Is open adoption the best choice for the child?

As a child grows, they will begin to want information which is best offered by their birth parents. National studies have found that having access to this information and support from the birth parents benefits the development of the child's identity and self-esteem. Research of open adoptions has shown that children raised in such situations have better overall adjustment and higher self-esteem than those in closed adoptions. With these benefits giving the child a positive environment, studies also show that children in open adoptions are reported to have fewer behavioral problems than those in closed adoption situations. A Child's Waiting is confident that in many cases open adoption is the best possible option for everyone involved.

1. What is open adoption?
2. How is open adoption different?
3. As a birth parent, 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. How does A Child's Waiting ensure that the child is placed in the right home?
7. What is the process after you have selected an adoptive family?
8. I'm interested in open adoption, what should I do next?

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