Types of Adoption

Adoption is a wonderful way to grow a family and provide a loving home to a child in need. There are several types of adoption to consider, each with its unique characteristics and considerations.

Domestic Adoption

Domestic adoption involves adopting a child who is a citizen of the same country as the adoptive parents. It typically involves working with adoption agencies or attorneys within the country to navigate the legal and logistical process of adoption.

International Adoption

International adoption is when adoptive parents are looking to adopt a child from a different country. It often involves navigating international laws and regulations, as well as ensuring the child meets immigration and adoption requirements to move to the adoptive parents' country.

Foster Care Adoption

Foster care adoption occurs when a child who is in the foster care system is adopted. It is typically facilitated through the state's child welfare agency after parental rights have been terminated. Adoptive parents may have the opportunity to provide a forever home to a child who has experienced adversity.

Open Adoption

In an open adoption, the birth parents and adoptive parents have contact and share identifying information about each other. This type of adoption allows for ongoing communication and updates between the parties involved.

Closed Adoption

In a closed adoption, there is no contact between the birth parents and adoptive parents. Identifying information is kept confidential, and contact is typically facilitated through an intermediary such as an adoption agency.

When considering adoption, it is important to weigh the various types of adoption and their implications carefully to make an informed decision that aligns with your family's values and capabilities.