Considering Adoption?

Our advocates can help you better understand the three types of adoption – Closed, Semi-open and Open – and explore whether this option might be good fit for you.

What Is Adoption?

Adoption is the legal transfer by the courts of the rights and responsibilities of parenting from a birth couple to an adoptive couple.

How Do I Begin?

At Blue Ridge Women’s Center, we are able to share information about adoption with you, with no obligation, so that you can look honestly at the benefits and challenges of adoption and make a determination as to whether this option might be a good choice for you.

Are There Different Types of Adoption?

There are three different adoption plans: open, closed, and semi-open. The amount of contact you wish to have with your child before placement, while in the hospital, and after placement determines your adoption plan.

Open Adoption

With open adoption, you and the adoptive family exchange information such as names, addresses, and phone numbers. You have the opportunity to play an active part in your child’s life.

Closed Adoption

To stay completely anonymous in the process, you would choose a closed adoption, also known as a confidential adoption. With this plan, no identifying information is shared.

Semi-Open Adoption

A semi-open adoption plan is where you choose to have limited contact with your child and the adoptive family. You may share updates, photos, or letters through an agency or other third party, allowing you to stay connected in a structured way while keeping comfortable boundaries.

Want To Learn More?

No matter your reason for considering adoption, we can connect you with the right people to answer all your questions and help you come to a decision.

Schedule an appointment to learn everything you need to know about the process.