Georgia Tann

Georgia Tann's legacy is one of infamy rather than honor. She is remembered as a cautionary tale in the history of adoption reform, with her actions leading to stricter regulations on adoption practices. Her crimes fundamentally changed the landscape of adoption in the United States, including the requirement for background checks, home studies, and the prohibition of paying money for children. The scandal highlighted the need for transparency and oversight in social work. In recent years, survivors of her "house of horrors" have come forward to share their stories, and descendants have sought answers about their origins.