Modern adoption gives pregnant mothers more options

Today’s modern adoption empowers pregnant women and the baby’s father to choose an abundant life for their child. Unlike adoptions of the past, today’s adopted children have a chance to grow up knowing their birth story and understanding why their parents placed them for adoption as a selfless act of love. Understanding the difference between open vs closed adoption can bring great peace of mind when creating an adoption plan for a child. Our counselors are here to help you learn all about open adoption in Florida.

What is modern adoption?

In decades past, adoptions were closed, or anonymous. This meant that most adopted children never knew who their biological parents were, never had contact with them, and never learned why they were placed with another family as babies. This often felt confusing to the child, leading to feelings of abandonment that lasted into adulthood.

Today’s adoption is very different. With modern adoption, you are choosing to let others be loving parents for your child. You are playing an active role in planning a beautiful future for your baby, and leaving the door open to being part of that future, if you wish. It is a selfless gift that you give to your child, and it comes from a place of love.

What is open adoption?

Open adoption is not a goodbye, but instead, a new beginning. With this form of adoption, the baby’s parents are empowered to make important decisions about what the baby’s future will be like, starting with choosing the adoptive parents themselves.

Parents will also be able to make a detailed adoption plan that outlines their preferences for what their relationship with their child will look like going forward. Choosing open vs closed adoption is still possible today, and some parents do choose to have minimal or no contact. But with open adoption, parents can decide how much contact they want to have with their child and their adoptive family.

Some parents want occasional updates, such as letters, video or pictures, so they can keep distance but also know that their child is thriving. Others wish to have the chance to send gifts on birthdays and holidays, exchange texts or phone calls, or even visit with their child in person. All of these are possible with modern adoption.

Studies have shown that open adoption leads to happy, well-adjusted children, who grow up understanding their history and feeling surrounded by love and support. For the parents who place their child for adoption, knowing that they can stay in contact provides immense peace of mind and reconfirms throughout the years that they made the right choice for themselves and their baby.

Our counselors work to ensure your preferences are respected

Modern adoption allows for great flexibility in creating an adoption plan that you feel comfortable with. Our experienced counselors can guide you through your many options, and can help you select adoptive parents who meet your requirements and respect your preferences. Always at the heart of the process is a focus on your child, and what is best for them.

We are here to help, so reach out to us any time, day or night, to speak to a Legacy counselor and learn more about open adoption in Florida.