Open Adoption/Birthparent

Prior to 1990, fewer than 5% of domestic infant adoptions were open. In 2012, 90% or more of adoption agencies are recommending open adoption. Yet these agencies do not often […]

Jim Gritter’s third book for CWLA examines the next step after open adoption. Building on his previous books, which promote the inclusion of birthparents, Gritter takes the approach that [...]

Open adoption is not a trend—it is the wave of the future. Making Room in Our Hearts helps prepare for that future by providing a child-centered perspective as it puts […]

Open adoption has taken birthparents out of the closet and into the normal, everyday lives of adoptive families. What does it mean to be a birthparent in an open adoption? […]

Birth mothers are often the forgotten or ignored part of the adoption triad. This collection of literary essays seeks to correct the imbalance by publishing personal stories by birth mothers, [...]

A birthmother shares a story where regrets are replaced with respect. pain is replaced with love and secrecy is replaced with honesty. Patricia chose an open adoption arrangement for her […]

A guide to putting together a terrific adoption profile. Based on extensive interviews with social workers, adoption attorneys, agency personnel, counselors and birthparents, this book will help [...]

Ae Ran Won is a home for unwed mothers in Seoul, Korea, with the mission of meeting the physical, emotional, financial, and spiritual needs of the young women who live […]

Jane Waters’ book offers insight into the process of open adoption for would-be parents exploring this option. It answers questions that prospective parents often asks when considering open [...]

N1342 This session includes discussions about creating a photo resume, networking to locate a birth family, sensitive handling of phone calls, the first meeting, a cooperative agreement to [...]