Whats a “semi-open” adoption plan?
In a semi-open plan you choose a family from written non-identifying material provided by the agency. • An agency or third party mediates the contact between you and the adoptive family before and after the birth. • You will know the adoptive family by their first names only. • Adoptive parents may be present at the birth and may meet you before the birth. • All correspondence is sent through the agency or third party. • Post-placement meetings are arranged and supervised by the mediator. • Adoptive parents often share the child’s pictures and letters with you, but may also include gifts, videotapes, etc. How soon after birth can my baby go to the parents I choose? The timing of your child’s placement depends on three factors: • What you prefer to be the time of placement • Legal aspects of adoption, which may vary from state to state • The cooperation of the birthfather Many women want their baby placed with the adoptive family directly from the hospital, but you may prefer to place y
