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How can we help?

You care deeply about the needs of the people you serve. At Open Adoption & Family Services, we do too. If you’re a professional working with expectant parents who are facing unintended pregnancies or would like to explore adoption, we’d like to extend our service provider resources to you. On this page you’ll learn about our free brochures and service provider guides for you and your clients and patients. We also offer free presentations and webinars for your staff.

OA&FS is a pro-choice, nonprofit adoption agency that provides all-options pregnancy counseling and open adoption services. We’ve promoted diversity and inclusion since 1985. We’re licensed in Oregon and Washington and also provide services to people across the U.S. We look forward to hearing from you and sharing information about our services.

Free materials and resources

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OA&FS offers the following free brochures for service providers and their clients. You can access these in two ways:

Printed brochures

To order our materials, contact us at 1-800-772-1115, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or fill out this online order form.

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Digital versions

Click on any image below to view a digital version to print, or copy the link address to send in a text or email.

If you would like to republish content from OA&FS materials, please contact us for permission.

Brochures

Pregnant? You Have Choices. Business card-sized mini brochure with an overview of OA&FS services including pregnancy options counseling and open adoption. Includes information in Spanish.

What is Open Adoption? Brochure that outlines our open adoption program.

Spanish - What is Open Adoption? Brochure that outlines our open adoption program written in Spanish.

Guides for Service Providers

Guide for Service Providers. Booklet for health care professionals and social service providers with in-depth information on OA&FS services and how to access them.

Guide for Hospital Social Workers and Staff. Booklet with in-depth information on when and how to access OA&FS services.

Guide for State Child Welfare Professionals. Booklet with in-depth information on when and how to access OA&FS services.

Testimonials - For Service Providers

“ I wanted thank you regarding the recent presentation by your counselor, Katie. She was AMAZING! Great information, very personable, clear and concise in answering questions, very competent and clearly able to articulate issues of social justice and sensitivity to client centered practice with the agency. Also wanted to say how impressed I am with the OA&FS program in general and the values that are very clear in its processes. ” ~ Mr. B. Bartja, LICSW, MHP, CMHS PSNHC, Social Worker, Rainier Beach Medical Clinic

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Frequently asked questions

Can I refer a client to your agency if they have not yet made a decision about their pregnancy?

Absolutely! We always start with all-options counseling to help clients assess all available options and make a decision that feels right for them. We provide unbiased, nonjudgmental counseling to anyone who reaches out. Many clients call us before they have made a decision.

Can I refer someone to OA&FS if they want to plan a closed adoption?

While we believe strongly in the benefits of openness to all members of the adoption constellation, especially adoptees, we understand that this does not feel like the right choice for everyone, and we honor the wishes of those who wish to decline the opportunity to be in relationship. We also know that many people who initially plan more closed adoptions may want contact in the future, which is something we are happy to work to facilitate if and when that happens.

We do expect all prospective adoptive parents to be committed to openness in adoption, whether that includes contact with birth parents, or just living their lives in a manner that honors the role of their child’s birth family. We understand that openness looks different for each adoption.

Do you provide parenting resources and support?

We provide information about supports available and help people connect with community resources for all options, including parenting.

How can I learn more about open adoption and OA&FS services?

A great place to start is here on our website! You can find detailed information about our services, our values, and how we work with clients. In our Resources section, we also provide recommendations for additional learning materials (for example books and podcasts) that can help individuals and organizations increase their understanding of adoption generally and open adoption specifically.

How do you collaborate with other service providers in the community?

We love to connect with community service providers. We provide online and in-person trainings about our services, and we are always eager to learn more about other providers. We work hard to develop meaningful relationships with organizations in our local communities, including DCYF and DHS, to provide helpful referrals and up-to-date information to anyone in the community who may need our support.

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