Open adoption arrangements can vary greatly, from the birth mother simply selecting the adoptive family to maintained communication after the placement of the child. Typically these arrangements are decided upon before the birth, to make sure that everyone has the same understanding and expectations for the future relationship. For those that have some type of …Read More about Dealing with Birth Mother’s Withdrawal from Open Adoption
Archives for April 2017
Building Relationships with Other Adoptees
Making friends is an important part of growing up. As a child, it is beneficial to be exposed to people that are both similar, and different than you. So, as an adoptee, finding friends that have also been through the adoption process can be helpful. According to many adoptive parents, helping their adopted children meet …Read More about Building Relationships with Other Adoptees
Public vs. Private Adoption
When considering growing your family through adoption, it is important to know that there are different routes available and to determine which is right for you. Two different opportunities for hopeful adoptive parents include fostering to adopt (public adoption) and independent voluntary placement (private adoption). While both are wonderful ways to grow a family, there …Read More about Public vs. Private Adoption