Open Adoption

Open adoption does not mean shared parenting. Learn what it does mean with definitions, explanations, opinions, personal accounts, and legal considerations.

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Opening a Closed Adoption

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Personal Stories: Open Adoption

The real story of open adoption comes from families that learned about it, and are living it on a day-to-day basis.

The Debate Over Open Adoption

Not everyone agrees that open adoption is best, or that some of the practices involved in open adoption are best. Read views that may help you make your decisions