Professionals
Open Adoption & Family Services is a leader in the Pacific Northwest in domestic infant adoption. We work with thousands of community health nurses, school counselors, Planned Parenthood staff members, hospital social workers and other professionals each year -- communicating through mailings, phone calls and providing adoption trainings and other resources. Please review the below list for a glimpse of what we can offer you as a professional working with women facing an unplanned pregnancy. Many of these counseling materials are brand new:
Resources for Counseling Clients/Patients
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- Adoption Stereotypes to Avoid
Printable Version (PDF) - Positive Adoption Language
Printable Version (PDF) - Your Child – Your Choice
Printable Version (PDF) - Common Pregnant Adolescent Statements
Printable Version (PDF) - Options Counseling Brochure
- Open Adoption Brochure
- Birthfather Brochure
- Spanish-Language Brochure
Handouts for expectant parents
- What You Need to Know About Open Adoption
Printable Version (PDF) - Birthparents’ Frequently Asked Questions
Printable Version (PDF) - Stages of Birthmother Grief
Printable Version (PDF) - Faces of Open Adoption
Birthfather Handouts
- Birthfather Myths & Facts
Printable Version (PDF) - Stages of Birthfather Grief
Printable Version (PDF) - Benefits of Birthfather Involvement
Printable Version (PDF)
Birth Grandparent Handouts
- Birth Grandparent Frequently Asked Questions
Printable Version (PDF) - Benefits of Birth Grandparent Involvement
Printable Version (PDF) - Guidelines for Supporting Birthparents
Printable Version (PDF) - Common Pitfalls to Avoid
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Resources for Hospital Staff
- OA&FS’ Approach to Last-Minute Adoptions
Printable Version (PDF) - Sample Hospital Policy
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