Types of Adoption

Open Adoption

In an open adoption, the birth parents can choose and meet the adoptive family from our approved waiting families. The adoptive family and the birth family share information openly and can stay in direct contact after placement. The openness is personalized to fit your desire but typically includes regular updates through texts, phone calls, face time, etc. and can include face-to-face visits if you would like.

SEMI-Open Adoption

In a semi-open adoption, birth parents can choose and meet the adoptive family from our approved waiting families but identifying information such as address and phone numbers are not shared. The adoptive family sends regular updates and pictures to the birth family. In this arrangement, the agency serves as the mediator for any contact. The birth family can also send letters and special gifts but is not obligated to do so.

Closed Adoption

It’s called a closed adoption because the birth family decides they do not want contact with the adoptive family or child. In this arrangement, the baby would be placed with an approved waiting adoptive family that Christian Adoption Services chooses for you. However, if at any time the birth family decides they would like to receive updates, they can.