From fear to family : parents come together. What is open adoption? ; What to consider when choosing an agency or adoption professional ; The parents in an open adoption ; Guideposts from families who have traveled the path
Orienting on the child : open adoption's true North. Openness and the adoptee ; Heading toward wholeness : integrating the child's biology and biography ; Reality check : when it's not always easy ; Openness in foster, international and donor situations ; Especially for birth parents (and those who want to connect with them) ; Fare well
Appendix A. Insight on adoption profiles
Appendix B. Opening your heart.
