What To Know About Adoption.
Facing an unexpected pregnancy can feel overwhelming, but you have the right to choose the outcome. One of the options available to you is making an adoption plan.​
It’s important to know that creating an adoption plan is very different from foster care. As the birth parent, you can choose the level of involvement that feels right for you. This allows you to play an active role in ensuring your child is placed in a safe, loving, and permanent home.
​There are three types of adoption: open, semi-open, and closed.
What is Open Adoption?
In an open adoption, the birth parent(s) can continue to communicate with the child and the adoptive family after the adoption is finalized. This communication can include emails, phone calls, photos, or even in-person visits, depending on the level of openness everyone agrees on.
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What is a Semi-Open Adoption?
In a semi-open adoption, the birth mother and adoptive family may exchange pictures, letters, or updates on a set schedule. All communication is handled through the adoption agency, allowing both parties to stay connected while maintaining privacy.
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What is a Closed Adoption?
In a closed adoption, the adoptive family receives only the medical and social history of each birth parent. The birth mother may choose the adoptive family using non-identifying profiles but is not expected to have contact before or after the adoption is finalized.
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Do I Get to Choose the Adoptive Parents?
Yes. As the birth mother, you choose what is most important to you. You can consider factors such as cultural background, values, religion, personality traits, lifestyle, and more.
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Can a Birth Mother Change Her Mind?
In Connecticut, birth mothers have 48 hours to change their minds about the adoption after the child’s birth​.
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Learn More About Adoption
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To learn more about adoption in Connecticut, call us at (860) 576-8072 or schedule your appointment online.
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