Birth Family Members

Openness in Adoption: Building Relationships between Adoptive and Birth Families. CWIG, 2013.

A Family’s Guide to the Child Welfare System: A guide for families in the child welfare system, including experiences of other families, laws and policies, and how to advocate for a family's rights. Also available in Spanish.

Expectant Parents Considering Adoption

Are You Pregnant and Thinking About Adoption?  (CWIG, 2014) and https://www.childwelfare.gov/adoption/birth/for/

Open Adoption: Could Open Adoption be the Best Choice for You and Your Baby? (CW Info. Gateway, 2011) The Rights of Unmarried Fathers (CWIG, 2014) Impact of Adoption on Birth Parents (CWIG, 2013) What You Should Know If You Are Considering Adoption for Your Baby 10 Things Every Birth Mother Wants Adoptive Parents to Know Birth Mom Buds - An online support resource for expectant parents considering adoption and birthparents

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Adoption Openness

Insight: Open Adoption Resources and Support

Openness in Adoption: Building Relationships between Adoptive and Birth Families. CWIG, 2013.