Date of Award
5-1-1999
Document Type
Open Access Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Department
Social Work
First Advisor
Edward Skarnulis, Ph.D
Second Advisor
Laura Boisen, Ph.D
Third Advisor
Joan Clarkson, MSW
Abstract
Adoption has been a way of creating families for centuries. The trend toward more direct and communicative relationships between adoptees, birth parents and the adoptive parents is gaining favor in the adoption arena. The purpose of this analysis is to place an historical context on the evolution of open adoption and to analyze its strengths and weaknesses. The outcome of this research indicates that open adoption is a positive way to build families and create lasting relationships between the adoptee, birth parents and adoptive parents.
Identifier
SC 11.MSW.1999.Cave.MC
Recommended Citation
Cave, Molly Crosby, "An Historical Analysis of Open Adoption in the United States" (1999). Theses and Graduate Projects. 160.
https://idun.augsburg.edu/etd/160