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Is there a way for a grandmother to have limited contact in an open adoption? The grandmother is Nancy. Nancy's son passed away last year at the age of 21 leaving 2 children, a boy (2) and a girl (3). The mother of the children doesn't want anything to do with her children and has signed custody over to Nancy. Nancy loves her grandchildren deeply. Nancy's only family, besides the grandchildren, is her 11 year old daughter. Nancy is having health problems, financial problems, etc. Needless to say, she is very overwelmed and feels like she can't provide the kind of life her grandchildren deserve. She can't bear the thought of putting them in foster care and not being able to see them again.Any help with information would be greatly appreciated.
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Originally Posted By Kathleen SilberYes, grandparents often participate in ongoing contact over the years, inaddition to the birthparents. In the case you describe the birthgrandmotherwould actually be the one placing the children and would, in effect, be likea birthparent herself. She could select the adoptive parents for thechildren, she could meet with them to determine if she was comfortable withthem raising the children, and she could have an ongoing relationship withthem over the years. There is no need to place the children in foster careas you described; instead, she could place them directly with the family shehas selected. If the birthgrandmother is interested in considering placingthe children for adoption, she should contact agencies that offer openadoption. She could also call our agency for further information at1-800-877-OPEN. Regards,Kathleen Silber
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