Adoption is an emotional journey exploring who we are, involving our roots, feelings of belonging, and finding ourselves. Birth parents, adoptive parents, and children who have been adopted all go through emotional challenges trying to understand and accept their unique identities.

Our guide, How the Core Issue of Identity Impacts the Entire Adoption Constellation, examines the complexities of identity exploration within the adoption experience. Created by the Families Forever program at NCHS, it offers helpful insights and strategies to support individuals on their personal journeys toward self-discovery and acceptance.