Articles & Factsheets
Past adoption practices and their impacts are not commonly known or understood. Our articles, factsheets, and resources aim to increase awareness among the greater community and remind those affected that they are not alone.
When a family member doesn’t want contact: Navigating grief and loss, holding hope
When a family member doesn’t want contact, the grief can be overwhelming—but understanding why they may need time, practicing self-compassion, and holding gentle hope can help you navigate this painful experience.
Using DNA to Search for Relatives
In this article, republished from the May 2019 edition of VANISH VOICE, we share a bit more about DNA testing and how it may be useful in searching for family.
Self-care during the festive season
The festive season can be stressful and overwhelming, especially when complicated family relationships are involved. Here are some practical tips for setting boundaries, managing expectations, and caring for yourself through the holidays.
People need to know about it
Brendan Watkins, Victorian adoptee and author of the memoir “Tell No One” calls for a national inquiry into the hidden children of priests.
Information and support for intercountry adoptees
Intercountry adoptees experience all the lifelong impacts of family separation plus additional layers of lost language, culture and connection to their country of origin—but there are support services and a growing community to help navigate this complex journey.
Thinking about searching? Things to consider first
Searching for family can bring both profound connection and complex emotions. This guide helps you prepare for the realities of search, contact and reunion before you begin.
Understanding the impact of past adoption practices: A VANISH guide
This comprehensive guide explains the historical context and lifelong impacts of past adoption practices to help health professionals better understand and provide trauma-informed support.
Seven Core Issues in Adoption
Developed by Sharon Roszia and Deborah Silverstein, the Seven Core Issues is a conceptual framework that describes seven common emotional experiences that impact all members of the ‘adoption triad’: adoptees, birth or natural parents, and adoptive parents.
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