The Pros and Cons of Closed Adoption in Arizona

Choosing between the different types of adoption can be a tough task for many birth mothers who aren’t yet knowledgeable in the adoption process. Although adoption can be a difficult process for birth mothers in the state of Arizona, Adoption Choices of Arizona wants to do everything in our power to help make it easier for you. One of the ways we can do this is by providing you with all of the resources you need to make an informed decision about what type of adoption you want to have. When choosing a closed adoption, there are a couple of things you should take into consideration. There are many pros and cons of closed adoption in Arizona, and knowing even just a few of them can help you make one of the most important decisions of your adoption process. Closed adoption comes with some benefits, such as emotional closure and privacy, but it also has some disadvantages, like a lack of both control and communication. We want to help you understand the positives and negatives of closed adoption and help you determine if it’s the right choice for you.

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The Pros of Arizona Closed Adoption

When discussing closed adoption, there are definitely some pros you should be aware of. Your individual situation may vary because every birth mother is different. But, in general, closed adoption benefits offer you a great range of protection for both yourself and your child. To name a few of those advantages:

• Emotional Closure. Some birth mothers find it easier to be removed from the equation entirely once the adoption is finalized. When the adoption process becomes an emotional toll that you feel you are not equipped to handle, ending all contact and involvement with your child through a closed adoption may seem like a good option. For your own mental and emotional health, the closure that closed adoption provides can be a very helpful advantage.

• Privacy and Protection. Another great set of benefits that closed adoption provides is the confidentiality placed between you and your child for other purposes. Many birth mothers find themselves wanting privacy and separation from a potential adoptive family, especially if they are dealing with an unplanned pregnancy. Other birth mothers may want to cut off contact with their child in the future to protect them from a toxic lifestyle or harmful environment.
• Avoiding Difficult Relationships. Handling an adoptive family is something that some birth mothers aren’t necessarily interested in for one reason or another. Some find the need for correspondence to be an additional burden on top of a cumbersome adoption process, while others might have difficulty bonding in an adoptive relationship. 

The Cons of Arizona Closed Adoption

Just as there are plenty of pros to discuss when covering the pros and cons of closed adoption in Arizona, there are also some obvious disadvantages. These tend to be negatives if you find yourself in a situation where closure and distance are not priorities. If you are deciding on a closed adoption, you should consider the following cons:

• No Contact with Your Child. While some birth mothers are open to the idea of emotional separation through closed adoption, some might have some hesitation on the matter. If you plan on having a relationship with your child in the future, then closed adoption is definitely not for you.

• Lack of Control. You may have some hesitation to the idea of a closed adoption if you want to have some level of control over your child’s adoption. Things like picking an adoptive family and discussing communication in the future with them are totally absent from the closed adoption process. If this is something you want, consider an alternative option, like semi-open or open adoption.
• Emotional Security and Comfort. This is the primary case where choosing a closed adoption can hinge entirely on your preferences and situation as a birth mother. If you feel that cutting off all access and connection to your child would prove to be a greater emotional burden than maintaining a role in your child’s life as a birth parent, then closed adoption has a huge drawback.

How do You Feel about Arizona Closed Adoption?

While this resource does not act as a complete guide for whether or not you should choose closed adoption, it should provide you with a lot of information on some of the pros and cons of closed adoption in Arizona. For us at Adoption Choices of Arizona, giving you this information is critical to ensuring you have a positive adoption experience, no matter what type of adoption you choose. Armed with this as a helpful resource, you should be prepared to start discussing your adoption options with an adoption caseworker today.

For adoption resources or to begin your adoption journey, birth parents can visit us at Adoption Choices of Arizona or call or text us at 1-480-900-5520. If you are a prospective adoptive family hoping to adopt a baby, please instead, visit us here!

Meet the Author: Josh Drogemuller is a Senior at Grand Valley State University and has interests in writing and digital studies. A relative newcomer to the field of professional writing, Josh has spent the last eight years of his educational career honing his skills on the page. Josh is currently working towards a Bachelor of Science in Writing. 

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