There are different types of adoptions to consider when deciding where to place your child in a loving home. Adoption is not what it used to be... most people think that if they place their baby for adoption that they are abandoning them, and will never see that child again. However, nowadays, that is not the case! There are many types of adoption with different levels of birthparent involvement. As the mother, you get to choose how involved you will be in your child’s life.

Agency Adoption:

Public: Usually financially supported and managed by the state, counties, or cities. This may cost the adoptive parent more than the private option, due to extended services.

Independent Adoption:

Private: An attorney deals with mostly infant adoptions, but can also deal with others. The private adoption may also be a facilitator in adoption.

Several Choices of Adoptions:

Open: Allows birthparents and adoptive parents to meet before the baby is born, as well as exchange addresses and phone numbers throughout the adopted child's life. It is also possible for the families to visit one another.

Semi-Open: The birthparents are able to pick the adoptive parents from a profile, and are able to stay updated by pictures, etc, through the connection of the adoption agency.

Closed: The birthparents and adoptive parents do not meet, exchange information, or contact one another.

You get to decide which method of adoption will work best for you. Talk it over with friends and family, get their input, but remember that the ultimate decision is in your hands.