Open Adoption Archives

Adoption and Mental Health: How Openness Makes a Difference

Adoption is a lifelong journey, not a one-time event. As open adoption has become more common, one may wonder if...

Love comes in many forms—the love between partners, friends, family, and, most powerfully, the love of a mother for...

Open adoption has always been about relationships -- about connection and honesty with the best interests of the child...

An adoption lifebook is far more than a simple photo album or baby book—it's a powerful tool that documents your...

You've just found out you're pregnant, and you're wondering what you should do. Maybe you're considering giving the...

As you think about adoption, you probably have lots of questions about your child's understanding of their adoption....

Are you ready to adopt a child? The decision to pursue adoption is one of the most significant choices prospective...

Open adoption arrangements vary from situation to situation. They can range from sharing little information to having...

Many hopeful adoptive parents wonder, "What's recommended on when to tell a child they are adopted?" Because words...