What is the Difference Between Closed and Open Adoptions?
Traditionally, closed adoptions were the standard type of
adoption. In a closed adoption, the birth parents do not choose the
adoptive parents. Nor do they have any contact with them. After the
adoption has taken place, there is no contact between the birth parents
and the adoptive parents, such as photos, updates or meetings. The
adoption is usually handled by an agency and the birth parents records
are sealed. In the past, this meant total secrecy. However, due to lack
of access to medical records, more information may be shared with the
adoptee and the adoptive parents. The amount of information shared
depends on the wishes of the birth parents, adoptive parents and the
state laws regarding closed adoption.
Recently, open adoptions have been used more frequently. Open adoptions can range from sharing the names and contact information of birth parents and adoptive parents to a meeting between the parents. There are also open adoptions where the birth parents select the adoptive parents based on their information or even interviews. Additionally, the birth and adoptive parents may create an agreement to lay out the rights of the parents, amount/type of communication before the birth and any contact after the birth. In an open adoption, there may also be agreements regarding post adoption rights for the birth parents, visitation and grandparent visitation. |
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