An unexpected pregnancy means you have a big decision ahead of you. How do you handle it? If you’ve considered the possibility of placing your child for adoption, you may want to look at a semi‑open adoption. This plan offers a blend of privacy while still staying connected to your child and their adoptive family.
Understanding how a semi‑open adoption works can help you make a plan that respects your boundaries and supports your child’s future.
At Life Light Pregnancy Help Center, our peer counselors provide a compassionate and nonjudgmental space where you can explore adoption options. Our team is here to guide you through the process, answer your questions, and provide support every step of the way.
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How Semi‑Open Adoption Works
Semi-open or mediated adoptions account for approximately 40% of adoptions. In a semi‑open adoption, the adoption agency or your adoption coordinator facilitates communication between you and your child’s adoptive family.
A semi-open plan allows you to exchange letters, photos, family history and background information, medical history details, and updates without sharing personal contact information. You can maintain privacy and boundaries that feel comfortable for you.
Meaningful Information, Respecting Privacy
Semi‑open adoption focuses on sharing information that supports your child’s identity and well‑being. You may learn about the adoptive family’s values, lifestyle, and home environment. In return, they may receive non‑identifying details about your medical and cultural background.
This exchange helps ensure your child grows up with access to essential health and heritage information without compromising anyone’s privacy.
Your Role in the Process
Even in a semi‑open plan, you remain actively involved. Many people review profiles of potential adoptive parents and choose the family they feel best matches their hopes for their child’s life. Some choose to meet the adoptive family before the birth in a guided, supportive setting, helping build trust and peace of mind.
Finding Balance
Semi‑open adoption can adapt over time. While communication begins at a mutually comfortable level, it may evolve if both you and the adoptive family agree. This flexibility makes semi‑open adoption a thoughtful option for those who want connection without direct contact.
Although Life Light Pregnancy Help Center is not a licensed child-placing agency, we are here to help you explore what type of adoption feels right for you. Contact us today to schedule your free, confidential consultation and take the next step with care and support.
Life Light Pregnancy Help Center does not provide or refer for abortions.
