This article addresses and debunks common misconceptions about adoption, providing evidence-based information for prospective adoptive parents. It explores several myths, including the relationship between foster care and adoption, the nature of open adoption, challenges faced by children of different adoption ages, and stereotypes about birth parents. Written by the Wisconsin Family Connections Center, the article provides resources and contact information for families seeking adoption support and education.

 

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Author: Wisconsin Family Connections Center
Additional Author: Coalition for Children, Youth & Families