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Connections: The Story of Open Adoption


Description

Open adoption is more than just a legal arrangement—it's a lifelong relationship. This video defines open adoption, addresses common misconceptions, and explores the benefits it brings to adoptive families, birth parents, and adoptees. Learners will discover how these unique connections evolve over time, the tools that help maintain healthy communication, and how to navigate challenges along the way. Whether you are considering open adoption or simply want to understand it better, this video offers valuable insights into the power of openness, trust, and connection.


Rachel Baron – Adoptive Parent

Janelle Basham – Executive Director, BraveLove, and Birth Mother

Karin Fitzgerald – Adoptive Parent and Grandparent

Kelsey Fitzgerald – Birth Mother and Adoptee

Ryan Hanlon, MSW, PhD – President, National Council For Adoption, and Adoptive Parent

Katherine Hartzler – Adoptee

 

Course length: 15 minutes

Certificate type: This course offers an attendance certificate



Created 10/21/25



PLEASE NOTE - This course does not provide continuing education credits.

Content
  • Connections - The Story of Open Adoption - Recorded
  • Connections: The Story of Open Adoptions - Evaluation
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever
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