The Debate Over Open Adoption

Not everyone agrees that open adoption is best, or that some of the practices involved in open adoption are best. Read views that may help you make your decisions

Hello Before Goodbye

Therapist Marlou Russell, Ph.D. explains why she believes it's important to allow mother-child bonding without the presence of prospective adoptive parents before birth.... [more]

In Support of Closed Adoption
Adoptee Dr. John Dunham's rebuttal of an article on open adoption states his support of closed adoption as alternative.

Openness in Adoption
At the Dave Thomas Center for Adoption Law symposium on open records and open adoption, there was a lot of discussion, differing viewpoints, and some surprises along the way.

Risks and Benefits of Open Adoption
Dr. Marianne Berry examines both sides of the open adoption question, exploring questions of age and maturity, expectations, and counseling.

Study Findings: Minnesota/Texas Study
Results of the Minnesota/Texas study on openness in adoption include data on adopted children, their parents and birthparents. This may prove tough going, but the results are clear. Over a period of years, everyone has benefitted. Infant same-race adoptions.

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