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Types of Adoption
"Here you are at a very difficult time in your life. You have found yourself in an untimely pregnancy, and you aren't quite sure which way to turn. There was the consideration of abortion, but you are past that, or this was never a choice for you. There is the thought of having a family member raise the child, but the family may not know, or your parents are to old, and your siblings
already have their families. There is always the option of raising the child by yourself, but do to the financial climate in your life, or your current life plans this situation is just not an option. Then there is adoption, but that seems so final. What will my baby be like? What will he or she grow up to look like? to be? Adoption does not have to be a final good by, but only see you later
sweetheart, as I have sought out the best plan for your life. I will be in touch from time to time to see how you are doing and to let you know that I love you. That is open or Semi-open adoption. However, that maybe to much for you to bare, and you would just as soon have no contact, the decision is now yours.
As you can see, adoption has changed in leaps and bounds since the old days when they use to take the baby away, and you would never see the child again. Society has realized that it is important for all of us to know where our roots started, what our genetic make up is. This is why you are seeing more and more open adoption. It is a practice among adoption professionals that
is encouraged. Open Adoption There are many degrees of openness. There is the full open adoption, where the is constant contact between the birthparents and the adoptive couple and child. Usually visitations when it is convenient, sharing in holiday cards and gift, and pictures and video. There is semi close, where openness in communication is encouraged, but not so many visitations. Degrees Of Openness Semi Open Adoption This is when cards and letters and video are exchanged through the agency, attorney, and or facilitator. Usually done three to four times a year. The last names and Address maybe with held. Closed-Adoption Still somewhat practiced, but usually because of the birthmother request. This is where the baby is left at the hospital for the social worker to pick up, and the birthmother usually never sees that child after that.
The options today are always left up to the birthmother or parents. Going into an open situation gives you the experience of sharing in the child's life milestones, and always with regard to the privacy of the adopted parents, child and you. Closed as a choice can also let you continue with your life's plans in the most confidential matter.
There is a choice...."
The following article, courtesy of:
National
Adoption Information Clearinghouse at (703) 352-3488 or 1 (888) 251-0075, 330 C Street, SW,
Washington, D.C. 20447. What Are the Different Types of Adoption?
There are two types of adoptions, confidential and open.
Confidential: The birth parents and the adoptive parents never know each other. Adoptive
parents are given background information about you and the birth father that they would need to
help them take care of the child, such as medical information.
Open: The birth parents and the adoptive parents know something about each other. There are
different levels of openness:
Least open‹You will read about several possible adoptive families and pick the one
that sounds best for your baby. You will not know each other's names.
More open‹You and the possible adoptive family will speak on the telephone and
exchange first names.
Even more open‹You can meet the possible adoptive family. Your social worker or
attorney will arrange the meeting at the adoption agency or attorney's office.
Most open‹You and the adoptive parents share your full names, addresses, and
telephone numbers. You stay in contact with the family and your child over the years, by
visiting, calling, or writing each other. Fifteen States have enacted laws that recognize
post-adoption contact between adoptive and birth families if the parties have voluntarily
agreed to this plan.
Talk to your counselor about the type of adoption that is best for you. Do you want to help
decide who adopts your child? Would you mind if a single person adopted your child, or a
couple of a different race than you? Would you like to be able to share medical information with
your child's family that may only become known in the future?
If you have strong feelings about these things, work with an agency or attorney who you feel will
listen to what you want.
If you do not have strong feelings about these things, the adoption agency or attorney will decide
who adopts your child based on who they think can best care for the child.
courtesy of:
National
Adoption Information Clearinghouse at (703) 352-3488 or 1 (888) 251-0075, 330 C Street, SW,
Washington, D.C. 20447.
Rule of Thumb: Before you make any decision, make sure you know your rights and what you can expect based on your choice! It is wise to research the agency/lawyer you are going thru and to also get as much information on the adoption plan that you choose so you will not be let down! Best Wishes!
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