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The Open Adoption Experience
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Author : Lois Ruskai Melina
language : en
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date : 2010-08-24
The Open Adoption Experience written by Lois Ruskai Melina and has been published by Harper Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-08-24 with Family & Relationships categories.
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Open
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Author : Alaina O'Connell
language : en
Publisher: Balboa Press
Release Date : 2017-05-18
Open written by Alaina O'Connell and has been published by Balboa Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-18 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Open is a story of open adoption. It speaks to anyone who has adopted a child, has or wants to adopt a child, or who is contemplating giving a child up for adoption. Open brings an honest humanity to the people affected by open adoption, revealing the fragility and courage of the human spirit. Open will open your heart and mind to this ever-changing experience. More than anything, Open is a true story of two women whose voices will ring true, raw and triumphant, and whose love for one child will change their world forever. Ultimately, there is a third voice, the adopted child herself, speaking as an adult who reflects on her own journey and gives testimony to the power of open adoption.
Open Adoption And Diverse Families
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Author : Abbie E. Goldberg
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2019
Open Adoption And Diverse Families written by Abbie E. Goldberg and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with Adoptees categories.
Whereas adoption was once a private affair cloaked in secrecy and sealed records, adoptions in the US today are increasingly open - that is, birth and adoptive families meet and become acquainted before the adoption, and remain in contact once it is complete. Experts agree that open adoption comes with many benefits for both birth families and adoptive families and their children, but what does it actually look like for families experiencing it, and what can we learn from those experiences? Open Adoption and Diverse Families reveals the strengths, vulnerabilities, daily struggles and triumphs of adoptive families today. Drawing on extensive interviews with lesbian, gay, and heterosexual parents, many of whom adopted transracially, psychologist Abbie Goldberg confronts the extraordinary questions that open adoption poses: How do adoptive parents feel about openness when they first learn about it, and why do their feelings change over time? How does contact unfold and evolve as a child grows? What types of boundary challenges arise between adoptive and birth family members, particularly in the age of social media and networking? How do adoptive parents talk about adoption with their children, and how does this vary depending on level and type of contact with birth families? Confronting head-on difficult subjects such as birth parents' mental illness and racial differences between birth and adoptive families, Open Adoption and Diverse Families chronicles the decisions and dynamics that adoptive parents sign up for when they pursue option adoption, and is a must-read for all families pursuing or experiencing this exceptional approach to building a family.
Lifegivers
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Author : James L. Gritter
language : en
Publisher: C W L A Press
Release Date : 2000
Lifegivers written by James L. Gritter and has been published by C W L A Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Family & Relationships categories.
In this book, open adoption practitioner Jim Gritter examines all the ways in which birthparents are marginalized. He provides a glimpse of birthparents' emotional roller coaster ride as they struggle with grief, ambivalence, and regret. Most importantly, he makes the case that if adoption exists to benefit children, then adopted children are best served when birthparents and adoptive parents work together.
10 Adoption Essentials
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Author : Russell Elkins
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2012-10-04
10 Adoption Essentials written by Russell Elkins and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-04 with categories.
These are the ten things you wish you knew before choosing adoption-the things adopted kids wish their adoptive parents knew before making the adoption decision. Many people begin to consider adopting a child without understanding how much adoption has changed over recent years. That's understandable. The concept of having a relationship between birth parents and the adoptive family is still foreign to a lot of people. While open adoption has become increasingly more common, the tragedy is that so many hopeful adoptive parents don't understand how their life will change once birth parents become part of the picture. Too many adoptions start out open only to close communication when things get difficult. Every open adoption is unique and complex, but the basics are the same. 10 Adoption Essentials simplifies the open adoption relationship. Those who know the basics of open adoption will be better prepared for the difficult times. And those who are better prepared for the difficult times will have the tools they need to build what has the potential to be a beautiful and rewarding relationship for everyone in the adoption triad.
The Open Adoption Book
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Author : Bruce M. Rappaport
language : en
Publisher: MacMillan Publishing Company
Release Date : 1992
The Open Adoption Book written by Bruce M. Rappaport and has been published by MacMillan Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Family & Relationships categories.
Updated for a New Paperback Edition, the Definitive Guide to Open Adoption, by the founder of the Open Adoption Movement The exploding popularity of open adoption today underscores what adopting parents, birthparents, and many adoption experts now maintain: Open adoption is the healthiest, most humane, and fastest method available. It's better for the birthmother, because she (not lawyers or social workers) decides the future of her child. It's better for children, because they're raised without the shroud of secrecy and stigma that accompanies most closed adoptions. And it's better for adopting parents, because it dramatically shortens the time it takes to obtain a baby, from an average of seven years to under one year. As director of one of the country's leading open adoption agencies and founder of the first nationwide network of open adoption organizations, Bruce Rappaport has facilitated thousands of successful open adoptions and acquired an intimate understanding of the most common and heartfelt concerns of parents seeking to adopt a baby. Interweaving personal stories and real-life experiences of adopting parents, birthparents, and adopted children, he answers the questions clients most frequently ask: What is an open adoption? How does it differ from traditional adoption? Will I ever feel like a real parent if my child's biological mother knows I'm raising her child? Will she interfere? What if the birthmother changes her mind after the adoption? How long will it take to get a child? Documenting answers with extensive personal experience and research, Dr. Rappaport paints a reassuring yet realistic picture of the open adoption process. The result is a highly informative, deeply moving book that will help many people realize the greatest joy life can offer.
The Open Hearted Way To Open Adoption
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Author : Lori Holden
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Release Date : 2015-05-15
The Open Hearted Way To Open Adoption written by Lori Holden and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-15 with Adopted children categories.
This book covers common open adoption situations and how real families have navigated typical issues successfully. Like all useful parenting books, it provides parents with the tools to come to answers on their own, and answers questions that might not yet have come up.
Our Wish For You
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Author : Dano Moreno
language : en
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Release Date : 2023-09-12
Our Wish For You written by Dano Moreno and has been published by Charlesbridge Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-12 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
This moving picture book about open adoption shares all parents’ wish for a child’s life to be full of love and family. One birth mother is pregnant with a baby and wants to find parents to adopt the child. Eventually she finds two dads who will be just the right parents, because they, too, share her same wishes of love and happiness for the baby. Author Dano Moreno drew from his and his husband's experience with adopting their son to write a gentle, universal story about all the hopes, dreams, and wishes parents have for their children to live happy lives. Sweet and tender, Our Wish For You is the perfect gift for growing families, baby showers, or adoption day celebrations.
The Story Of My Open Adoption
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Author : Leah Campbell
language : en
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Release Date : 2020-06-16
The Story Of My Open Adoption written by Leah Campbell and has been published by Sourcebooks, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-16 with Family & Relationships categories.
Two families, open to love—exploring and explaining adoption at birth Leap into a warm-hearted tale about a little squirrel who was adopted at birth! Join Sammy as Mom and Dad Rabbit bring him to meet his first family. With its whimsical illustrations and appealing rhymes, this storybook is perfect to read aloud to children age 3-5. Open adoption can be complex as well as joyful. Sammy's story opens the door for kids to talk honestly about their experiences and feelings. Parents can also find a list of books and online resources offering research and helpful perspectives around adoption. In this loving adoption tale, you'll find: Dear parents—A welcome letter explains key concepts, introducing the story's scenario of adoption at birth and the meaning behind the term "first family." A family picture—Full-page, full-color pictures bring the Rabbit and Squirrel families to life—and there's space for your child to add a drawing of their family, too! Open conversation—Use Sammy's tale as a jumping-off point to connect with your child and discuss how their adoption made you a family. Discover the story of two caring families with open hearts in The Story of My Adoption.
Making Room In Our Hearts
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Author : Micky Duxbury
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2007-05-07
Making Room In Our Hearts written by Micky Duxbury and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-05-07 with Family & Relationships categories.
Adopted persons face challenges their entire lives as they struggle to answer the most basic question: Who am I? The hope of open adoption is that adopted children will develop stronger identities if they have the opportunity to develop healthy ongoing relationships with their families of origin. Making Room in Our Hearts offers an intimate look at how these relationships evolve over time, with real-life stories from families who have experienced open adoption first-hand. This book helps both adoptive and birth parents address their fears and concerns, while offering them the support to put the child’s psychological and spiritual needs at the center of adoption. Based on interviews with more than one hundred adopted children, birth and adoptive parents, extended families, professionals and experts, the book is an effective and invaluable resource for those considering open adoption, those experiencing it, and professionals in the field. Openness has altered the landscape of adoption, and Making Room in Our Hearts will help us catch up to the reality that is open adoption today.