What is Closed Adoption in New York? Is it Okay if I Choose It?
One of the best parts of humanity is how unique every single person is, and what works for some people might not work for others. Adoption is no different. Every pregnant woman’s adoption journey is unique and reflects what is best for them. For some women, this means having a closed adoption.
There is no right way to place your child with an adoptive family. Making this decision is hard enough on its own without beating yourself up about how you do it. At Adoption Choices of New York, we believe in supporting pregnant women to make choices that both empower them and make their life easier. So, if you are choosing adoption and want to learn more about closed adoption specifically, we have some helpful information below.
What is Closed Adoption in New York?
Closed adoption is when a pregnant woman decides she wants to place her baby for adoption and doesn’t provide any identifying information for the baby or their adoptive family. This is the least involved type of adoption out of those available. If you choose closed adoption, you won’t have to be involved in decisions, like which family your child will be placed with, if you don’t want to be.
While this is the least common form of adoption in the United States, there are some women who still decide this route is the best for them. You may worry that making this decision may be inherently harmful to your child, but that isn’t the case. While we do recommend that women consider open or semi-open adoption, we understand that sometimes closed adoption is what’s best.
Reasons a Pregnant Woman might Choose Closed Adoption
- Privacy
This type of adoption allows you to have the most privacy. Your phone number, address, name, or any other identifying info will not be provided to your adoptive family. The only information that we share with families is your medical history to ensure that your child is happy and healthy in the future.
If you feel like you are unable to share identifying information for any reason and want as little involvement as possible, a closed adoption may be the best choice for you.
- Closure
You may want to limit your involvement in the adoption process as much as possible and have complete closure after it is finalized. You may feel like you are unable to be involved with your child afterwards for your own, personal reasons. This is perfectly valid and understandable.
Adoption may be something that is painful to you, or you may just want to move past it for other reasons. If this is the case, you may want to consider closed adoption.
- Safety For You and Your Child
You may also be considering closed adoption because of safety reasons. Not everyone has a supportive and safe environment, and throwing adoption into the mix can make things even more volatile. No matter the reasons behind it, your safety and the safety of your child should take top priority. If choosing a closed adoption is the best way to make that happen, you should definitely consider it.
Does Choosing a Closed Adoption Make Me a Bad Person?
Absolutely not! In no way does choosing a closed adoption make you a bad person. You know your own personal circumstances the best, so you are in the best position to make that decision for yourself.
We are here to support you no matter what your adoption journey looks like. We hope we helped to answer the question, “What is Closed Adoption in New York?” and feel free to reach out with any more questions you may have.
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