Options: Adoption

Choosing adoption can be a gift – for you and a family who is searching for a child to love

Adoption is a selfless option and not the "easy way out" – but you don’t have to walk it alone.

Agapé is here to support you each step of the way. We will talk you through your options and connect you with the appropriate agency that best suits your needs and preferences! They will educate you on your rights as the birth parent, and help you create an adoption plan – all on your terms.

Here are the three types of adoption available to you.

Open Adoption

The birth mother and adoptive family have some personal interaction based on a written agreement. The parties can contact each other directly without the mediation of the adoption agency. You can have contact with your child as she grows, however you work it out with the family adopting your baby.

Semi-open Adoption

The birth mother and adoptive family can maintain contact with each other after the adoption is finalized. They send pictures and letters to each other on a set schedule. Communication is managed by the adoption agency.

Closed Adoption

The adoptive family receives only the medical and social history of each birthparent and their family. The birth mother can select the adoptive family based on non-identifying profiles, but is not expected to communicate with them.

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