The following outlines the benefits of Open Adoption to each member of the adoption triad:₁

The Child

• A sense of identity
  A complete history
  The knowledge that they are loved by their birthfamily
  A ready source of medical information and support

The Birthparents

• Active participation in the placement process
  Encourages healthy grieving
  The potential of developing a special relationship with the child

The Adoptive Family

• Ability to answer their child's questions
  No fear of the unknown
  A sense of entitlement to parent
  Ability to see in their child what is "nature" and what is "nurture"

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1. Romanchik, Brenda, "What is Open Adoption?" R-Squared Press, Royal Oak, MI, July 2001, p.8-10.