The document discusses perspectives on closed adoptions based on a literature review of several articles on the topic. The articles presented arguments both for and against closed adoptions. Proponents of closed adoptions believe it protects birth parents' privacy and promotes stronger bonds between adoptive children and parents. However, others argue that closed adoptions prevent adoptees from accessing important medical history and identifying information. The literature review did not find clear evidence that openness negatively impacts children's development. Overall, the document examines the ongoing debate around balancing adoptees' rights to information with birth parents' privacy interests.
The document discusses the perspective of a person who was adopted through a closed adoption as a child. It provides three examples from the document:
1) The person was adopted at 1.5 years old and their adoption records were closed, providing no medical history for themselves or their adoptive parents.
2) A story is described where a boy who was adopted in a closed adoption committed a crime, and medical testing later found he had a genetic condition his birth mother had that was not known due to the closed adoption.
3) Several articles are summarized that discuss issues closed adoptions can cause for medical history, the emotions of birth mothers, and adoptees searching for their birth families.
This document contains 30 conversation questions about issues related to youth and old age. Some of the questions discuss the rights and responsibilities of young people, the advantages and disadvantages of experience that come with age, and challenges faced by elderly populations such as access to transportation and healthcare. Other questions debate whether older or younger people make better leaders and whether the retirement age should be standardized between men and women.
This document provides an executive summary of a report by the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute regarding safeguarding the rights and well-being of birthparents in the adoption process. Some of the key findings include:
- Domestic infant adoptions number around 13,000-14,000 annually, and the profile of birthparents has changed significantly from past generations with most now being in their 20s rather than teenagers.
- Open adoption has become the norm, with over 90% of birthparents meeting prospective adoptive parents and helping to choose them. Contact and information exchange after placement helps reduce grief for most birthparents.
- Laws and practices vary greatly between states and do not always adequately protect
This study guide provides information for educators giving presentations about Gladney Center for Adoption. It includes a presentation outline, questions for discussion, a quiz, and helpful presentation tips. The guide discusses Gladney's history since 1887 and the changes in adoption practices over time, including more open adoption. It notes that while teen pregnancy rates are declining, adoption is still chosen in only 2% of teen pregnancies. The guide outlines Gladney's services for birth mothers and the process of matching with adoptive families.
Many adoptees search for their birth parents to learn about their genetic and medical history or because they feel it is their right to know their origins. While some oppose opening records due to fears it could hurt adoptive families, research shows that parental bonds are not weakened and contact often brings families closer. Though birth parents were often promised anonymity, most now support open records. Proposed legislation in New Jersey would allow adult adoptees access to their original birth records.
Starting a Family: The Adoption Process for Gay and Lesbian CouplesAllyson Lindsey
This document provides an overview of the adoption process for gay and lesbian couples. It discusses preparing emotionally and financially, understanding the costs and time commitment involved, navigating state laws on adoption, and completing the required home study process. The home study involves interviews, background checks, home visits, and an evaluation of the prospective parents' ability to provide a stable and nurturing home environment for an adopted child. Resources for LGBTQ adoptions and financial assistance are also presented. The overall message is that adopting as a gay or lesbian couple requires diligence and perseverance but can result in forming a loving family.
1) The document discusses the impact of family child abduction on both the abducted children and their left-behind families. It notes that abducted children have their identities and development significantly influenced by their abductor, and live in dangerous conditions being moved frequently.
2) The left-behind families experience shock, grief, depression, and uncertainty not knowing the well-being or location of their missing child. This trauma has long-lasting effects and is exacerbated by reminders over time.
3) Siblings of abducted children become forgotten victims as well, losing attention from parents focused on searching and experiencing conflicting emotions about the situation.
The document discusses the perspective of a person who was adopted through a closed adoption as a child. It provides three examples from the document:
1) The person was adopted at 1.5 years old and their adoption records were closed, providing no medical history for themselves or their adoptive parents.
2) A story is described where a boy who was adopted in a closed adoption committed a crime, and medical testing later found he had a genetic condition his birth mother had that was not known due to the closed adoption.
3) Several articles are summarized that discuss issues closed adoptions can cause for medical history, the emotions of birth mothers, and adoptees searching for their birth families.
This document contains 30 conversation questions about issues related to youth and old age. Some of the questions discuss the rights and responsibilities of young people, the advantages and disadvantages of experience that come with age, and challenges faced by elderly populations such as access to transportation and healthcare. Other questions debate whether older or younger people make better leaders and whether the retirement age should be standardized between men and women.
This document provides an executive summary of a report by the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute regarding safeguarding the rights and well-being of birthparents in the adoption process. Some of the key findings include:
- Domestic infant adoptions number around 13,000-14,000 annually, and the profile of birthparents has changed significantly from past generations with most now being in their 20s rather than teenagers.
- Open adoption has become the norm, with over 90% of birthparents meeting prospective adoptive parents and helping to choose them. Contact and information exchange after placement helps reduce grief for most birthparents.
- Laws and practices vary greatly between states and do not always adequately protect
This study guide provides information for educators giving presentations about Gladney Center for Adoption. It includes a presentation outline, questions for discussion, a quiz, and helpful presentation tips. The guide discusses Gladney's history since 1887 and the changes in adoption practices over time, including more open adoption. It notes that while teen pregnancy rates are declining, adoption is still chosen in only 2% of teen pregnancies. The guide outlines Gladney's services for birth mothers and the process of matching with adoptive families.
Many adoptees search for their birth parents to learn about their genetic and medical history or because they feel it is their right to know their origins. While some oppose opening records due to fears it could hurt adoptive families, research shows that parental bonds are not weakened and contact often brings families closer. Though birth parents were often promised anonymity, most now support open records. Proposed legislation in New Jersey would allow adult adoptees access to their original birth records.
Starting a Family: The Adoption Process for Gay and Lesbian CouplesAllyson Lindsey
This document provides an overview of the adoption process for gay and lesbian couples. It discusses preparing emotionally and financially, understanding the costs and time commitment involved, navigating state laws on adoption, and completing the required home study process. The home study involves interviews, background checks, home visits, and an evaluation of the prospective parents' ability to provide a stable and nurturing home environment for an adopted child. Resources for LGBTQ adoptions and financial assistance are also presented. The overall message is that adopting as a gay or lesbian couple requires diligence and perseverance but can result in forming a loving family.
1) The document discusses the impact of family child abduction on both the abducted children and their left-behind families. It notes that abducted children have their identities and development significantly influenced by their abductor, and live in dangerous conditions being moved frequently.
2) The left-behind families experience shock, grief, depression, and uncertainty not knowing the well-being or location of their missing child. This trauma has long-lasting effects and is exacerbated by reminders over time.
3) Siblings of abducted children become forgotten victims as well, losing attention from parents focused on searching and experiencing conflicting emotions about the situation.
Ethnic Identity and Interracial Adoption_Final PaperCorrina Wang
1) The document discusses the challenges of ethnic identity development for transracial adoptees, who are adopted by parents of a different race. It notes that while adoption provides children a stable home, transracial adoptees face unique challenges in developing their ethnic identity.
2) It examines how a "color-blind" approach to parenting that disconnects children from their ethnicity can negatively impact their identity development. The development of secure parent-child attachments is also discussed as important for children's well-being and resilience.
3) Limited or inaccurate information about children's pre-adoption lives and medical histories poses challenges and risks for transracial adoptees' development and decision-making as adults.
This document discusses child abuse and provides information on its history, types, signs, and how to help abused children. It covers the four main types of abuse: physical, emotional, sexual, and neglect. For each type, it describes what constitutes that abuse and provides examples of signs to look for in an abused child. It also discusses who is more likely to abuse children and be abused. The document encourages reporting any suspicions of abuse to the proper authorities and provides resources to help abused children.
The document discusses talking to children about sexuality from a young age. It recommends discussing body parts and privacy from age 2, and discussing gender differences and baby-making from ages 3-4. It provides guidance on discussing puberty, relationships and birth control from ages 5-11. While parents want to delay children's sexuality, abstinence-only education has been shown to increase STIs, pregnancies and abortions compared to comprehensive sex education. Children have a right to learn about sexuality to protect their health and lives.
The document summarizes arguments against allowing gay couples to adopt or raise children. It claims that children raised by gay couples will be confused about their sexual identity, exposed to an abnormal atmosphere, and face discrimination in society outside the gay community. It also asserts that children of gay couples are more likely to experience same-sex attraction.
This paper aims to examine whether children raised by same-sex couples differ in outcomes compared to those raised by heterosexual couples. The author hypothesizes that with love and support, children adopted by same-sex couples will succeed in life equally to those adopted by heterosexual couples. The purpose is to educate people who oppose same-sex adoption by reviewing research showing children in same-sex households are well-adjusted. While some argue children may prefer two mothers or fathers, the conclusion is that parental gender has no significant impact - what matters most is providing children with love, support, nurturing and open communication.
The Adoption Process for Gay and Lesbian CouplesAllyson Lindsey
The document discusses the adoption process for gay and lesbian couples, noting that it is an arduous process involving home studies, background checks, interviews and costs that can range from $0-$40,000 depending on the type of adoption. It provides an overview of different adoption options, the legal landscape for same-sex adoption by state, and resources available to help offset adoption costs.
The document discusses the foster care system in the United States. It notes that while hundreds of thousands of foster children are placed in caring homes each year, many others face abuse or instability being shifted between multiple homes. The author has a personal connection as they have two foster brothers and wants to educate others on the challenges foster children face, such as loss of family and difficulty warming to new environments.
Foster care is meant to provide a temporary safe place for children who cannot live with their family due to abuse, neglect, or a family crisis. In New York in 2009, there were 24,605 children in foster care, with 55% being discharged and 45% remaining in the system. Children in foster care often experience instability, being moved to new homes or facilities an average of 2-8 times per year, and may face abuse, running away from their placements, and separation from siblings. While foster care aims to reunite children with their families or find permanent placements, the realities are that many children spend prolonged periods in the system or return to it repeatedly.
The document discusses the changing landscape of reproductive choices and family structures over time, moving from a historical lack of choices for women to greater acceptance of different options today. It notes both the challenges and rewards of parenting children, as well as important considerations around conceiving, bearing, adopting or fostering a child. Overall, the document suggests there are valid reasons both for and against having children, so the right time is different for every individual or couple.
This document provides information for prospective foster parents through Dungarvin, a national organization committed to foster care and services for those with developmental disabilities. It outlines Dungarvin's mission to respect individuals' choices and provide a safe environment for children. The document discusses what is expected of foster parents, the application and training process, and support offered by Dungarvin to make the right placement match for children's needs.
The document discusses Filipino family structures and kinship terms. It describes the Filipino family as typically including immediate and extended family. The basic nuclear family consists of parents and children, while the extended family incorporates grandparents, aunts/uncles, cousins, and godparents. Kinship terms vary depending on relationships, age, and region. Siblings have specific terms according to birth order. The compadrazgo system further expands the extended family through religious godparent roles. Filipino families commonly practice bilateral descent and multigenerational living, unlike nuclear family structures in the West.
This document provides information about Leslie Stewart, an attorney who assists with grandparent and relative custody cases in Georgia. It discusses what is considered deprivation, guardianship, and the "Care of a Grandchild Act." It notes that grandparents and relatives can be awarded custody in certain circumstances, such as when a parent is unfit due to issues like drug/alcohol abuse or mental health problems. It explains the best interests of the child standard courts use and options for gaining custody, such as private deprivation actions.
This document provides background on Dr. Geoff Rickarby, a child psychiatrist, and his testimony to the New South Wales Parliament regarding past adoption practices. It discusses several key issues that promoted adoption over parenting, including myths about unmarried mothers, lack of support for adoptive families, and failure to acknowledge the lifelong grief of birth mothers. Dr. Rickarby argues that many consents were not truly informed or voluntary due to coercion, drugs, and diminished mental capacity of new mothers in the hospital setting.
This document discusses the ethics of abortion from the perspective of a nursing student. It begins by providing context about the author's interest in the topic as a future nurse. It then summarizes the main abortion procedures used at different stages of pregnancy. The document goes on to discuss factors that influence a woman's decision to abort and considers the issue from multiple ethical perspectives. In the end, the author expresses a pro-life viewpoint based on their religious beliefs that life begins at conception. The overall purpose is to explore the abortion debate and how it relates to nursing practice and personal ethics.
This document is a term paper about parenting children with special needs. It discusses the history of how special needs children have been treated, current parenting methods and controversies. It also shares the author's personal experiences raising a daughter with Crouzon Syndrome, including creating an Individualized Education Plan for her and dealing with issues like sensory integration disorder and hearing loss. The author believes their daughter is using opportunities available to her to inspire others and make the most of her life.
Prevention of the Sexual Abuse of Children (English Version)neilmcq
This course provides essential information for parents, child care workers, Directors of institutions, and the public in general on preventing the Sexual Abuse of children. There is a Spanish version at http://www.adiestrate.com/0201courses.asp?Categ=99
This document discusses birth mothers who have placed their children for adoption. It argues that birth mothers have a natural curiosity about their children and a desire to know that they are well. Laws were created to protect anonymity, but this assumes birth mothers don't want contact after relinquishment. The document shares stories of four birth mothers who found their children on their own by following their maternal instincts. Their decisions proved correct, with positive outcomes, suggesting instincts should not be ignored. It advocates relaxing laws to allow contact that benefits both adoptees and birth mothers in learning about their origins and reassuring welfare.
This article discusses guidelines around leaving children home alone or having them care for younger siblings. It notes that laws vary by location but typically consider a child's age and development. Examples are given showing that in some areas, children under age 8 cannot be left alone, and children ages 8-10 may be alone for up to 90 minutes. The article also provides tips for latchkey kids, such as establishing safety plans, check-in routines, and ways to handle emergencies or feelings of loneliness.
This document discusses various topics related to adoptive parenting and parenting through reproductive technologies. It notes that adoptive families have become more diverse, including more single parents and LGBTQ parents. Children adopted transracially or internationally may experience challenges with cultural socialization and discrimination that parents need to address. Openness in adoption is associated with fewer behavioral problems in children. Effective communication styles between parents and adopted children can help reduce risks of problems like anger and noncompliance in teens. Parents must be sensitive to adopted children's feelings of loss. Overall, most adopted children do well despite early life adversities, though emotional problems are somewhat more common during school years.
The document summarizes research on the effects of gay parents on their children. It discusses studies finding that children of gay parents show similar psychological and social development as children with straight parents. It then describes a case study of a 22-year-old man named Brandon who was raised by lesbian parents. Interviews with Brandon found he was well-adjusted emotionally and socially, with mainly positive relationships and views of his upbringing, supporting the hypothesis that parental sexual orientation does not negatively impact child development. However, larger and more controlled studies would be needed to generalize these findings.
Internet Librarian 2008: 2.0 learning and 1.8 users: Bridging the gapColleen Harris
This document discusses challenges in bridging the gap between how students learn and use technology versus how faculty understand and utilize technology in education. It notes common myths about students as skilled online searchers and effective multi-taskers. While students use technology frequently, they may lack transferable skills and a conceptual understanding of how tools fit into existing knowledge. The document outlines digital divides by demographics and challenges faced by faculty who are not highly trained in educational technology. It proposes strategies like workshops, safe learning spaces, and partnerships to help faculty integrate technology effectively and build students' critical thinking.
Computers in Libraries 2012: Innovative Integrations in Higher EdColleen Harris
This document discusses innovative ways that academic librarians are integrating themselves within higher education. It outlines three domains of integration: cross-unit collaboration, liaison involvement, and designing innovative assignments. Examples are provided of liaison involvement such as attending faculty meetings and developing collections. The document also discusses designing assignments collaboratively with faculty and developing student-driven outcomes. Living learning communities and adjunct teaching roles for librarians are presented as additional ways for integration.
Ethnic Identity and Interracial Adoption_Final PaperCorrina Wang
1) The document discusses the challenges of ethnic identity development for transracial adoptees, who are adopted by parents of a different race. It notes that while adoption provides children a stable home, transracial adoptees face unique challenges in developing their ethnic identity.
2) It examines how a "color-blind" approach to parenting that disconnects children from their ethnicity can negatively impact their identity development. The development of secure parent-child attachments is also discussed as important for children's well-being and resilience.
3) Limited or inaccurate information about children's pre-adoption lives and medical histories poses challenges and risks for transracial adoptees' development and decision-making as adults.
This document discusses child abuse and provides information on its history, types, signs, and how to help abused children. It covers the four main types of abuse: physical, emotional, sexual, and neglect. For each type, it describes what constitutes that abuse and provides examples of signs to look for in an abused child. It also discusses who is more likely to abuse children and be abused. The document encourages reporting any suspicions of abuse to the proper authorities and provides resources to help abused children.
The document discusses talking to children about sexuality from a young age. It recommends discussing body parts and privacy from age 2, and discussing gender differences and baby-making from ages 3-4. It provides guidance on discussing puberty, relationships and birth control from ages 5-11. While parents want to delay children's sexuality, abstinence-only education has been shown to increase STIs, pregnancies and abortions compared to comprehensive sex education. Children have a right to learn about sexuality to protect their health and lives.
The document summarizes arguments against allowing gay couples to adopt or raise children. It claims that children raised by gay couples will be confused about their sexual identity, exposed to an abnormal atmosphere, and face discrimination in society outside the gay community. It also asserts that children of gay couples are more likely to experience same-sex attraction.
This paper aims to examine whether children raised by same-sex couples differ in outcomes compared to those raised by heterosexual couples. The author hypothesizes that with love and support, children adopted by same-sex couples will succeed in life equally to those adopted by heterosexual couples. The purpose is to educate people who oppose same-sex adoption by reviewing research showing children in same-sex households are well-adjusted. While some argue children may prefer two mothers or fathers, the conclusion is that parental gender has no significant impact - what matters most is providing children with love, support, nurturing and open communication.
The Adoption Process for Gay and Lesbian CouplesAllyson Lindsey
The document discusses the adoption process for gay and lesbian couples, noting that it is an arduous process involving home studies, background checks, interviews and costs that can range from $0-$40,000 depending on the type of adoption. It provides an overview of different adoption options, the legal landscape for same-sex adoption by state, and resources available to help offset adoption costs.
The document discusses the foster care system in the United States. It notes that while hundreds of thousands of foster children are placed in caring homes each year, many others face abuse or instability being shifted between multiple homes. The author has a personal connection as they have two foster brothers and wants to educate others on the challenges foster children face, such as loss of family and difficulty warming to new environments.
Foster care is meant to provide a temporary safe place for children who cannot live with their family due to abuse, neglect, or a family crisis. In New York in 2009, there were 24,605 children in foster care, with 55% being discharged and 45% remaining in the system. Children in foster care often experience instability, being moved to new homes or facilities an average of 2-8 times per year, and may face abuse, running away from their placements, and separation from siblings. While foster care aims to reunite children with their families or find permanent placements, the realities are that many children spend prolonged periods in the system or return to it repeatedly.
The document discusses the changing landscape of reproductive choices and family structures over time, moving from a historical lack of choices for women to greater acceptance of different options today. It notes both the challenges and rewards of parenting children, as well as important considerations around conceiving, bearing, adopting or fostering a child. Overall, the document suggests there are valid reasons both for and against having children, so the right time is different for every individual or couple.
This document provides information for prospective foster parents through Dungarvin, a national organization committed to foster care and services for those with developmental disabilities. It outlines Dungarvin's mission to respect individuals' choices and provide a safe environment for children. The document discusses what is expected of foster parents, the application and training process, and support offered by Dungarvin to make the right placement match for children's needs.
The document discusses Filipino family structures and kinship terms. It describes the Filipino family as typically including immediate and extended family. The basic nuclear family consists of parents and children, while the extended family incorporates grandparents, aunts/uncles, cousins, and godparents. Kinship terms vary depending on relationships, age, and region. Siblings have specific terms according to birth order. The compadrazgo system further expands the extended family through religious godparent roles. Filipino families commonly practice bilateral descent and multigenerational living, unlike nuclear family structures in the West.
This document provides information about Leslie Stewart, an attorney who assists with grandparent and relative custody cases in Georgia. It discusses what is considered deprivation, guardianship, and the "Care of a Grandchild Act." It notes that grandparents and relatives can be awarded custody in certain circumstances, such as when a parent is unfit due to issues like drug/alcohol abuse or mental health problems. It explains the best interests of the child standard courts use and options for gaining custody, such as private deprivation actions.
This document provides background on Dr. Geoff Rickarby, a child psychiatrist, and his testimony to the New South Wales Parliament regarding past adoption practices. It discusses several key issues that promoted adoption over parenting, including myths about unmarried mothers, lack of support for adoptive families, and failure to acknowledge the lifelong grief of birth mothers. Dr. Rickarby argues that many consents were not truly informed or voluntary due to coercion, drugs, and diminished mental capacity of new mothers in the hospital setting.
This document discusses the ethics of abortion from the perspective of a nursing student. It begins by providing context about the author's interest in the topic as a future nurse. It then summarizes the main abortion procedures used at different stages of pregnancy. The document goes on to discuss factors that influence a woman's decision to abort and considers the issue from multiple ethical perspectives. In the end, the author expresses a pro-life viewpoint based on their religious beliefs that life begins at conception. The overall purpose is to explore the abortion debate and how it relates to nursing practice and personal ethics.
This document is a term paper about parenting children with special needs. It discusses the history of how special needs children have been treated, current parenting methods and controversies. It also shares the author's personal experiences raising a daughter with Crouzon Syndrome, including creating an Individualized Education Plan for her and dealing with issues like sensory integration disorder and hearing loss. The author believes their daughter is using opportunities available to her to inspire others and make the most of her life.
Prevention of the Sexual Abuse of Children (English Version)neilmcq
This course provides essential information for parents, child care workers, Directors of institutions, and the public in general on preventing the Sexual Abuse of children. There is a Spanish version at http://www.adiestrate.com/0201courses.asp?Categ=99
This document discusses birth mothers who have placed their children for adoption. It argues that birth mothers have a natural curiosity about their children and a desire to know that they are well. Laws were created to protect anonymity, but this assumes birth mothers don't want contact after relinquishment. The document shares stories of four birth mothers who found their children on their own by following their maternal instincts. Their decisions proved correct, with positive outcomes, suggesting instincts should not be ignored. It advocates relaxing laws to allow contact that benefits both adoptees and birth mothers in learning about their origins and reassuring welfare.
This article discusses guidelines around leaving children home alone or having them care for younger siblings. It notes that laws vary by location but typically consider a child's age and development. Examples are given showing that in some areas, children under age 8 cannot be left alone, and children ages 8-10 may be alone for up to 90 minutes. The article also provides tips for latchkey kids, such as establishing safety plans, check-in routines, and ways to handle emergencies or feelings of loneliness.
This document discusses various topics related to adoptive parenting and parenting through reproductive technologies. It notes that adoptive families have become more diverse, including more single parents and LGBTQ parents. Children adopted transracially or internationally may experience challenges with cultural socialization and discrimination that parents need to address. Openness in adoption is associated with fewer behavioral problems in children. Effective communication styles between parents and adopted children can help reduce risks of problems like anger and noncompliance in teens. Parents must be sensitive to adopted children's feelings of loss. Overall, most adopted children do well despite early life adversities, though emotional problems are somewhat more common during school years.
The document summarizes research on the effects of gay parents on their children. It discusses studies finding that children of gay parents show similar psychological and social development as children with straight parents. It then describes a case study of a 22-year-old man named Brandon who was raised by lesbian parents. Interviews with Brandon found he was well-adjusted emotionally and socially, with mainly positive relationships and views of his upbringing, supporting the hypothesis that parental sexual orientation does not negatively impact child development. However, larger and more controlled studies would be needed to generalize these findings.
Internet Librarian 2008: 2.0 learning and 1.8 users: Bridging the gapColleen Harris
This document discusses challenges in bridging the gap between how students learn and use technology versus how faculty understand and utilize technology in education. It notes common myths about students as skilled online searchers and effective multi-taskers. While students use technology frequently, they may lack transferable skills and a conceptual understanding of how tools fit into existing knowledge. The document outlines digital divides by demographics and challenges faced by faculty who are not highly trained in educational technology. It proposes strategies like workshops, safe learning spaces, and partnerships to help faculty integrate technology effectively and build students' critical thinking.
Computers in Libraries 2012: Innovative Integrations in Higher EdColleen Harris
This document discusses innovative ways that academic librarians are integrating themselves within higher education. It outlines three domains of integration: cross-unit collaboration, liaison involvement, and designing innovative assignments. Examples are provided of liaison involvement such as attending faculty meetings and developing collections. The document also discusses designing assignments collaboratively with faculty and developing student-driven outcomes. Living learning communities and adjunct teaching roles for librarians are presented as additional ways for integration.
This document discusses the implementation of information commons in academic libraries based on Rogers' model of the innovation-decision process. It describes the agenda-setting and matching stages where libraries recognize needs for collaboration and one-stop services. The implementation stage involves restructuring spaces, services, and staffing to accommodate new models. Over time, libraries clarify relationships between services and routinize information commons as ongoing operations. Barriers to successful implementation often occur at later stages of redefining spaces and services or clarifying partnerships.
This document discusses managing a multigenerational workforce in libraries. It notes that as many as five generations, from Veterans born in 1900-1943 to Millennials born post-1994, may be represented. Each generation has different traits and work styles due to their experiences growing up. For example, Veterans value traditional work ethics while Millennials are tech-savvy and prefer frequent feedback. The document advises library managers to understand these generational differences and how staff from various generations can work together effectively.
Este documento presenta a José Daniel como un ángel que ilumina la vida del autor con su mirada, alma llena de ternura y sonrisa dulce. Aunque pequeño, José Daniel puede transmitir amor verdadero a través de estas cualidades angelicales. El autor expresa orgullo y amor por su "angelito".
The document discusses the difference between leadership and management. It provides examples of how John F. Kennedy exhibited leadership by advocating for the goal of putting a man on the moon in a compelling speech, while NASA project managers took on the managerial role of implementing the goal. The document argues that both leadership and management are needed for projects to succeed, but that libraries often have more of one than the other. It advocates for cultivating both skills among library staff.
Libraries in a Transliterate, Technology-Fluent WorldColleen Harris
This document discusses the need for libraries and library staff to become fluent with technology and transliteracy in the 21st century. It notes that the illiterate of this age will be those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn. The document recommends that library managers focus on arming staff with the necessary skills through environment creation and staff development. It also discusses challenges like lack of knowledge, fatigue and changing workflows and services that libraries have implemented with new technologies.
Staff Skill Development: Soft Skills, Firm Results by Mary Carmen CHimato and...Colleen Harris
The document summarizes key points from a staff development presentation given by Access & Delivery Services at NCSU Libraries. It discusses the importance of clear organizational goals, values, and expectations communicated to all staff. It also emphasizes providing feedback, training opportunities, and acknowledging achievements to empower staff. The presentation addresses challenges such as performance, attendance, and conduct issues and strategies for improvement through clarifying expectations, identifying knowledge and execution deficiencies, and establishing consequences.
Mapping, Managing and Improving Staff performance in Access ServicesColleen Harris
This document provides guidance for managers on mapping, managing, and improving staff performance in access services. It discusses setting expectations for staff, measuring customer service through metrics like satisfaction surveys and error rates, providing opportunities for training and skills development, conducting initial and ongoing performance evaluations, addressing performance problems, and examples of initiatives libraries have implemented. The overall message is that managers should clearly define roles and goals, implement objective performance measures, and work with staff on improvement through structured discussions and access to resources.
El banquito natural consta de 4 piezas de tronco de madera pintadas con barniz. Mide 50 cm de altura y tiene un asiento de 35 cm de diámetro y una base de 25 cm de diámetro.
El banquito natural consta de 4 piezas de tronco de madera pintadas con barniz. Mide 50 cm de altura y tiene un asiento de 35 cm de diámetro y una base de 25 cm de diámetro.
We believe that well developed personal relationships inspire people to follow a Leader. Our focus is to give the Leader a new perspective on relationships and the tools to help them hone their skills.
2. Closed Adoptions; A Child’s Perspective The reason why I chose this particular topic is because I am an adopted child. I was given up by my biological mother, after six months of her trying hard to not give me to the foster home. I was adopted at a year and a half by wonderful and loving parents. The adoption was closed and I have no record, nor do my parents have any record. A closed adoption is when the birthparents give up all rights to their biological/birth child to a foster home or through adoption of another family. Just a picture that my foster parents sent my parents when they were looking to adopt, that has my biological last name scratched out in pencil. The reason why I am doing this topic is because in the 70s, the laws were very private about open adoption and birth mothers. I believe that if any child is adopted, there should be some kind of medical history that should come along with the adoption papers. With closed adoptions, it’s hard to get any medical history for the parents or the child. All my life, when I go to see Physicians, they ask me if anything is hereditary in my family. I tell them that I don’t know. I read an article where a 17 year old boy lured a 7 year old girl into a bathroom in Nevada and killed her. He was adopted and since it as a closed adoption, after running tests on the boy, they found out that his biological mother had been diagnosed with schizophrenia, which in turn was passed on to him. Now, had that been an Open Adoption where records are not private, this boy could have been treated beforehand.
3. Closed Adoptions; A Child’s Perspective Closed Adoptions: A Child’s Perspective Outline of Literature Findings: Article: Adoptees gain more access: Barbara Vitello, & John Patterson). Summary: During the closed adoption era, many birthparents “were in crisis situation. They felt pressured to make the decision (to give up their baby), so they signed papers but did not know or understand the fine print. Adoptees still have to go through what’s called a “confidential intermediary program, in which a third party acts as a go between, between the adoptee and the birthparents. Strengths and Weaknesses: Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed legislature that allows adoptees access to their birth records. Adopted people born in 1945 or earlier now will be able to obtain their birth certificates. Adoptees born after 1945 will have to wait until November 2011, to give their birthparents a chance to object.
4. Closed Adoptions; A Child’s Perspective Article: Open Adoptions Can Be A Positive Alternative: Lisette Livingston Summary: Under Illinois law, court appointed intermediaries are allowed to do extensive records searches for adoptees. In addition to closed adoptions, some are open. An open adoption can be extremely important for single mothers who need the extra support. For some people who have done the open adoptions, they feel that having more people involved in the child’s life, means more than feelings of jealousy or negativity. Strengths & Weaknesses: In Illinois, the degree of openness is determined by the parties involved. The Illinois State Bar Association suggest that all expectations regarding openness and the role both sets of parents play should be clearly communicated and understood by everyone.
5. Closed Adoptions; A Child’s Perspective Article: Mother's Day tinged with sadness for birth moms: Leanne Italie Associated Press. Summary: Many birth mothers gave up newborns in the 50s, 60s and 70s, when closed adoption that sealed records left them with no choice. Birth mothers today wanting to find their children are realizing that state laws are not making it easy for them. There are 6 million adoptees in the US alone, and when it comes to open adoption birth mothers are coming out of the closet. Support groups and sharing resources help birthmothers with their struggle with sadness and displacement in society. 48 states require a court order for adults who want their original birth certificate, that often list their birth mother’s name. And only 8 states allow adult adoptees to have copies of their original birth certificates. Strengths and Weaknesses: Birth Mother’s Day. This day was established for birth mothers in Seattle, WA in 1990, and has included candle lightings, poetry readings, and other events around the US, for mothers who have given up their children and who find it hard to cope.
6. Closed Adoptions; A Child’s Perspective Article: How birth mothers are finding adopted ones: Rhonda Bodfield Summary: In 1975, Emma May Vilardi, created a non profit registry for people wanting to reconnect with families, but did not have the financial resources to do so. Almost a quarter-million people are registered on International Soundex Registry Reunion site, which is split between biological parents and adoptees that are looking for biological matches. I went online to check this website out for my own sake, and there is a form to fill out that has to be sent in to Las Vegas, where it is located, via mail. Strengths and Weaknesses: There are 14,000 parents who place their children up for adoption each year. There are 1.6 million children who are adopted under the age of 18 in the United States. There is 90 number of boys adopted for every 100 girls who are adopted under the age of 18. There are 17% adopted children who are under the age of 18 who are of a different race, from the adopted family. There are 13% adopted children who are from foreign countries, nearly half of them are from Asia and Korea; 43 is the average age for parents who adopt .Personal Note: As an adoptive child, I sometimes wonder if I may pass her on the street and not know it, if she is still alive, or has she ever searched for me?
7. Closed Adoptions; A Child’s Perspective Article: The impact of closed, semi-open, and open adoption on children's psychological development: Ruth E Drasin Summary: Thirty-nine children ranging in age from 5 years old to 10 years old were categorized into closed, semi-open, and open adoptions, depending on the level and nature of contact they had with their birth parents. In comparisons among the children in closed, semi-open, and open adoptions, few statistically significant differences were demonstrated. Children in semi-open adoptions, while functioning within normal limits, are experiencing somewhat greater emotional difficulties, particularly of the internalizing type. Children in each form of adoption struggled with feelings related to their adoption. The children expressed ambivalent feelings about adoption, a wish to know more about their birth parents, concerns about being teased, and questions about the permanence of adoption. Parents in closed adoptions believe that contact with a birth parent may be psychologically damaging to children. Strength and Weaknesses: The degree of contact between the child and birth parent does not appear to play a primary role in the emotional development of young children. Rather, it is adoptive parents' commitment to raise the child in a loving home. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved).
8. Closed Adoptions; A Child’s Perspective Article: The Sealed Adoption Record Controversy: Rebecca Smith Summary: Adult adoptees are challenging the long-held practice of agency-and court sealed records. There is a growing number of adoptees who are seeking information or a reunion with their birth parents. With birth certificates being sealed this has affected thousands of adoptees, natural parents, and parents who have already adopted, or those who are considering adoption. Strengths and Weaknesses: Adoptees are the primary source of knowledge about adoption. Their perception of adoption is unique, because they are the ones who can explain what it is live adoption in society.
9. Closed Adoptions; A Child’s Perspective Article: The Consequences of Open and Closed Adoptions: Robert Borgman. Summary: AClosed Adoption is a sealed adoption record that serves as a barrier of contact between the children and their biological families. This helps promote commitment and stronger bonds between the adoptive child and the adopted parents. Strengths and Weaknesses: Permanent severing of past relationships is feasible in the adoption of infants and preschool age kids who have experienced relatively few relationships, are aware of their heritages, and who are physically dependent upon parental caretakers.
10. Closed Adoptions; A Child’s Perspective Article: Out of the Adoption Closet: Janine Baer Summary: Many adoptees never search for their birth families. The process can be somewhat frustrating or fear of hurting the adoptive parents, or being rejected once you meet your birth parent. Some adoptees deprive themselves of doubt and curiosity that they do not attempt to find their birth parents. Strengths and Weaknesses: Some birthmothers are negative or resistant about a reunion with their child they gave up for adoption. Meeting the child or hearing from the child can bring up sadness and fears. Some birth mothers were rejected by the birth fathers and by their parents during their pregnancies. The birthmother could have a fear of abandonment once again if she upsets the people who are important in her life.
11. Closed Adoptions; A Child’s Perspective Article: Why should we root for open adoption: Michelle Kriegman Summary: In recent years, in the state of Oregon, emotions played out in the battle over “Measure 58” in the mid 90s which was the right to open adoption records. Birth mothers felt that it was their right for confidentiality, against the right for adult adoptees to know their own heritage and to find their birth parents. There were six anonymous birth mothers who were backed by closed-adoption advocacy group, the National Council on adoption. Strength and Weaknesses: After several rounds “Measure 58” was upheld by the Supreme Court. In my state, Tennessee, 95% of birth parents of closed adoptions agreed to meet.
12. Closed Adoptions; A Child’s Perspective Article: Battle Over Birth Records Adoptees' Curiosity About Parentage Does Not Trump Right To Privacy: Robyn E. Blumner St. Petersburg (Fla.) Times Summary: Adults who were adopted as children feel that they have the right to know who gave them up for adoption. Some are so desperate to find out their history that they are lobbying for laws to have sealed adoption records opened. Adoptees feel that without their original birth certificate, which list the biological mother and father, they are denied their identity, heritage and medical history. However, when birth mothers give up their children, they are assured confidentiality. Some courts now are refusing to enforce to these promises. For example, women who have been raped or poor may be forced to open old wounds again. Strengths and Weaknesses: When mentioning in my last Article about “Measure 58” in the state of Oregon, this measure gives adoptees old than 21 year of age access to their original birth certificates.
13. Conclusion: Given the results of the literature review on Closed Adoptions, the prevailing argument here is whether or not “Closed Adoptions” should be available to adoptees who want to find their birth parents. In a closed adoption, birth parents and the adopting families are unknown. Many details can be shared, but identity, such as name, SSN, and addresses are not exchanged. In the state of Missouri, adoptees who were adopted after August 28th 2010, can have total access to their birth and medical records once they turn 18. The bill would also give birth parents the choice to whether they want to be contacted by their adult child or communicate through a third party. In the state of Missouri people who were adopted before August 28th 2010, would only have access to available medical history, but to release an original birth certificate to the adoptee, the state registrar would have to try to contact the birth mother for permission. For the sake of adoptees, they need to be able to have some kind of record of our medical history and should make this legal in every state.. I read where a “privacy provision” allows parents to decide if they want to keep their identity a secret or not. If one parent opts out and the other does not the adoptee will still be able to find out one of their birth parents names. If both parents opt out, the adoptee may still be able to get a redacted version of their birth record, without any parent names. In the beginning, all adoptees’ original birth certificates were NOT sealed. In America that all changed after WWII. Until 1945, however, most members of adoptive families in the United States had perfectly legal access to birth certificates and adoption-related court documents and most agencies acted as passive registries through which separated relatives might locate one another. Disclosure—not secrecy—has been the historical norm in adoption. Having access to their own original birth certificate is a Human Right that every United States citizen should have except if that person is adopted. Having access to original birth certificates is NOT about searching and having a reunion it is about knowing the truth about an adoptees ethnicity heritage and medical history for their own children one day, not just for the adoptee. I also read where one lady had problems getting a passport being denied because of a falsified birth certificate or amended certificate. This is why birth records should be legal to adoptees. Those who oppose access claim that sealed records are confidential and it puts weight on the birth mothers shoulders. The birth mother is the only one who is told not to contact that child or the families who she gave up for adoption. The fact is this, if a child is relinquished for adoption and termination of parental rights, there is no guarantee of adoption, and until the adoption does actually take place, the child keeps his birth name and access to his Original Birth Certificate. To view a copy of an application to an Open Sealed Adoption File, here is the website http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/certs/sealed%20file0809.pdf
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