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Home > Impact of Adoption on Birth Parents: A Factsheet for Families > Impact of Adoption on Birth Parents: A Factsheet for Families: Resources
Impact of Adoption on Birth Parents
3. Resources BooksClapton, G. (2003). Birth fathers and their adoption experiences. Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Interviews were conducted with 30 birth fathers to relay information about their reactions and emotions during the pregnancy and postadoption periods. Foge, L., & Mosconi, G. (1999). The third choice: A woman's guide to placing a child for adoption. Berkeley, CA: Creative Arts Book Company. Written by two adoption counselors, this book takes birth mothers through the periods of pregnancy, adoption planning and placement, and grief and recovery. Gritter, J. L. (1997). The spirit of open adoption. Washington, DC: Child Welfare League of America. A pioneer in open adoption practice, the author gives a realistic look at the pain, joy, and beauty that open adoption holds for all members of the triad. Jones, M. B. (1993). Birthmothers: Women who have relinquished babies for adoption tell their stories. Chicago: Chicago Review Press. The stories of a number of birth mothers are told throughout this book, which addresses all of the issues birth mothers encounter, including the pregnancy, placement, dealing with grief, marriage, later children, searching, and reunion. Mason, M. M. (1995). Designing rituals of adoption for the religious and secular community. Minneapolis, MN: Resources for Adoptive Parents. This handbook describes religious and nonreligious ceremonies, such as entrustment ceremonies, that might be used in adoption. Mason, M. M. (1995). Out of the shadows: Birthfathers' stories. Edina, MN: O.J. Howard Publishing. The stories of 17 birth fathers are told to highlight the situation of this often forgotten group. Pavao, J. M. (1998). The family of adoption. Boston, MA: Beacon Press. The author, an adopted person and an adoption therapist, describes the developmental stages and challenges for adopted people, and includes real-life examples to illustrate these stages. Roles, P. (1989). Saying goodbye to a baby. Volume I: The birthparent's guide to loss and grief in adoption. Washington, DC: Child Welfare League of America. Written by a social worker and birth mother, this book covers all of the issues faced by birth parents, including the pregnancy, adoption decision, loss, later issues, and reunion. Romanchik, B. (1999). Being a birthparent: Finding our place. Royal Oak, MI: R-Squared Press. This handbook, written by a birth parent, discusses the role of the birth parent in an open adoption. Romanchik, B. (1999). Birthparent grief. Royal Oak, MI: R-Squared Press. This handbook, written by a birth parent, discusses the different phases of grief, counseling, and dealing with difficult times. Romanchik, B. (1999). Your rights and responsibilities: A guide for expectant parents considering adoption. Royal Oak, MI: R-Squared Press. This handbook, written by a birth parent, discusses the responsibilities and rights of birth parents at each phase of the adoption plan. Rosenberg, E. B. (1992). The adoption life cycle: The children and their families through the years. New York, NY: The Free Press. Written by a clinical professor in psychiatry, this book draws on case examples to show how the different members of the adoption triad influence each other and to describe developmental tasks for those in the adoption circle. Schaefer, C. (1991). The other mother: A true story. New York, NY: Soho Press, Inc. The author tells her story of being a birth mother and of later searching for and finding her son. Research ArticlesAskren, H. A., & Bloom, K. C. (1999). Postadoptive reactions of the relinquishing mother: A review. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing, 28(4), 395-400. The authors identified 12 studies with a total of 625 birth mothers, and they report the studies show that mothers are at long-term risk for repercussions; grief reactions, long-term effects, efforts to resolve, and influences on the relinquishment experience are discussed. Connelly, M. (2002). Given in love: For mothers who are choosing an adoption plan. Omaha, NE: Centering Corporation. This booklet describes some of the emotions that many birth mothers experience when making an adoption plan and addresses such topics as naming the baby, keeping mementos, writing letters, and spiritual grief. De Simone, M. (1996). Birth mother loss: Contributing factors to unresolved grief. Clinical Social Work Journal, 24(1), 65-76. The authors surveyed 264 birth mothers an average of 25 years after placing their infants for adoption to solicit information on such topics as unresolved grief, extent of social support, moderating variables, and reunion experiences. Higher levels of grief were correlated with the mother's perception that she was coerced into the placement and with feelings of guilt and shame. Deykin, E. Y., Patti, P., & Ryan, J. (1988). Fathers of adopted children: A study of the impact of child surrender on birthfathers. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 58(2), 240-248. Questionnaire data provided by 125 birth fathers indicated long-term unresolved issues related to the adoption. Fravel, D. L., McRoy, R. G., & Grotevant, H. D. (2000). Birthmother perceptions of the psychologically present adopted child: Adoption openness and boundary ambiguity. Family Relations, 49, 425-433. Interviews with 163 birth mothers in the Minnesota/Texas Adoption Research Project show that the child placed for adoption remains psychologically present. Portuesi, D. (1996). Silent voices heard: Impact of the birthmother's experience—then and now. Adoption Therapist, 7(1), 1-4. The author, a birth mother and psychotherapist, describes some of the emotional reactions of the birth mother, as well as ways that therapists can aid in the healing process. Silverstein, D. N., & Kaplan, S. (1988). Lifelong issues in adoption. In L. Coleman, K. Tolbor, H. Hornby, & C. Boggis (Eds.), Working with older adoptees (pp. 45-53). Portland, ME: University of Southern Maine. Retrieved April 23, 2004, from http://fairfamilies.org/newsfromfair/1999/99LifelongIssues.htm The authors describe seven issues that all members of the adoption triad must address. Winkler, R., & van Keppel, M. (1984). Relinquishing mothers in adoption: Their long-term adjustment. Melbourne, Australia: Institute of Family Studies. The authors studied 213 birth mothers who had placed children up to 30 years earlier and found that many had continuing experiences of loss, which were often worse for women who lacked social support and opportunities to discuss their loss. Support GroupsChild Welfare Information Gateway compiles the National Foster Care & Adoption Directory, which lists support groups on a State-by-State basis. One well-known national organization that also has some local chapters is Concerned United Birthparents (CUB). WebsitesAmerican Academy of Adoption Attorneys AAAA is a national membership association of attorneys who practice, or have otherwise distinguished themselves, in the field of adoption law. AAAA works to promote the reform of adoption laws and to disseminate information on ethical adoption practices. Their Membership Directory, including members from the United States and Canada, lists attorneys who are well versed in the complexities of adoption law as well as interstate and international regulations regarding adoption. The American Adoption Congress (AAC) is an international network of individuals and organizations committed to adoption reform. Through education and advocacy, they promote honesty, openness, and respect for family connections in adoption, foster care, and assisted reproduction. Membership is open to adoptees, birth parents, adoptive parents, professionals, and all others who share a commitment to the AAC's goals. Concerned United Birthparents (CUB) CUB's mission is to provide support to birth parents who have relinquished a child to adoption, to provide resources to help prevent unnecessary family separations, to educate the public about the life-long effects on all who are touched by adoption, and to advocate for fair and ethical adoption laws, policies, and practices. Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute The Adoption Institute seeks to improve the quality of information about adoption, to enhance the understanding and perceptions about adoption, and to advance adoption policy and practice. Insight: Open Adoption Resources and Support This site provides resources for all parties interested in open adoption, including expectant parents, adopted persons, adoptive parents, and birth parents. Minnesota Texas Adoption Research Project This site provides research findings from this major study of variations in openness in adoption and the effect of openness on all members of the adoption triad. Child Welfare Information Gateway Information Gateway offers information on all aspects of adoption for professionals, policymakers, and the general public. Information Gateway develops and maintains a computerized database of books, journal articles, and other materials on adoption and related topics, conducts database searches, publishes materials on adoption, and gives referrals to related services and experts in the field. Information Gateway also maintains a database of experts knowledgeable in various areas of adoption practice.
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