Benefits of Florida Semi-Open Adoption

Written by Cynthia Knott

As you explore the three different types of adoption, you find yourself wavering between open and closed adoption options. You want to know how your child is doing after the adoption has been finalized, but you worry that it would be difficult to have too much direct involvement. You look at your adoption caseworker and ask about semi-open adoption. Would this be a beneficial choice? If so, how would it impact you and your baby?

If you find yourself in this situation — don’t worry! With semi-open adoption, you can have the best of both worlds!  Adoption Choices of Florida adoption agencies in Florida are here to make sure that you have all the information and resources you need to make a confident decision.

Know that there is no right or wrong type of adoption to choose. It’s all up to you and your comfort level. If you would prefer a more mediated sense of contact and involvement with your child and the adoptive parents, semi-open adoption is a great option to consider. Here are some of the benefits of semi-open adoption to keep in mind.

Benefits of Semi-Open Adoption Options

As a birth mother, the list of benefits of semi-open adoption are abundant. You can benefit emotionally, which can lead to a healthy future. Your well-being is very important, and choosing a semi-open adoption can provide you with a healthy relationship with yourself, your child and the adoptive family. Other benefits of semi-open adoption can include, but are not limited to:

• Reduced guilt as a result of the updates and limited contact with adoptive family. Updates and letters from the adoptive family can lessen any feelings of guilt associated with the decision to place the child for adoption due to you being aware of your child.

• Improved mourning due to the regular updates on your child’s well-being. Letters from the adoptive family can improve the ability of some birth mothers to cope with grief and feelings of loss.

• Increased privacy that is achieved through the limited interaction with adoptive families, as opposed to continuous communication through open adoption.

• Sense of control from having the ability to select the adoptive parents for your child then your ability to add more contacts if you wish in the future.

• Reduced uncertainties from the interactions and updates provided by the adoptive family. You can choose to receive updates through the adoption agency or an attorney, which can provide comfort by reassurances of the child’s well-being.

As a birth mother, you deserve to feel comfortable and happy with all your adoption decisions. No matter what you choose, you will reap the benefits!

Benefits of Semi-Open Adoption for the Adoptee

It can be comforting to know that not only you, but your child will also benefit from semi-open adoption. Communicating with you will help him or her throughout their lives in ways that you may not even realize. Your child will be in a nurturing environment due to your selfless choice but having you around in any sense will allow them to thrive even more.

• Reduced chance of feeling abandoned. Although your child will appreciate all that you have sacrificed, they might not be able to help that they felt abandoned at some point. You being in contact with them may help convey that you are still there for them. The opportunity for your child to receive letters from you and be informed of the reasons you chose adoption can help prevent your child from feeling abandoned.

• Increased sense of identity and self confidence due to them knowing their background. Your child will know you are still there for them, which can help their self-esteem. This allows them to obtain information about the family history and family tree, making it easier to answer questions about their background.

• Elimination of wanting to search for birth parents. If you are still in contact with your child, they will not have to wonder what you look like, act like, if you do the same things they do etc. This absence of years of questions will benefit your child mentally.

Benefits of Semi-Open Adoption for Adoptive Parents

Your adoptive parents will appreciate being able to know some things about you. They may have questions or feelings that can be resolved by having any amount of contact with you.

• More sense of their defined role as their parent. Many adoptive parents find that reassuring birth mothers is really important. Your adoptive family will feel a sense of empowerment or encouragement knowing that they were ‘hand-picked’ to take care of your child.

• Medically informed – You providing your medical history is a part of the adoption process. However, with a semi-open adoption, your adoptive parents have the opportunity to request additional medical information if needed.

• Overall understanding and confidence due to the adoptive parents ability to address concerns and ask questions about the child’s history. Your adoptive parents will feel confident knowing that you are there to answer any important questions.

Trusting your adoptive family is an important part of the adoption process, and  sometimes being able to check in with them can put you at ease. 

What Benefits of Semi-Open Adoption do You Like Best?

As a birth mother, being able to benefit from semi-open adoption is special. Semi-open adoption is a selfless choice that can allow everyone involved to find a sense of closure but still have access to answers. 

The level of information you exchange with your adoptive family is one of the many things you have full control of during your adoption process. Adoption Choices of Florida will ensure that you benefit from whichever type of adoption you choose. We want you to feel confident and positive about all the decisions you make throughout your adoption journey.

If you are a pregnant woman in Florida considering adoption, and have any questions or concerns about the adoption process, please don’t hesitate to reach out. For more information on adoption, visit us at Adoption Choices of Florida or call us at: (833) 352-3678