Research, Studies, Reports, Statistics
Research, studies, reports, statistics, facts, and background references for professionals, doctors, teachers, and students with an interest in adoption, foster care, and stepfamilies.
Attitudes About Adoption
Attitudes among the general public and the adoption community are constantly evolving, and are reported in studies and research from many sources.
Homework & Research Help
Students from middle school through post-graduate are choosing to explore adoption, foster care, and the child welfare system in reports, studies, and theses.
- Current Events
- Creative Family Trees
- Glossary of Terms
- History of Adoption
- Open Adoption
- Open Records
- People
- Statistics & Trends
Of Interest to Educators
Teachers and other educators have a wealth of resources available on the Net to help build sensitivity among their students and increase their own awareness.
Institutes/Organizations
Adoption research organizations and institutes in the US and around the world are responsible for major strides in promoting a new and positive awareness of policies, practices, and attitudes - and they don't always agree.
Medical Research, Reports, Studies
Research, studies and reports dealing with the entire range of emotional, behavioral, and physical health issues of children and adults connected to adoption.
Outcome Studies & Research
Presentations of outcome studies regarding many aspects of adoption including transracial and transcultural adoption, open adoption, gay/lesbian parenting, and child welfare outcomes.
- Child and Family Services Reviews 2001-2004
- The Love Value of Food
- Study: Safe Haven Laws Cause - Don't Solve - Problems
Research & Reference Books
For the student of history, social scientist, and others looking for statistics, studies, and research materials, these books are the answer.
Statistics & Trends
Adoption statistics and trends, as reported from various research organizations and groups in the US and Canada, concern policies and practices in adoption and foster care.
Stepfamily Research & Statistics
Wonder what the numbers say about stepfamilies? Visit these sites for statistics and research on divorce, remarriage, stepfamily life and more.
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