We understand the hesitancy adoptive parents feel when it comes to having an open relationship with their child’s birth family. You are concerned the birth family will interfere, or your child will be confused by what a birth parent is vs. an adoptive parent.
At Adoption Angels, we provide adoption education, support, and guidance for our adoptive families. Learn why we feel an open adoption plan is best for everyone.
What Is Open Adoption?
Due to technology and research, open adoption has evolved and become There are three basic adoption plans: open, semi-open, and closed. An open adoption means you and the birth parents exchange identifying information. You learn one another’s full names, addresses, phone numbers, or whatever information you agree to exchange.
You can contact one another directly. Together, you decide whether phone calls, texts, emails, or personal visits are best.
A semi-open adoption is also known as a mediated adoption. You learn one another’s first names and communicate through a third party, such as your Adoption Angels coordinator. All contact runs through us first, and we pass it on. A semi-open plan provides a little more privacy for everyone involved.
With a closed adoption, you and the adoptive family won’t contact each other. All identifying information is kept confidential.
What Benefits Do We Receive From an Open Adoption?
Although it can be awkward at first, having a relationship with your child’s birth family is valuable. You can see first-hand why your child has particular likes or dislikes, looks like they do, or has certain personality traits.
Once you are matched, you receive background and medical information from the birth parents, but a relationship opens the door to more information. Additional information about your child’s heritage or family history helps you understand them better.
As your child grows, they will naturally begin asking questions as you share about their adoption. By having a relationship with their birth family, you are better prepared to provide answers.
Ultimately, research suggests open adoption is better for your child, which makes it better for you. When a child has contact with their birth family, they gain a complete identity. They understand why they look different from everyone else or have particular likes and dislikes.
It helps answer many questions because they experience how much the birth parents and adoptive parents love them. Being adopted is no longer what they are. It becomes a part of who they are.
Working With Adoption Angels
Whether you are a woman facing an unplanned pregnancy or a couple wanting to adopt, a member of our staff is happy to answer your questions. We’ve assisted birth mothers and potential adoptive parents for over 40 years.
We thoroughly explain the pros and cons of having a relationship with their child’s birth family and help couples navigate that relationship. Every step is vital to a healthy adoption experience for you, your child, and their birth family.
Please contact us if you have questions. Fill out our confidential online Contact Form, and we will email you an information packet with instructions to get you started on your adoption journey.
We are grateful for your consideration and look forward to working with you.ļ»æ
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