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Open Adoption
Is Open Adoption
Right For Me
- Can I have an open adoption if I want?
- Can I choose the type of adoption I would like?
- Will the baby know about me?
- Will my child think I don't love them because I chose an adoption plan?
- Will I be able to get pictures and updates from the adoptive family I choose after the baby goes home with them?
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Benefits of Open Adoption
Adoption has changed a lot over the last decade. Most of the time it looks nothing like what you have seen on TV and in the movies. Almost all adoptions have some sort of openness as birth parents and adoptive parents almost always have some sort of contact before placement. You get to decide what sort of relationship you would like to have.
- Having a Relationship with Your Child’s Adoptive Parents
- Supporting Your Child in Understanding their History and Heritage
- Developing a Unique Relationship with Your Child Throughout Their Life
- Increased Sense of Identity
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Expectant Mother Advice
An unplanned pregnancy can lead to many important decisions. We understand adoption is not the right answer for everyone but is a wonderful option for many. We want to help you consider your best options with information, support, and resources. We have licensed social workers ready to talk to you about resources available to you, regardless of your decision. Working with caring professionals can be an important tool to help you come to your best decision.
FAQ
Frequently
Asked Questions
As you consider adoption, you likely have many questions. It can be intimidating to make that first call, but we are here for you. There are many factors that will be important to explore when making a decision about parenting or adoption. We are here to support you in whatever decision feels right in your situation, without any pressure. It is an important decision, one that will be best made with accurate information and compassionate support.
Adoption is a loving and thoughtful choice where biological parents choose a qualified, loving, stable, and permanent adoptive family for their child. Through the adoption process, a person or couple legally become the parents of a child who is biologically related to someone else.
Parents usually choose adoption because they care about their child and his or her well-being. They recognize that adoptive parents may be in a better position to raise the child. Often they are looking for a loving, stable, permanent home for their child.
Parents have a fundamental right to parent their children. A parent should never be forced to place a child for adoption. At Adoption Life, we will never pressure you to place a child for adoption if you do not feel it is the right decision for you. Sometimes it takes time to sort out how you feel about this huge decision, and Adoption Life professionals will be here to help support you regardless of your decision.
PROCESS
Begin Your Adoption Story With Us
Options Counseling
Making the Adoption Decision
Choosing an Adoption Family
Planning, Counseling, Support, Preparing
Hospital & Delivery
Placement
Post Placement Grief Support & Counseling
Adoption Plan
Making an Adoption Plan
What to Expect When You're Considering Adoption
- Placing a baby is different for everyone and every situation.
- There are many steps in the process, but you don’t have to navigate them alone.
- Adoption Life will help to make sure you understand your rights and responsibilities.
- Placing a child for adoption is a beautiful choice for many, but not the right choice for everyone.
- Each adoption placement is unique and differs in levels of openness.
- Making an adoption plan is always your choice.
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What People Say About Us
I know you’ve always been there for me, which is appreciated more and I’m thankful for that!
Your awesome…Yesterday was perfect and it wouldn’t have been if I didn’t have you…I owe you a lot for making this effortless…I’m doing a lot better than I thought I was going to be.
We are both so grateful for being able to work with yourself (agency) and the adoptive family. We see everyone of you as part of our family.
I appreciate everything you have done for me! You have such a great heart! I would be overwhelmed without you!
I feel proud of myself for being able to do this. It’s such an awesome experience and to share it with everyone involved is even more incredible!
I did do it!! WE ALL DID IT!! I am so grateful and cannot thank you enough for all you have done for my family and I. You have been wonderful…I’m so happy to have been able to find all of you guys!!
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