Open Adoption
The birth parents will specify the type of family they would consider most appropriate as a placement for their child. The clients will meet the chosen family prior to placement and identifying information will be shared by both parties. An open adoption is considered a life-long relationship with on-going contact over the years.
Semi-Open Adoption
In semi-open adoption, the birth parents may specify particular
characteristics with regard to the adoptive family. The birth parents may also meet the adoptive parents either pre-delivery or after placement on a first name basis. After placement, the client may receive pictures and letters from the adoptive family through the agency.
Closed Adoption
A closed adoption is one in which the birth parents have little or no control of the adoptive placement of their child. They probably will not have information about their child’s health or whereabouts. The child’s social history may not be available to the adoptive parents.