Open Adoption Agencies: Building a Future Together

Open adoption agencies play a powerful role in building lifelong relationships rooted in trust, transparency, and love. At our agency, we believe adoption is more than a process—it’s a path to a shared future.

We proudly support our adoptive families and facilitate ongoing contact with the birth mother. Why? Because every child deserves to know their story, and every birth parent deserves to see their child flourish.

Thinking about adoption? Contact us now to set up a consultation, or keep reading to see how a transparent, loving connection can shape a stronger future—for your child and your family.

What is an Open Adoption Agency?

An open adoption agency is a licensed organization that not only places children with loving families, but also creates the foundation for lifelong relationships. Open adoption means birth parents and adoptive families stay connected in meaningful ways—through letters, video calls, visits, or in-person visits—based on mutual comfort.

This approach stands in contrast to closed adoptions, which can leave questions unanswered and doors permanently shut. Open adoption, on the other hand, prioritizes clarity, compassion, and continuity. Every plan we facilitate includes clear, empowering communication agreements—ensuring everyone involved feels seen, supported, and safe.

Why Choose an Open Adoption Agency?

Some adoptive parents question the need for open adoption. Let's go over why the process is so beneficial for everyone involved: 

1. Benefits for the Child

Children in open adoptions don’t grow up with unanswered questions. Instead, they have a full awareness of where they come from. Knowing their story, their origins, and the people who brought them into the world helps them develop a stronger sense of identity and emotional stability.

Research supports what many adoptive families already feel: open adoption builds confidence, self-esteem, and long-term emotional well-being for adoptees.

2. Benefits for Adoptive Families

Open adoption isn’t just for the child—it enriches the adoptive family, too. When you build trust with the birth parents, you create a stronger foundation for your own parenting journey. You're not left guessing about your child's background; you’re supported with meaningful details about their history and heritage.

Open adoption is not co-parenting; you are your child's parent. Adoptive parents often share that this connection helps them raise their child with openness, honesty, and pride.

3. Benefits for Birth Mothers

For birth mothers, open adoption brings comfort, clarity, and emotional healing. It means seeing your child thrive. It means watching birthdays, achievements, and growth unfold—even from afar—and knowing that your selfless decision created a beautiful life.

This ongoing connection allows birth mothers to feel confident and proud of the life they’ve chosen for their child.

The Process with Our Open Adoption Agency

Every adoption is unique, but the steps we take are designed to be transparent, empowering, and emotionally supportive from beginning to end:

1. Birth Mother Selection

Birth mothers are the guiding voice behind every adoption plan. With our support, they have the freedom to choose an adoptive family based on shared values, lifestyle preferences, and the kind of future they envision for their child.

This level of choice empowers birth mothers to take an active role in shaping their child’s story—and fosters a genuine, heartfelt connection with the adoptive family right from the beginning.

2. Initial Contact: Mediated Conference Call

This initial conversation—facilitated by one of our compassionate and experienced adoption professionals—is a cornerstone of the open adoption process. It provides a safe, supportive environment where everyone can share their hopes, voice any concerns, and begin establishing a relationship built on mutual trust and respect.

It's more than just a meeting; it's the start of a heartfelt connection that can blossom into a lasting, meaningful bond.

3. Exchanging Contact Information

When both the birth mother and adoptive family feel ready and mutually comfortable, they may choose to exchange direct contact information. This could include email addresses, phone numbers, or social media handles—whichever form of communication feels most natural.

This stage marks a meaningful shift, where a professional relationship begins to grow into a personal, trust-based connection rooted in shared hopes for the child’s future.

4. Hospital Meeting

The birth experience is a powerful and emotional milestone for everyone involved. Adoptive families meet the birth mother at the hospital, respectfully following her personalized birth plan and offering their presence in what is often one of the most significant moments of her life.

It’s a time of immense vulnerability, strength, and connection. Our team is there to provide steady, compassionate support—helping everyone navigate this deeply human experience with grace, empathy, and care.

5. Post-Placement Contact

Our agency believes in keeping promises. All adoptive families commit to:

• Pictures and Letters: Regular updates, often through a secure portal, until the child reaches adulthood.
• In-Person Visit: At least one meaningful meeting within the first five years.
• Ongoing Communication: Based on mutual agreement and evolving comfort levels.

This post-placement connection nurtures lifelong relationships and reassures everyone that the child remains at the heart of the adoption.

Why Openness is Required with Our Agency

Openness is not just a feature of adoption with our agency—it’s a cornerstone. We believe that every adoption should be rooted in honesty, compassion, and enduring human connection.

Birth parents deserve the reassurance that their courageous decision created a life filled with love and opportunity. Adoptive families thrive when their journey is enriched by transparency and a deeper connection to their child’s origin story. And above all, children flourish when they are raised with clarity, self-worth, and the knowledge that they are deeply loved by everyone involved in their story.

When practiced with intention and care, openness becomes a powerful source of healing. It fosters confidence, emotional security, and lasting relationships. For every member of the adoption triad, it opens the door to a future filled with trust, understanding, and love.

Start Your Open Adoption Journey with Us

Choosing American Adoptions means partnering with one of the most experienced, trusted, and supportive open adoption agencies in the nation. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Unmatched Proven Results: With over 30 years of dedicated service, American Adoptions has helped more than 13,000 families grow through adoption. Our deep understanding of the process means you’ll be supported by knowledgeable professionals at every step.
• Widest Reach, Deepest Impact: Our agency acts locally with nation-wide support. Our national scope connects you with one of the largest pools of expectant mothers seeking open adoption. This increases your chances of finding the right match—sooner and with more compatibility.
• Personalized Guidance with 24/7 Support: From your first inquiry to post-placement communication, you’ll have access to a dedicated adoption specialist—day or night. We combine national resources with a hands-on, human approach tailored to your unique journey.
• Unwavering Ethical Standards: We’re proud to be a fully licensed agency that prioritizes transparency, fairness, and the emotional well-being of every person involved. You can trust that our practices are legal, safe, and deeply respectful.
• Ongoing Relationship Support: Adoption doesn’t end at placement. We provide post-adoption education, coaching, and tools to help adoptive families and birth parents nurture a healthy, lasting relationship centered around the child’s needs.

Wisconsin Office Locations:

• Milwaukee Office: 9000 W Chester St # 100, Milwaukee, WI 53214
• De Pere Office: 444 Reid St, De Pere, WI 54115
• Eau Claire Office: 3402 Oakwood Mall Dr, Eau Claire, WI 54701

Let your family’s story begin with love, connection, and hope.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Whether you're just beginning to explore adoption or you're ready to move forward today, we're here to help you create the family you’ve been dreaming about. Reach out now to speak with one of our experienced adoption specialists, request free information, or begin your open adoption journey with confidence.

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