What are open, semi-open, and closed adoptions?
Sometimes these terms are used loosely. It is important to know your agencies definitions and policies. Adoption Access, Inc. does not do completely closed adoptions unless the birthparents are requesting this. We find that birthparents normally need some information about the child to heal from the grief and loss they are experiencing. Adoption Access requires that families be willing to send pictures and letters through the agency for a minimum of two years, if requested by birthparents. First names are used and identifying information is not shared.
