Why Open Adoption In our hearts we believe that the most important person in adoption is the child. A truly open adoption benefits and enriches everyone, especially the child, and we wish to provide every opportunity for a fulfilling connection with our child’s “first” family. We realize that entrustment is a supreme act of love and courage. We envision a wide extended circle of love enveloping our child, made possible through openness, honesty and respect. We are open to maintaining an ongoing relationship with you and your extended family, created out of respect and a common bond of love for the child.