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Forever Families Initiative

OGA introduces interested prospective adoptive families to partner An Open Door Adoption Agency, the licensed adoption service provider responsible for professional adoption services.

Program profile

Purpose, structure, and approach.

Your Forever Families starting point

Through Forever Families, OGA has created a welcoming first step for prospective adoptive families. OGA helps families understand the pathway, identify the right starting point, and connect with An Open Door Adoption Agency. Its professional team then provides current guidance on eligibility, country programs, accreditation, timing, and application requirements.

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How the partnership works

One pathway. Two experienced partners.

Forever Families brings together OGA's personal orientation and An Open Door's professional adoption expertise, creating a clear and supportive pathway for prospective adoptive families.

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A welcoming first step

OGA welcomes interested prospective adoptive families, helps them understand the Forever Families pathway, answers initial questions, and provides a personal introduction to An Open Door when they are ready to take the next step.

An Open Door Adoption Agency

Professional guidance for the journey

An Open Door's licensed and experienced team guides families through professional adoption services, including eligibility review, country-program guidance, applications, required documentation, home studies where applicable, placement work, and continued support.

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Every family's journey is unique. An Open Door and the relevant authorities provide current program requirements and make all professional eligibility and placement decisions.

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The experience behind the partnership

Before leading OGA's next chapter, President Viktor Vaivodiss worked with An Open Door Adoption Agency for more than 15 years. That experience was part of the background that informed OGA's family-care direction and its commitment to careful, lasting support for children and families.

A direct path to the qualified provider

Forever Families gives interested families a clear starting point. OGA makes the introduction; An Open Door provides the professional adoption guidance and services.

Current information matters

Adoption requirements, available country programs, timelines, and eligibility can change. Prospective families should review current information directly with An Open Door before making decisions.

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