Have you Considered Making an Adoption Plan?
Adoption has historically been misunderstood. In previous decades, it was considered taboo to be pregnant and unmarried. Women were forced to place their babies for adoption and rarely learned who adopted them.
Today, adoption is different. Now, the birth parents make all of the decisions for their child. They choose the adoptive parents and the future they hope their child will have. In addition, based on the adoption plan chosen, they can still have contact with their child.
Various Adoption Plans
There are three basic plans to choose from: Open, Semi-open, and Closed. Your plan determines how much contact you wish to have with your child and their adoptive family.
Open Adoption
With an open adoption, the expectant mother (and father, if available) select the adoptive family. They can meet before the baby is born; if everyone agrees to the adoption, you have a “match”!
They exchange identifying information such as full names, addresses, and phone numbers and continue openly contacting one another.
Semi-Open Adoption
Many people begin with a semi-open adoption, potentially moving to an open adoption once everyone feels more comfortable. With a semi-open plan, the expectant mother selects the adoptive family, meets them, and begins communication.
The difference is that all meetings and contact with each other go through your adoption coordinator first, so you have more privacy.
Closed Adoption
The adoption coordinator arranges a closed adoption for complete anonymity. With a closed adoption, you do not meet one another or correspond. The courts seal the original birth certificate, and neither party knows the other’s identity.
Less than 10% of adoptions are closed today.
Is Adoption Right For Me?
Adoption, like abortion, is not an easy choice for many women. Choosing an adoption agency that provides thorough adoption counseling is vital. You need to work with someone who counsels you before, during, and after the process.
Adoption isn’t a one-time event. It’s for a lifetime. If you want to offer your child a two-parent home, more options in life, better educational opportunities, and still remain in contact, choose adoption.
We cannot place your child for adoption, but we can refer you to reputable, licensed agencies in our area. Schedule an appointment today.