Forever, A Birth Mother

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“Spence-Chapin supported me when I chose to place my newborn daughter for adoption in 1989. This very special organization facilitated not only my placement but also our reunion 18 years later, in 2007. Spence-Chapin’s post placement services provided critical care and guidance when I needed it most.”

Pride 2022 Children’s Book List

Here are some of our favorite children’s books that depict LGBTQ+ led families. We hope you enjoy! If you need help talking about your family with your child, friends, or […]

Rocky Road to Reunion: Part 3

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Separated by the Circumstances of Adoption  Paulette always knew that her family was out there. She just needed to find them. The search and reunion process is fraught with fatigue […]

Rocky Road to Reunion: Part 2

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Separated by the Circumstances of Adoption  This is the second part of a special three-part series on search and reunion. It follows the journey of Paulette and includes historical and […]

Rocky Road to Reunion: Part 1

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Separated by the Circumstances of Adoption  This is the first part of a special three-part series on search and reunion. It follows the journey of Paulette and includes historical and […]

Birth Parent Support: The Spence-Chapin Way

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by Leslie Nobel At Spence-Chapin, we view adoption as a lifelong journey that touches the lives of many individuals: birth parents, adoptees, adoptive parents, as well as extended families. It […]