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After adoption: dissolution or permanence?
1Ehrenkranz School of Social Work, New York University, NY 1003-6654, USA.
Child Welfare
|July 3, 2002
Summary
This study tracked 516 children adopted in New York City in 1996. Few adoptions dissolved, but many children required significant postadoption services.
Area of Science:
- Child Welfare Studies
- Adoption Research
- Family Sociology
Background:
- Understanding the long-term outcomes of adoption is crucial for supporting families.
- Identifying the needs of adopted children and their families post-placement is essential for effective interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the current whereabouts and well-being of children adopted from New York City in 1996.
- To assess the prevalence of adoption dissolution and identify postadoption service needs within this cohort.
Main Methods:
- A random sample of 516 children adopted in 1996 from New York City was studied.
- Data collection involved interviews with adoptive parents, adoption subsidy records, state child tracking files, and caregiver interviews.
Main Results:
- The study found a low rate of adoption dissolution among the sampled children.
- A significant number of adopted children demonstrated substantial postadoption service needs, indicating ongoing challenges for families.
Conclusions:
- Adoption from New York City in 1996 resulted in stable placements for most children.
- There is a clear and persistent need for comprehensive postadoption support services to address the challenges faced by these families.
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