This landmark study — the most extensive independent research into intercountry adoption to date — surveys nearly 1,500 adoptive parents and professionals across 19 nations, examining the shifting realities of ICA including the rise of special needs placements, the growth of birth parent contact, and the implementation of the Hague Adoption Convention.

by David Brodzinski Ph.D. For 20 years, The Donaldson Adoption Institute was a leader in research on the adoption and foster care communities. We are proud to introduce an important addition to our groundbreaking work, The Modern Adoptive Families Study. We believe this large and unique dataset provides many opportunities for researchers to explore interesting and relevant empirical questions related to the adjustment and well-being of adopted children and their parents, and

STATISTICS/OVERVIEW.  There are no comprehensive numbers on total adoptions in the U.S. each year or the number of specific types of...