Preparing For Reunion

Preparing For Reunion

from the Children's Society
An accessible exploration of the complex emotional issues surrounding Adoptee/Birth Parent reunion, based on the personal accounts of Adopted People, Adopters and Birth Parents.
Since the Children Act 1975 anyone adopted in the UK and aged eighteen or over has been able to obtain a copy of their original birth certificate.

As a result, many adopted people have set out on the often complex journey to find out more about themselves. Despite the support they may receive, this is often a traumatic period for all involved and few people have any idea what to expect if and when they are finally able to arrange a reunion.

Compiled by Children's Society staff experienced in this area, but allowing adopted people, adopters and birth parents to speak for themselves, the book provides a clear and authoritative guide to the whole process, from deciding whether or not to trace, explaining the best way of going about it and what to expect from the outcome.

The book includes a 'First Thoughts' section, addressing some of the most common questions asked of birth record counsellors, personal accounts from adopted people, adopters and birth parents - (including three peoples' perspectives on the same reunion).

It also includes a diary account charting the sequence of events and changing emotions of Lucy, who traced her Birth Mother when she was eighteen years old.

Designed to be read as a whole, or dipped into,
Preparing for Reunion is a vital resource for everyone in the Adoption Circle.
ISBN 0 907324 78 9 Paperback, 160 pages, £5.99 (ukp)

Children's Society Publications are available from:
The Children's Society Publications Department, Edward Rudolph House, Margery Street, LONDON UK WC1X 0JL The Children's Society is at: Location Map for The Children's Society


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