Adoption Dictionary
No matter how you’re connected to adoption, whether you’re just starting out on your own journey or have loved ones you’re supporting on their adoption journey, it’s important to understand adoption terms. There's much more to it than simply understanding the basic definitions of these terms for conversation sake. As someone connected to adoption, you are now an advocate for adoption and adoption friendly language!
If you haven’t already discovered, many people are unaware of what’s adoption friendly, or appropriate and positive language to use. For example, no one gives a child up. No, they chose to place a child up for adoption. I challenge you to be conscious and considerate of the words you use and encourage others, too.
If you haven’t already discovered, many people are unaware of what’s adoption friendly, or appropriate and positive language to use. For example, no one gives a child up. No, they chose to place a child up for adoption. I challenge you to be conscious and considerate of the words you use and encourage others, too.
