All children (and adults too) face a variety of hardships and problems. For adoptees, a variety of unique problems and…
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adoptive parents during the process of a child searching for a birth relative
/ November 15, 2011Many people forget about the adoptive parents during the process of a child searching for a birth relative. I know…
trauma for the adopted child
/ November 8, 2011Trauma for an adopted child is quite common. They have already been removed from at least one caregiver. Probably several.…
first contact in the search for a lost relative
/ November 1, 2011Once you have discovered a lost relative, the question of contact becomes a primary concern. Many people will take their…
potential issues with adoption reunion
/ September 21, 2010There are a variety of issues that can occur during an adoption reunion or search. Very few people are rejected…
attachment issues for adoptees
/ August 5, 2010The needs of adoptees are often overlooked. As a small percentage of the population (less than 4%) it is hard…
adoption search and reunion
/ July 21, 2010The process of adoption search and reunion is usually an overwhelming and life changing event. In my experience, it is…
some adoption facts
/ November 17, 2009Tens of thousands of people each year are adopted. In the USA 1.6 million of the 65 million children are…
adoption in canada
/ November 17, 2009Adoption in Canada is a regular thing. There are approximately 2000 domestic and 2000 international adoptions taking place every year…