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!
与 Spence-Chapin 一起参加庆祝全国收养宣传月的特别活动， 你会 听听被收养者、养父母和亲生父母分享他们的经历和收养故事。在这个互动环节中，您可以提出问题，并从自己的角度和经验出发参与。
这次有意义的活动向收养社区的所有人开放，包括目前正在收养的人以及医疗保健和社会工作领域的专业人士。
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.
公开收养使亲生父母有机会与收养家庭保持联系。 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 这里.
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.
Intercountry adoption is when a child who was born outside the US is placed with an adoptive parent inside the US. In most situations, it is a child’s last opportunity to find a family that can love and support them.
Intercountry adoption is important and necessary for several reasons, but some question the ethical implications of adopting a child from another country. If you would like to learn more about the ethics of intercountry adoption, listen to this podcast from our Chief of International Adoption Programs.
From the beginning of their adoption journey, Megan and Jordon Pritchard knew they wanted to welcome a child from South Africa into their family.
By highlighting the realities of those connected to adoption, we aim to foster understanding and dispel misconceptions. Join us in spreading knowledge and support!
与 Spence-Chapin 一起参加庆祝全国收养宣传月的特别活动， 你会 hear from a panel of adoptees, adoptive parents, and birth parents sharing their experiences and adoption stories.
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 a woman who’s used our expectant parent services, become a Holiday Angel by gifting joy to a family in need, or donate to give back to those we serve.
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