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.
Why Open Adoption is Important to Birth Mothers
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>What is Semi-Open Adoption?
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>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?
Open v Closed v Semi-Open Adoption [Infographic]
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>“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.
Open Adoption Communication Research
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>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 …
Sweet Open Adoption Video
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>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 …
New Report Shows Trend in Open Adoptions
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>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 …
Watch: Adoption Gives Families Hope on Good Morning America
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>American Adoptions is honored to play a part in creating families, and we thank Good Morning America for giving us a national platform.
How Adoption Gives Your Child a Brighter Future
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Choosing adoption can mean a lifetime of opportunity and love for your child. Find out how adoption can give your child a beautiful life.
What to Know About Transracial Adoption
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Find out everything you need to know about transracial adoption and how you can support your child with our guide.