Open adoption simply means that the birth parents have the opportunity to participate fully in their adoption plan, including: selecting the parents they believe to be best for their child; meeting, interviewing and getting to know the adoptive parents; sharing information with the adoptive parents; spending time with the baby while in the hospital; deciding whether or not to have ongoing contact with the adoptive family and child; and, negotiating the type of ongoing contact desired, such as letters, pictures or visits. We offer guidance and support in helping adoptive parents and birth parents establish a relationship and determine what kind of contact is best for everyone involved.