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Janice & Frank
Words Could Never Describe the Joy and Gratitude We Feel Today. We finally know that our 11-month wait for the arrival of our son is over. HE IS HERE!!! We can hardly believe it is true, at least until we hold him in our arms. Then we know for sure that it is true, every soft, sweet and wonderful part of him!
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Types of Adoption
If you're considering adoption, either as a someone looking to adopt or a mother looking to place your child with an adoptive family, you will need to learn about the types of adoption. When deciding which type of adoption is right for your specific situation, keep in mind that there are several types of adoption and not all types are going to work for each person. Each type of adoption should be looked over and researched extensively before a final decision is made.
While there is an ample amount more information for each type of adoption, here is a brief overview on the common types of adoption. Peruse the list and if you are interested in one of the listed types, research it in more depth.
Open Adoption/ Semi-Open Adoption
A common type of adoption today is the open adoption. This is when the birth mother and the adoptive family agree that they will keep in touch. It can also mean that identifying information is shared with all involved parties. After the adoption process has been completed, the new parents may send updates and pictures to the birth parents. Most families do continue to stay close, creating a healthy relationship and bond between the child, the adoptive family, and even the birth family. A semi-open adoption is simply when the birth parents meet with adoptive family throughout the adoption process. But, generally, after the adoption process is closed, there is usually no further contact.
Closed Adoption
With a closed adoption, information isn't widely shared between the adoptive parents or the birth parents. All of the paperwork is handled separately through the adoption agency and no contact is made between the birth parents and the adoptive parents. Some information that may be shared is family health history, as this will be important to the adoptive family. All profiles and other information will not be disclosed on either end unless previously agreed.
Independent Adoption
An independent adoption is a private adoption. Instead of working through adoption agencies, both work with hired attorneys. During the time that the baby is born, all paperwork is filed and the baby will be placed with the adoptive parents. Keep in mind that certain states--such as Massachusetts and Connecticut--require working with certified adoption agencies rather than through hired attorneys.
Learning about the adoption process and the various types of adoption will help adoptive families and birth families work together in order to provide better support for the child and to choose the best type of adoption for the situation.
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