Rita and Patty
We have been waiting to adopt for a long time, but believe deeply that our child’s birthmom will find us when we are meant to be found.
In this section:
Voices
"The adoptive parents make me feel like they really want me as a part of their family."
OA&FS Birthparent
"I'm glad that the counselors kept up on checking up on how we were doing in dealing with the adoption without feeling like that's all are there to do."
Ciarra
The families below have chosen to work with us because they genuinely value openness in adoption and want a lifelong relationship with you. Birthparents may choose from 65 to 85 families seeking an open adoption through OA&FS. Below are letters of introduction from some families ready to adopt. When you call us, we'll send you a booklet of family introduction letters including letters from families who did not wish to post their letter online.
You may also request the full family profile for families that you'd like to learn more about. Because we and our families respect your need to know as much as possible about the adoptive families you are considering, in their family profile we share:
- The family's entire official Homestudy Report (12-17 pages).
- Detailed autobiographies written by the prospective adoptive parents.
- A multi-page photo collage prepared by the prospective adoptive parents to give birthparents a glimpse into their lives.
At OA&FS, openness means having a meaningful, face-to-face, lifelong, extended family relationship. Many of our adoptive families have special videos in which they talk about why they want an open adoption and what they value about each other. Choosing a family to parent your child is a huge decision. There’s so much to consider. You may be curious about the adoptive parents’ jobs, hobbies, where they live, etc. If so, here's a useful tool to determine what’s important to you.
Meet Waiting Adoptive Families
Melissa and Kevin
We're a loving, playful, and adventurous family, but not yet complete. All of us are very excited about growing our family through adoption.
Michelle and Kurt
From the time we met, we knew that we were meant to be together and have worked hard at creating our family. Our lives are rich with love
Melissa and Molly
We feel open adoption is like a jigsaw puzzle, and all the pieces are necessary to complete the puzzle. We know and believe children benefit
Jonathan and Frank
We relish our days off together like anticipated holidays. Our friends are often amazed when we say that our most serious "fights" are rare
Kata and Kalei
We have been in a loving, committed relationship for over 16 years. We met in Seattle where Kata was working at a domestic violence program
Izzy and Ryan
We are Izzy, Ryan and our son Noah. Our family would be thrilled to love and parent another cherished child.
Lynette
As you face this important decision I hope you have all the love and support you need. I’d like to share a bit about who I am and how
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