What is open adoption?

A Child's Waiting considers open adoption to be the best available option in most cases. Open adoption is a unique type of adoption program which maintains contact between your family and the birth mother as your child grows. Through trust and respect, you will build a relationship with your child's birth mother and decide with her how often you consider letters, e-mails, calls, visits and pictures to be appropriate. As an open adoption parent, you are given the opportunity to ensure that your child's questions will be answered and emotional needs will be met.

1. What is open adoption?
2. How is open adoption different?
3. Am I ready for open adoption?
4. What is contact like in an open adoption?
5. Is open adoption the best choice for the child?
6. I'm concerned that my child's birth parent may become too involved. Will this be an issue?
7. I'm afraid my child may want to return to the birth mother when he or she is older. Should I be concerned?
8. How does A Child's Waiting ensure that the child is placed in the right home?
9. What is the process after the birth mother has selected an adoptive family?
10. I'm interested in open adoption, what should I do next?

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