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Take Two

The risks and complications of looking online for an open adoption

By Take Two Staff
Published Nov 26, 2012
Kacy Andrews and Jack Messitt read a book before nap time to their 3-year-old adopted son Sawyer in their Glendale home. Californians adopt more children than in any other state.
Kacy and Jack Andrews read a book before nap time to their 3-year-old adopted son Sawyer in their Glendale home. Californians adopt more children than in any other state.
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Take Two translates the day’s headlines for Southern California, making sense of the news and cultural events that affect our lives. Produced by Southern California Public Radio and broadcast from October 2012 – June 2021. Hosted by A Martinez.

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The risks and complications of looking online for an open adoption

Although many would-be parents are using social media as a tool in adoption, as with any online transactions, there are many risks involved.  

We speak with Adam Pertman, the executive director of the Evan Donaldson Adoption Institute who has studied the use of social media in adoptions.