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Open Adoption

Open Adoption Pros

Open Adoption AD Campaign

  • the child will never have to search for their birth parent(s)
  • there is potential for a positive relationship to form
  • adoptive parents will be more relaxed
  • they know who the birth mother is, and they have access to any background or crucial information regarding the child if necessary
  • the birth mother is less likely to change her mind about the adoption
  • she has an established relationship/connection with the child, and she knows & trusts the adoptive family
  • adoptive parents can establish a relationship with the birth parents, and gain more "extended family"

Open Adoption Cons

  • an unstable birth parent could lead to problems
  • they may want more or less contact than what the child wishes to have
  • the adoptive parent's sense of being a "true parent" or "true family" may not be as strong
  • they may feel less of a sense of enlightenment
  • a birth parent may feel like they have greater rights than what are granted
  • they could see open adoption as a good halfway - they don't want to have the child, but they don't want it to be adopted either
  • they may want to have a larger input in how the child is raised

Open vs. Closed

Overall Opinion

Closed Adoption

  • outside of paperwork, there is no contact between child & adoptive parent(s) and birth parent(s)

Semi-Open Adoption

  • pictures and letters can be exchanged on rare occasions, but no direct contact occurs

Open Adoption

  • the child and adoptive parent(s) have open and direct contact with the birth parent(s)

Open adoption is the most beneficial for the child involved.

  • most families decide they want more contact once they meet
  • contact includes: e-mails, letter, pictures, phone calls, face-to-face visits, etc.
  • open adoption provides the child with the best information
  • the child knows as much as possible about their birth family
  • knowing & understanding their story/origin will help develop a health self-concept within the child
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