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28
Sep
2016

Why Open Adoption is Important to Birth Mothers

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.

7
Nov
2014

Adoption 101: What is Open Adoption? [Infographic]

“Open adoption” is a well-known and often-used term when talking about adoption, but what does open adoption really mean?

Because a birth mother has the freedom to choose so many aspects of an adoption, no two adoptions are ever quite the same. This is why it is so difficult …

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 …

20
Mar
2024

Watch: Adoption Gives Families Hope on Good Morning America

American Adoptions is honored to play a part in creating families, and we thank Good Morning America for giving us a national platform.

19
Mar
2024

How Adoption Gives Your Child a Brighter Future

Choosing adoption can mean a lifetime of opportunity and love for your child. Find out how adoption can give your child a beautiful life.

15
Mar
2024

What to Know About Transracial Adoption

Find out everything you need to know about transracial adoption and how you can support your child with our guide.

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