Baby Brokers: Adoption Scams in the United States
Private Adoptions in the United States: What Adoption Profiteers Don’t Want You to Know A web of consultants, facilitators, and other middlemen have made private adoption a lucrative business. But the profit motives can leave mothers feeling coerced, and nationwide, a lack of regulation creates opportunities for exploitation. In partnership with TIME, this Newsy report shows the murky world of …
Someone made my biological mother sign the relinquishing paper, but she couldn't read; she didn't know what she was signing!
Tinan Leroy, Adoptionland Contributor (RIP)
The Dark Side of International Adoption and Barbie’s Past Involvement
Barbieland’s Controversial Partnership with International Adoption In a bid to expand its global reach, toy manufacturing giant Mattel (HK) joined forces with the Chinese-owned White Swan Hotel back in the day when international adoption was at its height. The hotel was also known as the “White Stork Inn” or the “Baby Selling Hotel.” This partnership was aimed at welcoming adoptive …
Read This Eye-Opening Book on Adoption
Thinking about adopting? Read how adoption evolved in this eye-opening book called Adoption What You Should Know (now on audio). It covers the history of how adoption started, including Seoul, South Korea, and uncovers secrets that agencies don’t want you to know about. How do you save $75,000? Don’t get duped. Gain a bird’s-eye view of the hidden side of …
