3 Reasons Why You Should Choose a Semi-Open Adoption with Our Adoption Agencies in Arizona
By Kyla Helwig
If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy and need help, you may be wondering how you can provide for your child without taking on the heavy responsibilities of being a mother. Adoption is a fantastic way for birth mothers to provide their child with a loving family. If you choose a semi-open adoption you may receive updates about your child’s life even though you are not involved. Adoption Choice of Arizona is a private adoption agency in Arizona with locations around the state that guides birth mothers through the adoption process and provides them with the necessary resources to complete a successful adoption.
As a birth mother, you will complete an adoption plan if you choose to pursue adoption. As you form your adoption plan, you will have to make some decisions along the way. One of the most significant decisions you will make is the type of adoption you want to pursue. Here are three reasons why you should choose a semi-open adoption in Arizona.
If you need adoption help, call or text us at 1-480-900-5520 or visit us at Adoption Choices of Arizona.
What are the Three Types of Adoption?
At Adoption Choice of Arizona, we want to make sure that each part of the adoption plan is crystal clear for birth mothers. So, before we explain why you should consider choosing a semi-open adoption, we’ll explain each type of adoption. As mentioned before, there are three types of adoption:
- Open Adoption: In an open adoption, the birth mother maintains the highest level of communication with the adoptive family. Birth mothers in an open adoption will often visit their child in person and stay involved in their child’s life.
- Semi-Open Adoption: In a semi-open adoption, the birth mother will still receive updates about their child. Communication in a semi-open adoption often comes in letters, emails, phone calls, etc.
- Closed Adoption: In a closed adoption, birth mothers maintain no communication with their child or the adoptive parents. Their child will grow up not knowing who their birth parents are.
These three types of adoption are unique in different ways. There are a few reasons why choosing a semi-open adoption may be the best choice.
Choosing Semi-Open Adoption in Arizona
Your Child Will form a Healthy Relationship with You
In open adoptions, it’s easy for your child to become too attached to you. This might affect their relationship with their adoptive parents. This isn’t always the case, but being very involved in your child’s life may confuse them. If you want to maintain a healthy, positive relationship with the adoptive parents, choosing a semi-open adoption will help minimize clashes or disagreements in parenting styles. Many birth mothers choose to pursue adoption because they are unable to parent a child at their current stage of life. Open adoptions can sometimes be a big commitment for birth mothers. Sticking with a semi-open adoption allows them to stay involved in their child’s life without becoming a second parent.
You will be able to Choose the Adoptive Parent
In an open and semi-open adoption, you will be able to choose the adoptive parents for your child. Deciding who your child will have as parents is one of the fantastic ways that adoption allows birth mothers to provide for their children. If you have any preferences, such as religion, ethnicity, etc., these preferences can guide you as you make your decision. In addition, you will form a relationship with the adoptive parents, so continuing communication with both your child and their parents won’t be as strained or awkward as it might be if you didn’t know them ahead of time.
You can Move Forward with Your Life without Neglecting Your Child
Semi-open adoptions allow birth mothers to live a life of their own and move forward after their pregnancy while still maintaining a connection to their child. Closed adoptions are usually not ideal for birth mothers because they cannot contribute much to their child’s future, and maintaining a fully closed adoption has become increasingly complex with the development of technology. Thus, choosing a semi-open adoption will allow you to live a life of your own while still maintaining a connection to your child.
How do I get Started on My Adoption Plan?
If you are interested in pursuing adoption, please reach out to Adoption Choice of Arizona. We have locations all over the state, including a location in the city of Phoenix. Our staff is waiting to answer your questions and assist you in making this critical decision.
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!
