Meeting a prospective adoptive family can feel like a big moment.
You may be nervous. You may be curious. You may even wonder how you're supposed to know whether a family feels right.
You don't need to walk into the meeting with everything figured out.
And you don't need to impress them.
They are there for you to get to know, too.
If you're considering adoption, meeting prospective adoptive parents
Open adoption can feel exciting, meaningful, and a little intimidating all at the same time.
Many hopeful adoptive parents wonder what the relationship will actually look like and whether they'll know what to say or do. Those questions are completely normal.
Preparing for open adoption isn't about having all the answers. It's about approaching the relationship with honesty, respect, and a willingness to learn.
Understanding what open adoption
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