Adoption today is very different from it was a few decades ago. Now, the expectant mother or birth mother makes all of the decisions.
She chooses the adoptive parents who will raise her child and the type of adoption. As you decide if placing your child for adoption is the right choice for you, take a closer look at the three different types of adoption.
You are in the driver’s seat, and we want the best future for you and your child.
What Is Adoption?
Legal adoption permanently transfers the rights and responsibilities of raising a child from the biological parents to the adoptive parents. It is not co-parenting.
Choosing to place your child for adoption is one of the most difficult, emotional, loving, and selfless decisions you could ever make. It means you are thinking about the needs of your child first.
However, choosing adoption doesn’t mean you have to say “good-bye.” You can choose to continue a relationship with them and their adoptive family.
What Are the Different Types of Adoption?
There are three main types of adoption: open, semi-open, and closed. You choose the type you want based on the amount of contact you wish to have. Let’s look at each:
Open Adoption
An open adoption puts you in direct contact with your child and their adoptive family. You exchange identifying information such as names, phone numbers, addresses, or email addresses.
Together, you and the adoptive couple determine how and when to communicate with each other. Open adoption not only assures you that your child is being loved and cared for, but it also ensures your child knows their biological family and history.
Semi-Open Adoption
This plan is also known as a mediated adoption because you communicate with the adoptive family, but all contact goes through a third party. For instance, you would send letters or emails to New Life Adoptions, and we would forward them to the adoptive family.
It adds another layer of privacy for both of you. You still get information about your child, and your child learns about you, but it protects your personal information.
Often, expectant mothers and birth mothers start with a semi-open adoption, and as everyone becomes more comfortable with each other, they change to an open plan.
Closed Adoption
A closed adoption plan lets you remain completely anonymous. No identifying information is shared, and the courts seal all records.
Some women feel this is the easiest way for them to move forward. At one time, closed adoptions were the only option available, but today, they account for only 5% to 10% of all adoptions. However, at New Life Adoptions, we believe a level of openness is better for you and your child.
Learn More About the Benefits of Adoption
If you are facing an unexpected pregnancy and are currently considering whether to parent or place your child for adoption, New Life Adoptions can assist you. We can discuss your situation and help you determine the best course of action for your future.
We promise to never coerce or manipulate you into choosing adoption. It must be your decision and yours alone. We understand the difficulty of making this choice, and we will help you consider all options.
To learn more about adoption, download our guide for expectant mothers, or contact us to schedule a free, confidential meeting with an adoption specialist.