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Open Adoption
My partner of 10 years and I adopted in December of 2003. We may have an exceptional story, but we found the entire process not only rewarding, but even enjoyable. We chose Open Adoption after reading "The Kid" by Dan Savage. We felt that this way our son may better cope with the issues of adoption and in many cases, gays and lesbians have better chances through Open adoption. We have a great relationship with our sons birthmother and we email about once a month. She wanted us to be in the delivery room, so we were lucky enough to be the first to hold him, feed him and change his diaper. Today, he is very happy and healthy and thriving wildly. The agency we worked with was absolutely wonderful. I can't compliment them enough. The agency is Bellefaire J.C.B. in Shaker Heights, Ohio - metro Cleveland. Also, the HRC website was really helpful - and, if for no other reason, for the much needed comic relief - "The Kid" by Dan Savage. Good luck to everyone out there.
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