescued from a burning caravan in January 1986, leading to a woman's search for her origins and the truth about her adoption.
For-profit adoption agencies in the U.S., particularly in Utah, face scrutiny over misconduct allegations and the controversial practice of "adoption tourism."
Lacy, a 14-year-old orphan, navigates the emotional landscape of an adoption picnic designed to connect children with prospective parents.
Annie, adopted from a Gypsy family, seeks answers about her identity and traumatic past after being left in a burning caravan by her Irish Traveller mother.
Orphaned children in Ukraine and Vietnam experience transformative love and care from adoptive parents and compassionate students dedicated to improving their lives.
Karen and Michael Diehl, adoptive parents of children with disabilities, were convicted for the brutal mistreatment and death of a disturbed boy in 1986.
Steve Jobs was born on February 24, 1955, to two graduate students who gave him up for adoption shortly after his birth.
Four siblings, separated during the Sixties Scoop, reunite for the first time, exploring their shared history and deepening their familial bond.
Last year, over 15,000 children in Britain were waiting to be adopted, double the number from five years ago.
Scientists in the 1960s separated twins at birth to study their development without informing their adoptive families or the twins themselves.
Each year, nearly 500,000 orphans in Russia await adoption amid strict international bans.
In the Bohemian Forest, Vaclav adopts two bear cubs orphaned by their mother, highlighting the challenges of survival and the bond formed in the wild.
Bangladeshi adoptees Sander and Suma, living in the Netherlands, search for their birth families with the support of the Shapla Community amidst issues of trafficking and lost identities.
Last year, over 15,000 children in Britain were waiting to be adopted, with one child entering care every 20 minutes.
A temperature drop to minus 40 degrees Celsius in winter poses challenges for nomadic life in Mongolia, as shown through Saruul Fischer's experiences.
A 16-year-old named Tobi begins the process of changing his name and gender in a small village in Hungary, supported by his family.
In East Germany, over 10,000 children were forcibly removed from their families under communist policies, with lasting impacts on their lives and identities.
Sam Wallace and Amanda Billing explore their DNA results across Europe, revealing royal ties, Viking ancestry, and a poignant family secret.
In Britain, social workers face the challenging task of removing children from their families, with over 15,000 children currently awaiting adoption.
More than 40 years after her adoption, Sophie English returns to Vietnam to confront her identity and search for her birth mother.
Argentina's military dictatorship left a painful legacy as hundreds of individuals learn their true identities, revealing the tragic theft of children from their biological parents.
Journee Bradshaw, a 13-year-old Ethiopian girl, faced trauma and deception when adopted by a US family, revealing troubling practices in international adoption agencies.
Ethiopia's adoption industry, driven by a lack of regulation and high demand, has become rife with corruption, often resulting in heartbreaking outcomes for families.
Foster children in Mississippi, aged 3 to 17, gather at a summer picnic, hoping to connect with prospective adoptive families and find their forever homes.
Adoption involves the bringing into a family of a child that is not biologically theirs, offering a different way of making a family.
Roger Arkady Pettingell was born in Russia in 1995 and later adopted, facing personal loss and challenges while pursuing a career in track and field.
Ross Williams reflects on nearly 20 years of parenthood, documenting the challenges and joys of raising his son, Ash, from infancy to childhood.
Fee investigates the implications of inherited violence after learning her birth mother was murdered, while also exploring her family history and connections in Tasmania.
After 40 years of separation, an adopted woman learns about her birth mother and half siblings through DNA analysis with Professor Turi King, revealing hidden family ties.
Margaret's DNA test reveals her birth mother and siblings are alive, leading to a profound exploration of her Irish ancestry and family connections.
Simon Hokwerda, born Kim Kwon-si in 1966, searches for his mother in Korea, reflecting on the systemic issues faced by biracial children.
At only two weeks old, a caribou fawn separated from its mother attempts a dangerous swim across a river during the herd's migration.
70 percent of Koreans no longer eat dog, reflecting a significant shift in attitudes toward the dog meat industry and animal rights.
A young woman named Lottie, who suffered severe burns as a child, collaborates with artist David Hockney to create her first portrait.
Sharon, a drug user, states, "My baby was the last thing that I thought about until I pulled that needle out of my arm."
At 17, Eugene "Gene Boy" Benedict enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served on the frontlines of the Vietnam War for two years.
Glenn Morey recalls being handed off to a stranger at a train station in Korea as he reflects on his adoption and identity.
Joel Kim Booster humorously recounts his very strange upbringing in the Midwest as a Korean adoptee.
Joyce Maynard discusses the emotional challenges of adopting two Ethiopian girls in a conversation with Traveler magazine's Don George.
Steve faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison for his relationship with Sarah, who he believes is his biological daughter.
The Colorado Springs Pregnancy Center offers alternatives to abortion in its pro-life campaign.
Romania faces challenges in reforming its orphanage system after decades of neglect.
Ron Funches humorously discusses his cat Mr White Face and racial issues during Black History Month.
