[Looking2Adopt]

Julieanne-

I completely agree with you about the value of open adoption. When the adoptive family puts the child's needs first, it doesn't make any sense to have a closed adoption. Sooner or later, the child is going to want to know a little bit about his/her biological background. There is another person out there that he/she may look like, act like, have similar traits, etc. Especially with the internet and webcams, all the different forms of transportation, and regular mail.. there is no way that a distance should interfere with an adoption being open or closed. If the adoptive family wants to make it work, and the birthfamily want to make it work, then it can work... We think it is completely worthwhile to make it work, because in the long run, that is best for the child and for the birthparents. My husband and I feel that if birthparents meet us and get to know us, they will see how much we value their child and what a loving family we are. There will not be any wondering about how the baby is doing, if the birthparents can see that for themselves.

Thanks.
Julie
and best wishes to you in your search