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Old 01-02-2008, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by txhope
We're not there yet, but I was hoping to get some insight into first conversations with the birthparents. What questions are usually asked (by both sides, birthparent and adoptive), was the coversation alone or with agency personnel...

Just a small point. The parents are not "birthparents" until the relinquishments are signed. While many agencies use this terminology, it can be subtly coercive and assumptive.

I would ask her what her hopes and dreams are, both for herself and for her child, as well as favorite things, light stuff.
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