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title: Prioritizing the Perspectives of Adult Adoptees
description: Discover the health and well-being of adult adoptees 10-15 years post-adoption from the US foster care system, highlighting their mental health challenges and resilience.
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# [Prioritizing the Perspectives of Adult Adoptees](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/translating-research-into-practice-blog/prioritizing-the-perspectives-of-adult-adoptees)

 Written by [Katherine Matheny](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/translating-research-into-practice-blog/author/katherine-matheny) | Oct 11, 2024 3:00:00 PM

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