"PACER's purpose is to foster a better understanding of adoption as a lifelong process and intergenerational journey, and to serve all members of the adoption triad (adoptees, birthparents and adoptive parents) by providing comprehensive information and ongoing emotional support. PACER encourages truth and openness among all participants in the adoption process.
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The Risks and Benefits of Open Adoption
From The Future of Children web site, this paper can be downloaded in .pdf format. The abstract says:
Perspectives on Open Adoption
From The Future of Children website, this article contains (click to direct link):
Adoption Quarterly
"Adoption Quarterly is an unparalleled forum for examining the issues of child care, of adoption as viewed from a