URL:

http://www.futureofchildren.org/information2826/information_show.htm?doc_id=77498

Keywords:

Adolescents; Adoption; Biological Parents; Children; Confidential Records; Disclosure; Emotional Response; Parent Attitudes; Adoptive Parents; Open Adoption

Abstract:

Examines the psychological and emotional effects of confidential adoption on birthparents, adoptees, and adoptive parents. Discusses some of the advantages of open adoption, which allows the birthparents and adoptive parents to have at least some contact before the adoption.

Notes:

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