Words from Birthparents
Melissa
“Open adoption was the light when everything else was dark. It gave me the opportunity to have a relationship with my daughter, while making sure she’d get everything she needs. I love that I can call her anytime; I love that we have a natural, close relationship. I will always know she’s safe and happy, and she’ll know that about me, too.”
Robert
“I got involved in the adoption planning so I could be part of my daughter’s life. The counselor treated me well and made sure everybody felt comfortable. The adoptive parents are two of the coolest people I’ve ever met. After the placement I gave them a big hug and said, ‘You’re raising my daughter, we’re family.’ Our daughter will know us, her heritage, and her background — which are really important for helping a child discover who they are.”
RandiSue
“My counselor helped me look at all of my options: what parenting would be like, what my goals were for my child and myself. I wondered if I could ever find the right adoptive parents, but I did. I was nervous at first, but we grew close so fast and felt comfortable together. We wanted the same thing: for the adoption to be open, and for Megan to know who I am and to have a real relationship with me.”