Determining the type of contact between adoptive parents, birth parents, and the child is an essential foundation for creating a positive and healthy adoption experience. Supporting a child’s developing identity is a lifelong process, yet this important aspect of open adoption often does not receive the attention it deserves.
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When exploring the degree of openness, each person brings their own emotions, hopes, and fears to the conversation. Nina can help:
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Education and Understanding
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Gain a deeper understanding of why open adoption supports the child’s best interests.
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Learn how to build and maintain positive relationships between adoptive parents and expectant/birth parents before and after adoption.
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Creating Meaningful Post Adoption Agreemnts
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Post-adoption contact agreements are valuable tools for supporting ongoing relationships and meaningful connections between adoptive families and birth families. These agreements provide a framework for maintaining contact and help promote the well-being of the adopted child by honoring their connection to their birth family.
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These legal arrangements are made between birth parents and adoptive parents to define the level of contact after an adoption is finalized. They outline the type and frequency of communication and interaction between the birth parents, adoptive parents, and the child. The specific terms of each agreement vary based on the needs, preferences, and best interests of all parties involved.
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Navigating and Creating Relationships
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Create meaningful and sustainable post-adoption contact relationships.
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Gain a deeper understanding of open adoption, its benefits for a child’s identity development, and the range of possible levels of contact.​
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PACA Support and Mediation
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Receive support in navigating challenges related to post-adoption contact and communication.
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Learn to manage evolving relationships and expectations as the child grows.
Post-Adoption Contact
Agreements
