What are our expectations for openess?

Hello, another question we get is are we open to an open adoption? The simplest answer is yes.

The longer answer is we want to work with the birth parents that choose us on how open they want the adoption to be. We would welcome being matched with a birth family that wants:

• A closed adoption with no communication

• A minimally open adoption with letters and pictures a couple times a year

• A partially open adoption where we have communication such as calls with letters and pictures as well

• A fully open adoption where we do visits with the birth family, include the birth family in special events, and have the birth family be extended family

We are open to all of the above and would work with the birth family on what they are looking for or hoping for. We would also tkae in account what is best for the child. As the child grows the relationship between us, the child and the birth family will grow and change. We would let the child help guide us in how that relationship grows.

Thanks for following our adoption journey!