Adoption is more flexible than many realize. Today, women create adoption plans that best meet their adoption hopes and desires, but it comes with some complexities, too.
Keep reading to learn more about whether you will still have a relationship with your child if you place them for adoption. You can also visit Pregnancy Help Center of South County for early pregnancy services and to learn about your options.
You Choose the Relationship You Want
When you decide you want to place your child for adoption, you can choose the adoption plan. Open, semi-open, and closed adoption plans offer different communication types. If you choose an open or semi-open adoption, your child will know who you are. If you select a closed adoption, your child will not. It’s up to you.
As far as developing a relationship, a semi-open adoption may include letters, emails, and updates through a third party, such as the adoption agency you picked. An open adoption allows you to talk with the adoptive family and child directly. You may be able to visit your child, talk with them directly, and develop a relationship.
Selecting a Compatible Adoptive Family
An open adoption should not be confused with co-parenting. When an adoption is finalized, you transfer your parental rights to the adoptive parents. This means they can make parenting decisions based on what they think is best for their child.
When screening for adoptive families, you want to pick one who understands the benefits of their child having a relationship with you. If they want to keep the communication going and ensure you’re part of their child’s life, you will be able to build a relationship with your child.
Open adoptions aren’t legally enforceable in Missouri, so choosing a family with the same goals will help you maintain contact.
When Parenting Might Be Best
Knowing what you truly want for yourself and your child is essential. If the idea of placing your child with another family is emotionally difficult, and you’re not sure if you can do it, parenting might be better.
If finances and resources are your primary concern, contact Pregnancy Help Center of South County. We offer material assistance such as diapers, wipes, clothing, baby supplies, and more. We can also refer you to other organizations and government assistance for other needs.
Only You Can Decide
This is your pregnancy and your future. Learn about your options by visiting Pregnancy Help Center of South County. We can answer your questions and provide early pregnancy services.
Schedule a no-cost appointment today.