Are you considering adoption as you face an unexpected pregnancy? There are a couple of steps to take to better understand adoption and what to expect. You will want to choose an adoption plan that works for you, choose a family, and then confirm your final adoption plan.
Types of Adoption Plans
You, as the birth mother, have three adoption options to choose from. These plans vary based on what kind of relationship works best for you and your child and the adoptive family.
- Open adoption: With open adoption, you can choose the adoptive family you want to raise your baby, and you maintain contact with them. You can also decide how involved you want to be in your child’s life.
- Semi-open adoption: You can still have contact with your child, but an adoption agency will help manage communication between you, the child, and the adoptive family. All of your identifying information is kept confidential.
- Closed adoption: Sometimes, privacy is best for both parties involved in the adoption. With closed adoption, there is no contact made with your child, and all parties’ identities are kept confidential. The court keeps adoption records sealed.
Picking an Adoptive Family
You also get to choose the adoptive family for your child by reviewing details of the families that meet your preferences. You can view things like lifestyle, hobbies, religion, siblings, etc.
There are many families waiting to adopt a child, leaving you with lots of options to choose from. If you don’t want to choose a family yourself, the adoption agency or a third party can choose one for you.
Making Your Adoption Plan
After getting all the adoption information you need and choosing a family, you can make an adoption plan. This plan is an agreement between you and your adoptive family. It’s important to make a plan that is comfortable for everyone.
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