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Birth parents play a very important role in adoption. In addition to the connection birth parents have to their specific adoption triad, they often play a larger role in peer post-placement support for expectant parents considering adoption and birth parents who are coping with the emotions associated with placement.

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This section was created to provide information on open adoption, post-reunion relationships, and support for birth parents involved in adoption relationships. Unlike the other areas of the site, it focuses on issues that birth parents may face after placement, such as building strong relationship foundations, navigating reunion, and communicating with the child you placed for adoption.

The birth parent experience is unique and often involves emotions and feelings that differ from those connected in other ways. Coping with loss and guilt can be overwhelming for birth parents who lack a support network to help them identify and address those feelings.

If placement is recent for you and you're just starting the process of trying to sort out your emotions, talking with other birth parents can be helpful. First, it's important to remember that it's o.k. to feel sadness. Feelings of sadness often accompany loss and while you likely made your decision based on facts related to your current situation, it doesn't lessen the feelings of loss that you might be feeling.

There are a number of support groups locally and online that provide support, guidance, and information for birth parents after placement. Finding a support group either online or in person that fits your needs is an important first step when starting your journey. Not all support groups are created equal, and what works for one group of parents may or may not work for another. A good fit is important because it will help you work through the early emotions you're feeling so that you can focus on other important aspects in your life.

If you're a birth parent searching for the adult child you placed for adoption, a great place to start, in addition to finding a helpful support group, is the Adoption.com Reunion Registry.

The adoption.com message boards also offer a wide variety of information and support from birth parents who have a number of different experiences.

Whether you're a recent birth parent or a birth parent who is currently enjoying a relationship with the adult child you placed for adoption, having a support network in place can prove to be an invaluable research.

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Mr Shannon B. - 1 month ago
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Seeking my parents- After a movie I never thought about my parents wanting to find me. I want to find my birth parents and find family information. Adopted through Children's Home Society of California 125 E. 14th Street, Long Beach, CA. Case Information HEMLOCK 5-2463. Petition attorney John F. Martin Esq,1535 E,Suite F 17th st Santa Ana, CA Decree of Adoption #AD-1123 County of Orange, CA. Case manager Dorothy E Rue. Hospital was Rio Hondo Hospital, Downy CA. DOB: 8-20-1965 My parents were high school sweethearts #1
Julie Guerra - 2 weeks ago
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Searching for birth children, now adults. Mother's name on birth certificate JULIE ANN GUERRA. Children birth name MARIA DE JESUS GUERRA 9/7/1987 . ANGEL GUERRA (younger than Maria de Jesus),(twins) REBECCA /and ERIKA GUERRA 7/11/1991. Have older and younger siblings wanted to get united. #2
PATRICIA A. TRISLER - 1 month ago
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I AM TRYING VERY HARD TO FIND MY DAUGHTER I WANT HER TO KNOW THAT BOTH OFHER REAL GRANDPARENTS AHVE PASSED AWAY AND THAT HER BROTHER STEVEN MICHAEL JOHNSON ,PLUNKETT WAS KILLED IN FORTLAURDALE FLA BACK IN 2008 THAT IS ALL I KNOW U HAVE 2 BROTHERS LEFT JAMES WILLIAM HOLIDAY AND GREG STREATOR ONE LIVES IN COLUMBUS OHIO WITH 3 BOYS ANDD UR OTHER BROTHER LIVES IN MASSILLION OHIO NO CHILDREN I AM SICK I WAT VEY MUCH TO SEEE MY DAUGHTER BEFORE IT IS 2LATE HAVE N\BEEN MARRIED GOING ON 26 YEARS THE APRIL 17 BUT HAVE KNOWN HIM 38 YEARS PLEASE CONTACT ME SOON I LOVE U DAWN. MU NUMBER IS xxxxx. LOVE U MOM UR BIRTH MOTHER #3
R Vaughn - 2 weeks ago
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Looking for a female born late Aug. / early Sept 1966 near or in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Parents Linda Ann Hewins DOB 10/7/1947 Jack McLean - father. No further info available! This female would be about 48 now! Email contact only - I am a 3rd party looking to he make this reunion. xxxx #4
Lisa - 1 month ago
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I am looking for my nephew Curtis Mangan. My brother terminated his parental rights without the familys knowledge and Curtis and his sister (name unknown) were adopted by their foster parents. I wold like to locate Curtis. Last known location was in Springfield, MO. His birth mother was Patty Mangan. #5
Joanna - 4 hours ago
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I'm am looking for my brother who my mom gave birth 2 and she gave up 4 adoption in 1978/1979 in Waxahachie tx #6
Paula - 2 weeks ago
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I'm looking for my daughter born aug 26, 1979 in Lowville ny. Birth name of Melissa Ann Fleming #7
Geniel - 1 month ago
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I was adopted in 1976 along with my half brother. I have another half brother I am looking for. My name was changed from Tanya Joseph and my brother was Dennis. My half brother I am searching for was named Tommy. He is older, possible around 40yrs old. All I know is our birth mother is Guamanian. I don't know much else, except we all had different fathers. #8
PURPLEDANCER - 3 weeks ago
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I know an adopted happy child and I don't understand how someone that was desperate to be rid of an infant can show up and destroy all that the child knows? That's selfish. #9
Rachel - 2 months ago
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I am trying to find a son I gave up for adoption. His birth name was Jason Shawn Brigman, DOB 10 June 1975. Born at Scott AFB, Ilinois. Attending physician was Dr. Gladstone. Birth Father was Kenneth Sloan, now deceased. Also looking for Alberta Mae George Brigman. my birth mother. Born in Charlotte North Carolina 18 Mar 53, or any living siblings or step siblings. #10
PATRICIA - 3 weeks ago
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I AM LOOKING FOR MY DAUGHTER HER NAME IS DAWN ELIZABETH JOHNSON IT WAS WHEN FRANKLIN COUNTY CHILDREN SERVICES TOOK HER FROM ME AT THE AGE OF 3 I WANT TO FIND HER SHE IS THE LAST OF MY CHILDREN I HAVE FOUND I WANT HER TO KNOW THINGS . #11
yanis - 2 months ago
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hazel..... i know how u feel because they did the same to my 2 year old daughter which at the time was 8 months old and my 5 in a half month old son which at the time he was old a new born they took both of my kids away gave them to my family and friend and told them if they let me see my kids that they were gonna be in problems and now im stuck cant even see them now until they turn 18 and and im stuck cuz whats a mother without her kids u proberly know what i feeling but thanks for listening hazel and evey one else that reads it i appreciate.... thanks....... #12
Josephine - 4 weeks ago
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looking for my bio-grandmom...my dad was born 4-18-66 -in Philadelphia....he was adopted thru Catholic Charities of Phila. Adoptive parents last names were Chiarello #13
Hazel - 3 months ago
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I do hope this does not in anyway mean that Mothers Day is cancelled for the Mothers that had no choice and were made to sign,yes they can and did,I was poor because of a runaway husband ,planned our baby-left me with no help,waiting for judge to make x pay child support,I had 3 days in Florida but the agency didn't care.Child support means he wanted his baby as much as I did,that place had these women take my baby-My 5 year old wanted a boy,mommoy came home without him,he was so confused.Adoption hurt my little boy and everything for life,no amount of so called support could ever satisfy me as a mother-no mother should ,none of those agencys were their to help only there to helpthemselves to our just borned babies.My only hope for a life is a reunion with my son but he has been so brainwashed by agencys and adoptors,I can guarntee all the adoption people industry they'll be closed down -like in Russia following suit ,they wised up.Wish I were Russian the USA has gone to the dogs #14
Sally Webb - 2 months ago
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Trying for years to find my birth mother and father. I was born in 12/13/59 At the Willows in KC MO home for unwed mothers. My mom told me that my birth mother's name is Patricia Price and she had named me Tina. I wouldnt mind finding my birth father either. #15
Linda - 2 months ago
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am trying yo find my partners birth mother. She was born oct 1963 in van nuys, California.we don't know birth mothers name but she was about 14,15 years old when she got pregnant with my partner. my partner was adopted but we believe there's no documentation #16
Guest - 1 month ago
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Searching for my daughter, born August 31, 1981 in McKeesport, PA. Probably blonde hair and blue eyes. Adoption was private thru attorney in Pgh #17
charlene - 2 months ago
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I have my neice I want to adopt her how can I the cheapest way #18
Guest - 2 months ago
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anyone born at the st.mary washington hospital on may 21 ,1959 at 5:00 by Dr.Busch #19
Angela Martin - 2 months ago
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I am looking for my birth mother. I was born 12/03/1991 in Chicago, ILLINOIS. I also have two older sisters that I am aware of and I would love to find them as well! My grandmothers name is Iranzer Johnson but I do not know what my mother's name is. #20
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