1295While the age old question of how much of what makes us who we are is due to nature and how much to nurture has still not received a definite scientific answer, nobody can deny that our DNA plays a crucial... read more
1911You may not know, but the adoption and child welfare industry in the US was valued at $20.2 billion in 2023—making it the 416th largest industry in the US. Historically, cultural and societal norms... read more
671Introduction Between 1945 and 1973, about 350,000 unmarried Canadian mothers were persuaded, coerced or forced into giving their babies up for adoption. (Andrews, Valerie: White Unwed Mother: The Adoption... read more
711The following is a story by Ryan Anderson detailing his experience with adoption. At the age of 18, Ryan was told he was adopted in Morocco by his Moroccan father and white British mother - his world fell... read more
779Deciding how to tell your child they’re adopted can feel overwhelming, but a simple, honest, and loving conversation is the best approach. Make sure your child’s other caregivers are on the same page... read more
2251Meeting a biological parent for the first time can make you feel excited, terrified, and vulnerable, all at the same time. If you’re a parent reuniting with your biological child, you may also have conflicting... read more
5158If you are a birth parent hoping to reunite with your child, there are many adoption reunion resources available to support you. Even if you have little information on your child’s new identity or whereabouts,... read more
1578Regardless of the circumstances, the events that occur around adoption are monumental to the adopted child. It could be a joyous moment where the adoptee forges new family bonds or a traumatic moment... read more
5364Suspecting you’re not biologically related to your family can be life-altering. Maybe you found medical information or legal paperwork that raised questions. Perhaps a stranger contacted you, claiming... read more
259Introduction The following adoption reunion story is by guest writer, Margaret Watson, who holds a Bachelor of Arts (Welfare Studies) and a Certificate of Somatic Psychotherapy. She has worked in community... read more
