Closed Adoption

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A closed adoption is one of the types of adoption you can choose. In this type of adoption, your identity remains confidential. Adoption provides an opportunity to continue pursuing the life goals and dreams you have. Adoption is an opportunity to move forward with your life while also seeing your child live out their potential in the family you choose for them.

When you are considering an adoption plan, understand you do have options! Some choose to have an open adoption where they can stay connected in an organized way. Others choose to have a closed adoption where all information on both sides is completely confidential. Others may choose a mixture of both, called a semi-open adoption.

Let’s discuss closed adoption.

If you want to remain anonymous and have extreme confidentiality, a closed adoption is the perfect solution. In a closed adoption, the exchange of information between the birth mother and the prospective adoptive family is private. The social worker, adoption agency, or adoption attorney manages all communication between parties; all information is confidential.

Some of the reasons for choosing a closed adoption are the ability to bring closure to this pregnancy, provide safety for the child if there is a toxic biological partner, and increase the privacy of the birth mother.

Ultimately, you’re in control.

You may have heard the lie that adoption is a “selfish choice,” but please know that could not be further from the truth. Adoption is an amazing and brave alternative to abortion or parenting. It can be a beautiful journey for both birth and adoptive families.

The most empowering part is that you are in control. With adoption:

  • You focus on your needs.
  • You pick the type of adoption and family you are most comfortable with.
  • You get support as many adoption agencies have lifetime counseling for birth mothers.
  • You can have peace of mind for optimal mental health.
  • You can have all your medical expenses met.

Does closed adoption not seem like the right choice for you? Learn more about open adoption and semi-open adoption on our website.

Resources:

WebMD: What’s The Difference Between Open and Closed Adoption?
American Adoptions: What Is a Closed Adoption?
ConsideringAdoption.com: Closed Adoption – Going Your Separate Ways
Hear from brave birth mothers who made an adoption plan: Bravelove.org