Our Pledge to Birthparents
As a birthparent considering adoption, you have many choices. By becoming a client of Open Adoption and Family Services, we can offer you...
~ Our compassion and respect. Everyone at OA&FS holds birthparents in high regard. We feel you are the best judge of your needs and the needs of your child. We are here to listen and provide you with choices and resources.
~ Our guidance in planning your child-centered open adoption. At OA&FS, we are committed to helping you plan an open adoption in which you and the adoptive family create a healthy long-term relationship that meets the ongoing needs of your child. You are empowered to make your adoption vision a reality.
~ Our representation as you plan your open adoption. By working with OA&FS, you are choosing an open adoption philosophy that supports your enduring role in your child’s life. To assist you as you choose adoptive parents that share your values and interests, you will be provided with detailed information about the 40 to 60 adoptive families in our pool. These families are working with OA&FS because they want an open, genuine ongoing relationship with you. If you would like to work with adoptive parents who are not in our pool - either an adoptive family you seek out or an adoptive family that approaches you - we can bring them into our process. As your representative, we will ensure that your plan continues to reflect your adoption vision and meets your needs.
~ Our assistance in creating a legally enforceable open adoption agreement for ongoing visits. In creating your open adoption agreement, you choose the number of visits you want per year. Our contracts last until your child is an adult. We also provide guidance in creating a strong, healthy relationship with the adoptive family.
~ Our ongoing support. We offer birthparent support groups, e-mail groups, a mentor program, retreats and lifelong counseling. We want to welcome you to our open adoption community!
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The premier northwest adoption agency completing the most domestic, infant adoptions in Oregon and Washington.
5200 SW Macadam Avenue,
Suite 250
Portland, Oregon 97239
315 West 10th Ave.
Eugene, OR 97401
200 West Mercer Street,
Suite E-508
Seattle, WA 98119
| Oregon: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR: | Phone: (503) 226-4870 | Fax: (503) 226-4891 |
| Eugene, OR: | Phone: (541) 343-4825 | Fax: (541) 431-1241 |
| Medford, OR: | Phone: (541) 608-6134 | Fax: (541) 282-8564 |
| Bend, OR: | Phone: (541) 388-2535 | |
| Salem, OR: | Phone: (503) 540-5832 | |
| Washington: | ||
| Seattle, WA: | Phone: (206) 782-0442 | Fax: (206) 782-0578 |
| Vancouver, WA: | Phone: (360) 254-7236 | |
| Olympia, WA: | Phone: (360) 352-3063 | |
