November is a time dedicated to amplifying the voices of those connected to adoption and educating others on its nuances and necessity. Throughout the month of November, we will explore the lived experiences of birth parents, adoptive parents, and adoptees themselves. We will share what open adoption can look like, how families can grow through international adoption, and hear directly from adult adoptees on the reality of the search and reunion process.
Join us in spreading awareness and support!
Join Spence-Chapin for a special event in honor of National Adoption Awareness Month, where you’ll hear from a panel of adoptees, adoptive parents, and birth parents sharing their experiences and adoption stories. This interactive session will allow you to ask questions and engage from your own perspective and experience.
This meaningful event is open to everyone in the adoption community, including those currently in the process of adopting and professionals in health care and social work.
This event is at capacity. To join the waitlist, please email our Events Manager, Toni Schweizer, at [email protected].
No two stories are the same when it comes to adoption, but we hope hearing the realities of a few different members of the adoption constellation can help us understand their unique perspectives.
Open adoption gives birth parents the opportunity to stay in contact with an adoptive family. The level of contact varies, from sharing letters and emails to phone calls, photos, or in-person visits.
Research consistently supports the positive impact that openness in adoption can have on long-term emotional well-being, relationship satisfaction, and overall mental health. You can learn more about the importance of open adoption here.
When birth mom Noelle discovered she was pregnant at 19, an open adoption felt like the right choice for her.
Search & Reunion is a process by which adopted people who have had little to no contact with their biological family members seek information about them, and sometimes wish to establish a connection.
This process can take a lot of time and emotional energy, and has a variety of outcomes for adopted people. Their stories range from incredibly heartwarming and inspiring to disappointing and traumatic.
For Damon Davis, the desire to search for his biological family began with the birth of his own son.
By highlighting the realities of those connected to adoption, we aim to foster understanding and dispel misconceptions. Join us in spreading knowledge and support!
Join Spence-Chapin for a special event in honor of National Adoption Awareness Month, where you’ll hear from a panel of adoptees, adoptive parents, and birth parents sharing their experiences and adoption stories.
This event is at capacity. To join the waitlist, please email our Events Manager, Toni Schweizer, at [email protected].
Throughout November, we’ll be sharing insights about open adoption, real-life stories from those who have experienced it, and helpful resources for families considering adoption. We’d love for you to share these posts on your profile, tag a friend, or help spread the word by reposting!
This month, there are three wonderful ways you can give back! You can purchase a Share & Care Box for the holidays to support someone who’s used our expectant parent services, become a Holiday Angel by gifting joy to a family in need, or become a community supporter and enable more families to access our services.
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