Media: Press Releases, Commentaries, Op-Eds
The Donaldson Adoption Institute frequently publishes commentaries and press releases as a means of disseminating reliable and accurate information on adoption related issues. In addition, the Institute is actively engaged in educating the media.
Media inquires should be directed to Adam Pertman, Executive Director, by phone (Boston Office) 617-332-8944 or email at apertman@adoptioninstitute.org
2013
05/23/2013 Press Release
Institute Praises Illinois Attorney General’s ‘Cease and Desist’ Order; Calls On All States to Address Internet Adoption Practice, Child Safety; Provides Guidance For Pregnant Women, Adoptive Parents Using the Web
05/13/2013 Press Release
Adoption Tax Credit Group Chosen for Outstanding Child Advocate Award
04/26/2013 Press Release
Report Identifies Effective Practices to Facilitate Adoption for Children in Care
2012
12/13/2012 Press Release
Groundbreaking Report Examines Internet’s Historic Impact on Adoption
11/29/2012 Press Release
Prominent Adoption Researcher Joins Adoption Institute as a Senior Fellow
09/20/2012 Press Release
Institute Partners with NACAC on Campaign to Maintain Adoption Subsidies, Launches National 'Adoption Support and Preservation'(ASAP) Initiative
03/21/2012 Press Release
New Report: Openness in Adoption: From Secrecy and Stigma to Knowledge and Connections
2011
11/16/2011 Press Release
Dr. Martha Henry Joins Institute Staff in New Position of Education Director
10/27/2011 Press Release
Adoption Institute Announces Partnership with Adoption Today Magazine
10/19/2011 Press Release
New Report: Expanding Resources for Children III: Research-Based Best Practices in Adoption by Gays and Lesbians
09/15/2011 Press Release
Adoption Institute Honors Sue Naegle, Dana Gould at Annual L.A. Benefit
07/21/2011 Press Release
New Report: Too Many Older Youth Leaving Foster Care Without Families
05/05/2011 Press Release
Institute Adds Three Prominent Adoption Experts As Senior Research Fellows
04/04/2011 Press Release
Institute Celebrates Publication of Executive Director's New Book, 'Adoption Nation'
02/22/2011 Press Release
Unique Event at Hard Rock Café Focuses on Equal Rights for Adoptees
2010
12/20/2010 Press Release
Institute Asks Companies, in Their Holiday Advertising, to be Sensitive to Adoption Concerns
10/21/2010 Press Release
Major Child Welfare Groups Unite in Call for Reshaping Priorities in U.S. Adoptions
8/25/2010 Press Release
'For The Records II' Updated with New, State-Specific Information
7/15/2010 Press Release
Report Shows Misconceptions Stymie Equality for Adoptees by Keeping Records Closed
7/9/2010 Press Release
Institute Offers Continuing Legal Education Credits on Adoption Ethics
6/14/2010 Press Release
Unique Project Aims to Promote Postitive Idenity For Transracial Adoptees
4/19/2010 Press Release
Adoption Institute Urges 'Thoughtful, Expeditious' Resumption of Russia Adoptions
April Media
The Tragic Case of the Adopted Boy "Returned" to Russia
3/1/2010 Press Release
Tara Linh Leaman Named First Associate Director of Adoption Institute
2/11/2010 Press Release
New Honorary Board Includes Prominent Adoption, Entertainment and Business Professionals
1/15/2010 Press Release
Institute Offers Condolences, Suggests Prior Emerencies Offer Lessons for Haiti
2009
11/18/2009 Press Release
Large Number of Adoptees in New Study Search for Birth Families, Report Discrimination
11/09/2009 Press Release
Groundbreaking Study Provides Important New Insights on Identity Issues in Adoption
07/08/2009 Press Release
Childwelfare League and Adoption Institute Announce Partnership
06/18/2009 Press Release
LifeCare and Adoption Institute Announce Partnership To Enhance Corporate Services and Best Practices
05/28/2009 Press Release
Adoption Institute Cautions on Negative Messages of New Movie 'Orphan'
05/14/2009 Press Release
Adoption Institute Honors Wendy's for `Exceptional' Role in Helping Waiting Children
02/25/2009 Commentary: Baltimore Sun
Limiting reproduction
02/18/2009 Press Release
Report Suggests Assisted Reproductive Technologies Can Learn from Adoption
01/15/2009 Commentary: Arkansas Times
Election day robbery
2008
09/25/2008 Press Release
Report Finds Need for More Foster, Adoptive Parents for 'Waiting' Children;
Recommends Law and Practice Changes to Welcome Qualified Gays/Lesbians
07/22/2008 Press Release
Prominent Legal Scholar Naomi Cahn Joins Institute Senior Fellows
05/27/2008 Press Release
Institute Report, Backed by Key Child Welfare Groups,
Recommends Major Changes in U.S. Laws on Adoption of Black Children from Foster Care
02/04/2008 Press Release
New Institute Report Outlines Best Practices for Preparing Adoptive Parents
01/07/2008 Press Release
Madelyn Freundlich, Renowned Adoption Expert, Joins Institute Staff
2007
11/13/2007 Press Release
Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels Says Adoption Institute Study 'Gives Power' to Adoptees: Report
Suggests All States Allow Access to Birth Certificates
11/12/2007 Press Release
Ground-Breaking Study Recommends Adoptee Get Access to Their Birth Records
09/18/2007 Press Release
Prominent Scholar Devon Brooks Joins Institute Senior Fellows
06/01/2007 Press Release
Ethics Conference Brings Together National Adoption Leaders and Experts
04/09/2007 Press Release
Calling Movie 'Insensitive,' Institute Asks Disney to Discuss Adoption
03/12/2007 Press Release
Institute Forms Collaboration with Premier Research Journal: Adoption Quarterly
Names Senior Fellow Ryan as Editor, Pertman as Associate Editor
2006
11/19/2006 Press Release
Major New Report on Birthparents Finds Flawed Stereotypes, Practices
10/18/2006 Press Release
November is National Adoption Awareness Month: Explore the "Adoption Revolution" with
One of the Nation's Leading Experts, Adam Pertman, With a Newly Updated Edition of His Groundbreaking Book "Adoption Nation"
10/01/2006 Press Release
New Report Finds Schools Should Do More to Serve Adopted Children
09/18/2006 Press Release
Adoption Institute Staff members to Receive 'Angels in Adoption' Awards
09/06/2006 Press Release
Dr. David Brodzinsky, Renowned Adoption Expert, Joins Institute Staff
08/29/2006 Press Release
Adoption Institute Urges California Governor to Veto 'Safe Haven' Bill
Read the letter written to Governor Schwarzenegger in our advocacy section.more
06/28/2006 Press Release
New Senior Fellows Program brings together pre-eminent adoption experts
03/24/2006 Press Release
Institute study finds adoption by gays and lesbians 'holds promise' for children
02/21/2006 Press Release
Institute thanks Parisian stores for halting marketing of dolls for 'adoption'
02/14/2006 Commentary: Tallahassee Democrat
"Letting gay people adopt will serve Florida's foster children" by Adam Pertman.
02/02/2006 Letter to the Editor: Morning Sentinel (a daily paper in Maine)
Birthmothers never legally promised anonymity.
01/24/2006 Letter to the Editor: New York Times (unpublished)
Knowing who you are is 'a basic human need'
