If you’re considering adoption, you might be worried about saying goodbye forever. But with open adoption, you can play an active role in your child’s life.
Open adoption lets you establish a relationship with your child and their adoptive family. Before giving your child up for adoption, you get to decide how much contact you’d like and how involved you want to be in your child’s life post-placement.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about open adoption.
What Does Open Adoption Mean?
In an open adoption, you get to decide how much contact you share and what methods you use to communicate. For instance, you could keep in touch through:
- Social media updates
- Letters
- Text messages
- Phone calls
- Video calls
- In-person visits
- And more
It’s important to note that there are varying levels of openness.
How Does Open Adoption Work in Michigan?
Decide The Level of Communication You Want
To start, decide what level of contact you feel comfortable with. For instance, do you prefer regular updates? Would you like to visit for milestone events, such as birthdays? If you’re not sure, our team can provide guidance and support.
Choose an Adoptive Family
You can select the right family from the list of waiting families available on our website.
Get to Know the Adoptive Family
Once you’ve chosen a family, you can build a relationship with them before placement. If your adoption plan allows, you can even meet with the adoptive family before the placement.
Stay in Touch with Your Child After Placement
After placement, you can continue your relationship with your child and their adoptive family per your adoption plan.
Move Forward with The Open Adoption Plan
Open adoption allows you to choose a brighter future for your child while being an active part of their life. If you’re ready to explore the path, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Call: 616-667-0677
Text: 248-283-4673
