Tag: adoption challenges

July 14, 2026 / mohammed looti

Adoption Openness: Navigating the Triad Connection

The Continuum of Adoption Communication Openness Adoption communication openness refers to the degree and nature of contact, information exchange, and relationship maintenance between members of the adoption triad—the adopted individual, the adoptive parents, and the birth parents. Rather than a binary choice between “open” and “closed,” openness exists on a complex and fluid continuum, reflecting […]

November 29, 2025 / mohammed looti

Transracial Adoption: Attitudes, Issues & Considerations

Attitudes toward Transracial Adoption Transracial adoption (TTA), defined as the placement of a child with adoptive parents who belong to a different racial or ethnic group, represents a complex and often contentious area within family studies, social work, and psychology. Attitudes toward this practice are highly polarized, ranging from enthusiastic support based on the principle […]