The question is: why is having an open adoption important to me? Having an open adoption means I stay connected with my child. Just because I made a decision not to parent every day doesn’t mean I don’t want to have a relationship with my child. I also believe that us having a relationship is better for him as well in the long run.
23
Sep
2016
What is Semi-Open Adoption?
So you’ve heard of open adoption and you’ve heard of closed adoption, right? But have you heard of semi-open adoption?
Semi-open adoption is a fairly new idea, only having really taken off in the last couple decades. It refers to those adoptions where contact is exchanged between birth mothers and adoptive families, but identifying information remains private. Ok, that makes sense, but how does it work?
19
Nov
2015
Open v Closed v Semi-Open Adoption [Infographic]
“Open adoption” is a well-known and often-used term when talking about adoption, but what does open adoption really mean? This infographic illustrates openness in adoption on a scale of 1-10, with 1 being fully closed and 10 being fully open.
10
Oct
2013
Open Adoption Communication Research
Open adoptions have many facets, and open adoption relationships themselves come in a wide variety. There’s still much research to be done to understand what sort of relationships and communication styles are most healthy for everyone involved in an open adoption.
Colleen Warner Colaner, an …
6
Sep
2013
Sweet Open Adoption Video
Remember adoptive couple Matthew and Katheryn and birth mother Randi? They each shared their adoption stories with us last year, especially how much they love their daughter Gethey and treasure their open adoption relationship.
This week, they shared a sweet video, which celebrates …
26
Mar
2012
New Report Shows Trend in Open Adoptions
Last week, the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute released a new study showing a continued trend toward open adoption and growing openness in relationships between birth families and adoptive …
14
May
2024
LGBTQ+ Adoption
Adoption is an opportunity to grow your family and give a baby a safe, nurturing environment. When it comes to LGBTQ adoption, we’re here for every step.
1
May
2024
5 FAQs On Unsealing Adoption Records
As an adoptee, it’s common to have questions about your birth parents and biological family history. One of the best ways to get answers to questions about your past is by accessing your adoption records.
While each state has its own laws on …
19
Apr
2024
How Adoptees Feel About Adoption
How do adoptees feel about adoption? Many of them are proud to be adopted, and it’s something that should be celebrated.