Professional Resources
Sorting Through Conflicting Feelings on Adoption Day
On National Adoption Day, approximately 5,000 children will be formally and legally adopted into “forever families” across the U.S. During this celebration, a child might feel excitement and joy, but also worry, sadness and much trepidation….
Read MoreBPAR and Nancy Kerrigan to Speak at RESOLVE Infertility Conference
Infertility is often a silent loss that many experience, but feel they cannot share. We at BPAR support RESOLVE in empowering families challenged by infertility. Nancy Kerrigan shares her experience and we present The Emotional Journey of Adoption at the 2017 RESOLVE conference.
Read MoreBook Review – Adoption Is a Lifelong Journey
BPAR’s book ADOPTION IS A LIFELONG JOURNEY helps parents empathize with the child’s experience. I hope that these talented authors will write a sequel…
Read MoreGift with Purpose
An ideal teacher gift, ADOPTION IS A LIFELONG JOURNEY gives teachers a better understanding and resources to offer support to adoptees and foster …
Read MoreAdult Adoptee Groups – Community, Support, Connection
As I sit with fellow adult adoptees of color every month, I hear the voices of my adoptee tribe and realize how an adult transracial adoption group can…
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