For many children, the sadness of being given up by their birth parents can be soothed somewhat with their adoption into a secure, loving family. For some children, however, it is a much deeper wound, especially when they are rejected outright. By Lily Wolf |
There are three types of people who can help when your searching for birth parents: attorneys, private investigators and counselors. By Michael Thompson |
Whether or not adopted children should know their birth parents is an emotionally charged question. In recent years, the stigma previously attached to adoption has all but vanished. By Dave Guilford |
Adopted children are naturally curious about their birth parents, and some will go to any lengths to meet them. This presents challenges for adoptive parents, who may fear losing their role. By Momie Tulottes |
The surge in open adoptions over the past 30 years has made the process to find birth parents much easier. Since the advent of the Internet, an entire industry has sprung up to meet the growing demand. By Dave Guilford |