15 Sep Choosing Open Adoption: Stay Connected With Your Child
Choosing adoption can bring many big feelings. You may love your baby deeply and still feel that adoption is the right choice. You may also want to know how your child is doing after the adoption.
In such a situation, open adoption can help you keep a connection with your child as they grow.
Full Circle Adoptions can help you make an adoption plan that aligns with your preferences for your baby. Our team will also guide you in deciding the level of communication you prefer with the adoptive family after placement.
What Does Open Adoption Mean?
An open adoption allows the birth mother and the adoptive family to agree to stay in touch post-adoption. The type of contact can be different for each family. Choosing this adoption plan may help you to:
- Get letters or updates about your child
- See photos as your child grows
- Talk with the adoptive family
- Have visits with your child
- Share important family news
The level of contact depends on what you, the adoptive family, and the adoption plan agree on.
You Can Share What Matters to You
Before placement, you can talk about the kind of contact you hope to have. Think about what feels right for you. For example, you may want to take photos a few times each year. You may also hope to have visits on special days. You can speak to our adoption social worker and discuss what you prefer from the adoptive family after placement.
Choosing the Right Adoptive Family
Open adoption means having a connection with the adoptive family, too. It is important to find a family that respects your wishes. You can ask them:
- Are they open to visits?
- How often can they share updates?
- How will you stay in touch?
- Will they help your child know about their birth family?
These talks can help you learn if the family is a good fit.
Your Child Can Know Their Story
Open adoption can help your child learn about their birth family. They may know where they came from and who their birth parents are. As your child grows, this connection may help them better understand their life and family story.
Your Plan Can Change
Your contact plan may change as your child grows. What works when your child is a baby may not work when they are older. The most important thing is to talk openly and keep your child’s needs in mind.
If you are thinking about open adoption, Full Circle Adoptions can help you learn about your choices and make a plan that feels right for you.
Contact us at 413-552-9168 to learn more.