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2010
Wednesday, April 7th
4:00 PM

Adoptive couples’ reasons for choosing open adoption: Perspectives of lesbian, gay, and heterosexual couples

Jordan B. Downing, Clark University
Lori A. Kinkler, Clark University
Hannah B. Richardson, Clark University
Abbie E. Goldberg, Clark University

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Exploring The Identity Fantasies of Adopted Preadolescents: The Use of a New Superhero Appreciation Test (SAT)

Sarah St. Onge, Adelphi University

University of Massachusetts at Amherst

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Finding Permanence for Kids: NCFA Recommendations for Immediate Improvement to the Foster Care System

Elisa Rosman
Chuck Johnson

University of Massachusetts at Amherst

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Health Expectations for Internationally Adopted Children

Matthew D. Mathias, Duke University
Janet A. Welsh, Penn State University
Andres G. Viana, Penn State University

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Openness in adoption and adoptive identity formation: The mediating role of family conversations

Lynn Von Korff, University of Minnesota

University of Massachusetts at Amherst

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Patterns of Contact and Predictors of Openness in Adoptions: A Longitudinal Analysis

Thomas M. Crea, Boston College
Richard P. Barth, University of Maryland - Baltimore

University of Massachusetts at Amherst

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Post Adoption Adjustment of Birth Fathers: The Effects of Relationships with Birth Mothers and Family

Amy L. Whitesel, George Washington University
Jenae M. Neiderhiser, Pennsylvania State University
David Reiss, Yale University

University of Massachusetts at Amherst

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

The supply-side of adoption. Relinquishment and adoption from the perspective of unmarried mothers in South India.

Pien Bos
Fenneke Reysoo

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

The Treehouse Community: A Multi-generational Community As Intervention and Center of Innovation for Foster/Adoptive Care

The Treehouse Foundation

University of Massachusetts at Amherst

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Visibility Management and Adoption: An Exploratory Investigation

Jon Lasser, Texas State University - San Marcos
Laurie McGary Klose, Texas State University - San Marcos

University of Massachusetts at Amherst

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM