Open Adoption and Family Services
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Contact Information
5200 SW Macadam Avenue
Suite 250
Portland, OR 97239
United States
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Suite 250
Portland, OR 97239
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Open Adoption & Family Services is a non-profit, agency providing services nationwide from headquarters in the Pacific Northwest. In our program, pregnant people are treated with dignity and respect as they explore all of their pregnancy options: parenting, abortion and adoption. They are empowered with extensive information so they can make the decision that feels best to them. Regardless of their choice, they receive our compassion and support.
When expectant parents choose to plan an adoption, our fully open adoptions include ongoing visits and lifelong services. At OA&FS, our goal is for all of our clients – birth parents, adoptive parents and open adoptees – to feel at home in their open adoptions. Feeling at home is the reassuring sense of being completely welcomed, accepted and comfortable.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
- Adoption
- Other
Requirements to become a foster parent
Foster parents receive a reimbursement or payment to help with care costs. According to the Oregon Department of Human Services, the Oregon foster care rates are as follows:
- Base rate payment of $693 per month (age 0-5 years)
- Base rate payment of $733 per month (age 6-12)
- Base rate payment of $795 per month (age 13 - 20)
These payments are meant to help cover the costs of food, clothing, housing, transportation, personal care items, etc. Parents may also receive a shelter care payment.
The DHS or private foster care agencies provide flexible training opportunities, on-call support, access to a network of professionals, support groups, and respite care.
Respite care gives full-time foster parents a break when needed or allows them to address emergency situations.
With Love Oregon is a non-profit that supports foster families by providing clothing and supplies to young children. Parents can get clothing, diapers, car seats, and more.
211info is a non-profit that provides parenting education, parent-to-parent networking, helplines and support groups, and much more. Resource families can find many types of support on their website.
Ratings and Reviews
Average user rating
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Nov 16, 2021
Good for adoptive parents, unsupportive for birth mothers.
After years of finally being able to talk about my experience I requested to talk with a counselor
(which is what they promise you they offer for life)
I received a total of ONE PHONE CALL and never heard back from my “counselor” after that.
I even saved her name in my phone as “Therapy?”
She told me she would reach back out ( insert date) and I never heard back from her again. How unprofessional and neglecting.
Luckily my birth child is in good hands and has a supportive environment which is what really matters.
But if you’re a birth mother wanting support, don’t look here. I just received an email “ requesting” a donation and that really drew the line in my emotional state. Haven’t I given enough?
To this day no one has reached out to me.
Dec 08, 2017
Incredibly unprofessional first experience. I don't wish to have a second experience at this moment, but I honestly really hoped for the best.
On the website you are welcomed by a number that says "We're available 24/7 to listen and provide you with a compassionate, non-judgemental space to talk about your thoughts and feelings."
That is the exact opposite of what I received from my phone call.
I was belittled, I was shamed, I was judged, I was repeatedly cut off and spoken over by a sharp and unfriendly tone of voice. I was told that an idea/question I had was "stupid". When I calmly tried to explain that I felt like I was being treated with less respect than I should, I was told that I was simply acting too defensive.
I shouldn't call what claims to provide a safe space and end up crying when I hang up the phone. Anything can be said respectfully. I can handle people being blunt, but not rude.
I am glad you have most positive reviews, I hope that my case is isolated and is something than can be avoided in the future.
People call this number already going through pain, its not fair to add negativity.
If you claim you are truly providing a safe space, I encourage the individuals to be mindful and patient with how they speak.
Aug 02, 2016
Amazing agency