The Open Adoption Research Project

The Open Adoption Research Project is a study that investigates the experiences and outcomes of open adoption, where birth parents and adoptive families maintain ongoing contact. The project aims to understand how this type of adoption affects all parties involved—children, birth parents, and adoptive parents—by collecting data on their relationships, emotional well-being, and overall satisfaction. The goal is to provide insights that can improve practices and policies in adoption, ensuring that the needs of children and families are better met in open adoption arrangements.