What is Open Adoption?

“There are only two bequests we can give our children — one is roots, the other is wings.”"Adoptees need both sets of parents if they are to have roots and wings.”

Open Adoption benefits all involved, especially the child. This is how it works:During your counseling, you choose the adoptive family. In most cases, you meet with the family, become acquainted with them, and develop a comfortable relationship with them.

You and the adoptive family agree on the level of openness. Contact can range from exchanging letters and pictures to ongoing visits. Initially, an Infant of Prague social worker is available to mediate the level of communication that is comfortable for all.

The most important element of open adoption is the mutual trust that develops between you and the adoptive parents.