Who benefits in

Open Adoption?

The Child

• A sense of identity
• A complete history
• The knowledge that they are loved by their birth family
• A ready source of medical information and support

The Birthparents

• Active participation in the placement process
• Encourages healthy grieving
• The joy of seeing that your child is loved and cared for
• The potential of developing a special relationship with the child

The Adoptive Family

• Ability to answer their child’s questions
• No fear of the unknown
• Ability to see in their child what is “nature” and what is “nurture”