I frequently see people use the language "put up for adoption." This is considered negative language, and originated from the era of orpahn trains when children were "put up" on platforms to be looked over in consideration for adoption. See below excerpt from The Adoption History Project:
"The orphan trains are among the most famous episodes in adoption history. Between 1854 and 1929, as many as 250,000 children from New York and other Eastern cities were sent by train to towns in midwestern and western states, as well as Canada and Mexico. Families interested in the orphans showed up to look them over when they were placed on display in local train stations, and placements were frequently made with little or no investigation or oversight."
Educate yourselves about positive adoption language (simply Google "positive adoption language"). For more information about The Adoption History Project, the Orpahn Trains, and more - go to the URL:
http://darkwing.uor
egon.edu/~adoption/
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the correct language would be: Placed in adoption ↓
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