Donaldson Adoption Institute Reports

The Modern Adoptive Study

by David Brodzinski Ph.D. For 20 years, The Donaldson Adoption Institute was a leader in research on the adoption and foster care...

Understanding Options Counseling Experiences in Adoption:

A Qualitative Analysis of First/Birth Parents and Professionals March 2017 ELISSA MADDEN, PHD, SCOTT RYAN, PHD, DONNA AGUINIGA, PHD, OLGA...

UNTANGLING THE WEB

THE INTERNET'S TRANSFORMATIVE IMPACT ON ADOPTION The Donaldson Adoption Institute’s research for this report affirmed that substantive...

PRACTICE GUIDELINES SUPPORTINGOPEN ADOPTION IN FAMILIES HEADEDBY LESBIAN AND GAY MALE PARENTS:

LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE MODERN ADOPTIVE FAMILIES STUDY David Brodzinsky, Ph.D. and Abbie Goldberg, Ph.D. The Modern Adoptive Families...

SUPPORTING AND PRESERVING ADOPTIVE FAMILIES, April 2014

PROFILES OF PUBLICLY FUNDED POST-ADOPTION SERVICES SUSAN LIVINGSTON SMITH FUNDED BY THE DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION This new...

KEEPING THE PROMISE: The Case for Adoption Support and Preservation, March 2014

This study by the Donaldson Adoption Institute breaks new ground in investigating the long-term stability of domestic adoptions from foster

A NEED TO KNOW: ENHANCING ADOPTION COMPETENCE AMONG MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (Policy Perspective)

For a variety of reasons, mental health professionals typically do not receive the training required to fill adoption-related counseling...

A Family for Life: The Vital Need to Achieve Permanency for Children in Care

This Issue Brief is intended to provide a preview of and introduction to a book-length Compendium that the Donaldson Adoption Institute...

Openness in Adoption

From Secrecy and Stigmato Knowledge and Connections Deborah H. Siegel, Ph.D. and Susan Livingston Smith, LCSW Evan B. Donaldson Adoption...

Research-Based Best Practices in Adoption by Gays and Lesbians

Expanding Resources for Children III Policy and Practice Perspective October 2011 David M. Brodzinsky, Ph.D. Evan B. Donaldson Adoption...

ACHIEVING PERMANENCY AND SUSTAINING CONNECTIONS FOR OLDER YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE

Policy and Practice Perspective July 2011 Funded by:Dave Thomas Foundation forAdoption, Rosie’s ForAllKids Foundation and The Evan B....

KEEPING THE PROMISE: The Critical Need for Post-Adoption Services

The Critical Need for Post-Adoption Services to Enable Children and Families to Succeed Funded by: Harmony Adoption Services and The Evan...

FOR THE RECORDS II: An Examination of the History and Impact

FOR THE RECORDS II: An Examination of the History and Impact Of Adult Adoptee Access to Original Birth Certificates Policy & Practice...

FOR THE RECORDS II:

An Examination of the History and Impact Of Adult Adoptee Access to Original Birth Certificates Policy & Practice Perspective July 2010...

BEYOND CULTURE CAMP: Promoting Healthy Identity Formation in Adoption

This new study by the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute, launched with funding by theW.K. Kellogg Foundation, seeks to broaden our...

FINDING FAMILIES FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDREN:

The Role of Race & Law in Adoption from Foster Care Policy & Practice Perspective May 2008 Prepared & Funded by: The Evan B. Donaldson...

FINDING FAMILIES FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDREN: The Role of Race & Law in Adoption from Foster Care

Policy & Practice Perspective May 2008 Prepared & Funded by: The Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute This paper by the Evan B. Donaldson...

ADOPTIVE PARENT PREPARATION PROJECT Phase I:

Meeting the Mental Health and Developmental Needs Of Adopted Children Policy & Practice Perspective Funded by: Private Donor Prepared by:...

FOR THE RECORDS: Restoring a Legal Right for Adult Adoptees

November 2007 Prepared & Funded by: The Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute This policy paper is the result of the broadest, most...

Safeguarding the Rights and Well-Being of Birthparents in the Adoption Process

November 2006 Revised with Forward January 2007 Prepared by: The Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute This study by the Evan B. Donaldson...

ADOPTION IN THE SCHOOLS: A LOT TO LEARN:

Promoting Equality and Fairness for all Children and Their Families Policy Perspective Prepared by: The Evan B. Donaldson Adoption...

ADOPTION IN THE SCHOOLS: A LOT TO LEARN

Promoting Equality and Fairness for all Children and Their Families Policy Perspective Prepared by: The Evan B. Donaldson Adoption...

What’s Working for Children: A Policy Study of Adoption Stability and Termination

November 2004 Funded by: The David and Lucile Packard Foundation Prepared by: The Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute This literature...