Adoption Articles and Stories

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Benefits of Open Adoption

Open adoptions have shown to offer many benefits that are not experienced with those that are closed. Discover more about the benefits of open adoption! Read More…

The History of Open Adoption

In the past, closed adoptions were the norm. In a closed adoption, the birth mother did not know where her child was placed and had no say in… Read More…

Open Adoption Facts

Open adoptions have their own set of facts, concerns, myths and stereotypes that may not apply to closed adoptions. Read through these facts for a quick overview… Read More…

Research on Open Adoption

Studies reveal that open adoptions almost always have a positive impact on children and their families. Though much more research needs… Read More…

Open Adoption & Siblings

A child’s relationship with a birth mother is welcome to everyone involved in open adoption. The child can learn about the family history, traditions and culture. Read More…

Adoption Myths Dispelled

By Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P.
Becoming educated about adoption will help you be equipped to separate adoption facts from fiction. Much of what people… Read More…

History of Transracial Adoption

Transracial adoption is the process of placing a child of one race in a family of a different race. It can be controversial on all sides. Read More…

Contact Agreement

A contact agreement, also known as an open adoption agreement, is a document that details the extent and type(s) of contact the biological parents will have with a child… Read More…