When Birth Parents and Adoptive Families Live in Different States
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When birth parents and adoptive families live in different states, open adoption agreements must navigate varying state laws, interstate compact requirements, and long-distance communication hurdles. It often means coordinating visits, sharing updates, and maintaining a trusted bond despite miles apart. Families rely on phone calls, video chats, and shared online albums to keep the connection strong. Travel for visits can be costly and logistically complex, but many find the effort worthwhile t…