What is adoption? Adoption is a legal act of permanently placing a child with parents other than the biological or birth parents. The adoptive parents become legally responsible for the child and the child is entitled to all privileges belonging to a natural child of the adoptive parents.

 

• Open Adoption Plan - Continuous contact with the adoptive parents and the child throughout the child’s life.

• Semi-Open Adoption - No contact with the child, but updates and photos from the adoption agency or adoptive family.

• Closed or Confidential Adoption Plan - No contact with the child or adoptive family.

 

There are so many parents out there who are willing to give your child a loving home. You can be involved in the process of selecting the adoptive family for your child – or you can decide to not be involved at all. It is up to you.

 

There are plenty of resources available to help you through your pregnancy – including financial assistance, pre- and post-natal health care, a safe place to stay and counseling.

 

Adoption is a courageous, selfless act – one both you and your child can live with. You owe it to yourself and your child to look into the possibilities.

 

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