Working with an Open Adoption Agency in Iowa
Adoption is a brave choice that can be the start of a beautiful life for your child. When you choose adoption through an open adoption agency, you can find families who are excited about communicating with you throughout the adoption process and maintaining contact with you after the adoption so that you can stay connected to your child.
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What are Open Adoption Agencies in Iowa?
An open adoption agency is an agency that provides open adoption services. These agencies embrace transparency, communication and connection among birth mothers, adoptive families and the adopted child. Unlike the historical secrecy of closed adoptions, open adoption invites closer relationships with opportunities for ongoing contact and shared experiences.
When you have an open adoption, you can stay in contact with the adoptive family through:
- Letters and pictures sent through the mail
- Phone calls or video calls
- Text message, email, or shared digital photo albums
- In person visits
Open Adoption Agencies vs. Semi-Open Adoption Agencies
When you have an open adoption, all of the options listed above can be possible. But there is no one way that you have to plan your post-adoption contact. You are in control of your preferences, and you can choose the best way for you and your child.
Open Adoption Agencies in Iowa
If you’re looking for an adoption agency that prioritizes open adoptions, we can help.
You will always be able to able to choose the level of contact you want, and we will work to help you find a family who shares your vision of open adoption. Because we prioritize maintaining contact and the best interest of your child, you decide how much contact you want with your child when you place them for adoption.
Are there Agencies that Only Do Open Adoptions?
Yes, there are adoption agencies that only offer open adoption services. Like us! Every adoptive family that applies to adopt through us must agree to be in contact with you through email or phone call during and after the adoption, and must be open to an in-person visit in the first five years of your baby’s life. .
You can visit our offices in Iowa at:
Davenport
Davenport, IA 52807
1-800-236-7846
Other open adoption agencies in Iowa:
- Hillcrest Family Services
- Adoption Connection
- Heart2Heart Adoptions
Do Adoptive Families Want to Have Open Adoptions?
Since it is now standard to have open adoptions, both adoption specialists and adoptive families can see the benefits of open adoption for children when they are educated about the process, and most choose open adoption.
Every family we work with is ready for an open adoption. We ask that all families be open to contact with mothers who choose adoption during the adoption process through calls and emails, as well as an in-person visit within the first five years of the child’s life.
Not only do we promote these standards, we can also help guide you as you get to know adoptive families, which means that you can build a lasting, meaningful connection and you can be as comfortable and connected as you want to be.
If you're interested in working with an open adoption agency, you can contact us today. We can ensure you have the contact you're comfortable with before, during and after adoption.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Iowa an Open Adoption State?
Iowa has no laws that make open adoption agreements unenforceable, which makes them unenforceable by default. However, because all our adoptive families must agree to contact with the birth mom during and after the adoption, this isn’t something you will need to worry about. If you would like to make adjustments to your open adoption agreement, you can talk to your adoption specialist.
What are the disadvantages of open adoption?
There are many benefits to open adoption, but some birth mothers choose semi-open or closed adoption to maintain a sense of privacy, to give themselves space to move forward in their lives, or because it is the best choice for their situation.
Why does open adoption rarely work?
Open adoption has many benefits and can be successful. In fact, most adoptions completed today are open adoptions. Closed adoptions today can rarely stay completely closed, as people are more connected than ever and DNA testing can more easily trace family ties.
Who benefits from open adoptions?
Children who are placed in open adoptions benefit from open adoptions, and open adoptions can have a positive effect on birth parents and adoptive families as well. Children who are placed in open adoptions can have important questions answered about their heritage, reasons they were placed for adoption, the status of their birth parents, and can have confidence that they were placed for adoption out of love.
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