Open adoption

The term open adoption can strike fear in the heart of every adoptive family. But it doesn't need to. Much of our ideas of openness tend to come from stories in the news the media has sensationalized, Lifetime movies, or our own assumptions and misconceptions. An open adoption describes the kind of relationship an adoptive family shares with the birth family of their child. This can mean anything from shared pictures and updates via the adoption agency or a non-identifying email to yearly…

Renee is a birth mother in an open adoption who describes her relationship with her son's adoptive parents as "the world's best." Find out what makes it work.

When we were looking into adoption the first time around I was scared to death of the idea of having an open adoption. I felt like I would have to share my child... or worse that the birth parent might want to take their child back over time. I was naive. Our Open Adoption Story

10 of the most common myths about open adoption! Educate yourself fully, so you're able to embrace open adoption for your adopted children.

This guest post is by Juliana Whitney, an adoptee. Open adoption is filled with uncertain boundaries which everyone involved has to be keenly aware of. It’s one of those situations where you really have to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. It requires an openness to vulnerability. In an open adoption, you deal with the boundary between the adoptive parents and the biological parents, the boundary between the child and the biological parents, and even the boundary between the adoptive…

“Open adoption” is a well-known and often-used term when talking about adoption, but what does open adoption really mean? Because a birth mother has the freedom to choose so many aspects of an adoption, no two adoptions are ever quite the

This guest post is by Makena, a birthmother. As I look back on my adoption placement experience, there was a lot that fell into place. In the beginning, being 16, pregnant and a sophomore in high school, I thought my life was going to end up in the worst of circumstances. I struggled with faith and hope. But after I outlined the pros and cons of placing versus parenting and picked my son’s adoptive parents, one thing after another fell into place. First things first: I

Resources for adoptive families in open adoption relationships through domestic infant adoption. Navigating birth family relationships and much more.

I share 10 things no one tells you about adoption, which covers my biggest surprises along our adoption journey.

‘You might look at these pictures, and feel uncomfortable. You might think, ‘I could never ‘share’ my child like that.’ She leaves the hospital with empty arms. Open adoption does not equal co-parenting.’ – Love What Matters

Discover stories of empathy, connection, and courage told by BraveLove’s growing community of birth partners, adoptees, adopted families, and more.

Adoptees and children in care often carry a deep desire to connect with their biological roots. Keeping open lines of communication with birth family members, even siblings, cousins, or grandparents, can provide the connection they need to feel more grounded in their identity. 🌱 Let’s embrace open adoption and support their journey of understanding and belonging. #adoption #adoptionjourney #adoptee #adoptees #adopteevoices #adoptionstory #foster #fostercare #AdoptionAwareness #openadoption…

One of the first things Jeron and I talked about when first began our adoption journey was whether or not we would comfortable with an open adoption plan. Our first, and very uneducated, opinion was t

A birthmother explains the lessons she learned after she made an adoption plan for her baby.

Spear's Birth Story {By Mommy} Need to catch up on our adoption journey? You can read all of my adoption related posts here! Before I share this story I want to say a few things.

“I handed them their baby boy. I wasn't giving my child away. I was placing him into the arms of two loving parents who would always be a part of my life.”

Yesterday I introduced you to Alex and Amy and shared how they were chosen by a brave woman to parent her son. Those next six weeks were filled not only with prepping a nursery, but more importantly with building a relationship with their birth mother. Before the birth, Alex and Amy flew out to meet her and begin their lifetime relationship sharing the important title of parents to the son they share. I have been in awe of Alex and Amy and the genuine care, compassion, and friendship they…

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Adoption is a positive, loving choice, and most women prefer open adoption because it gives them more control over the process. You can get a quick overview of open adoption and the options it offers you here, or CALL or TEXT Lifetime at 1-800-923-6784. #modernadoption #openadoption #pregnancyoptions

Make the most of the monthly updates you write to your adopted child's birth families. I share general tips as well as guidelines for what to include.