Open vs. Closed Adoptions: A Post Adoption Mental Health Perspective

By Erica Kramer, MSW | October 23, 2019

The decision around maintaining an open or closed adoption is an important one. Over the years, Boston Post Adoption Resources has noticed a shift in the number of adoptions that include some type of contact with birth family members. Access to education, support and post adoption services are key to helping families navigate the unique issues around birth family contact.

Sorting Through Conflicting Feelings on Adoption Day

By Jennifer Eckert, LICSW | November 15, 2017

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….

Documentary Review: Stuck

By BPAR | March 10, 2015

STUCK is a well-made, must-see documentary which follows three American families on their complicated journey to adopt children from Haiti, Ethiopia and …