Open Adoption Agencies in Iowa
Choosing a professional that will guide you through the adoption process is an important step in your journey to parenthood.
Whether you’re just starting your search or have already done your research, we’re here to help you understand everything you need to know about open adoption agencies and some of the benefits of partnering with one.
We know your journey to parenthood hasn’t been easy. With honest adoption wait times and proven success rates, you’ll find comfort in knowing that we make sure you experience the best version of the adoption process.
If you’re ready to take the next step in the adoption process, connect with us today or call us at 1-800-ADOPTION.
What is Open Adoption?
Open adoption is a form of adoption where the birth parents and adoptive parents maintain some level of ongoing contact. This can range from exchanging letters and photos to regular in-person visits.
The degree of openness can vary depending on comfortability, and it is tailored to suit the needs and preferences of all parties involved—most importantly, the child's best interests.
No two open adoptions look alike and your specialist will work with you to help you understand what an open adoption relationship can look like in your situation.
Open adoption is not co-parenting and instead can vary widely in the types and amount of contact the birth mother wishes to have.
What Are Open Adoption Agencies?
Open adoption agencies are specialized organizations that facilitate and support open adoptions. These agencies provide comprehensive services, including counseling, legal assistance and support for both birth and adoptive families.
As an open adoption agency, our goal is to create and maintain healthy relationships between birth families and adoptive families.This ensures that the child understands their biological origins while growing up in a loving environment.
Benefits of Working with Open Adoption Agencies
Working with open adoption agencies ensures that both birth and adoptive families receive the support they need throughout the adoption process and beyond. As a full-service national adoption agency, we can help mediate contact with the birth parents before, during and after the adoption is complete.
Open adoption agencies also prioritize building strong, respectful relationships between birth and adoptive families. This ongoing contact can help the child understand their heritage and identity, and ensure that the birth parents remain a part of their child's life at whatever level they feel comfortable.
How We Facilitate Open Adoption Relationships
We ask all our adoptive families to be open to some degree of direct contact with the birth mother. This ongoing contact helps build a strong foundation for the child's future relationship with their birth family.
We also encourage you to be open to at least one in-person visit within the first five years of the child's life. This helps the child and birth parents establish a meaningful connection, fostering a sense of continuity and understanding as the child gets older.
Agencies That Do Open Adoptions in Iowa
As a full-service national adoption agency, we’re proud to serve families across Iowa. Our local office is:
Davenport
Davenport, IA 52807
1-800-ADOPTION
While we do require you to be open to a certain level of communication with the birth parents, your adoption relationship will ultimately depend on the comfort level of everyone involved.
Your contact will ebb and flow over time, and you’ll eventually find a pattern of communication that works best for you and the child. No matter what, we’ll always be here to help you every step of the way.
For more information about how an open adoption will look in your situation, contact us online now or call 1-800-ADOPTION.
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