BIRTHPARENT RESOURCES

The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh adoption staff recommends various books and web sites to birthparents who have placed a baby for adoption, are in the midst of the adoption process, or who are trying to decide whether placing their baby for adoption is the right choice. These sources are reliable and offer non-biased information and support.

Books:
“Dear Birthmother” by Kathleen Silber and Phylis Speedlin
“A Birthparent’s Book of Memories” by Brenda Romanchik

Web sites:

Open Adoption Resources and Support:
http://www.openadoptioninsight.org/expectant_parents_considering_ad.htm