What is a closed adoption?

A closed adoption is a type of adoption in California where the birth mother and family are not disclosed to the adoptive family. In these cases, all communication between the birth mother and adoptive family is done through the agency or court that facilitated the adoption. The birth mother does not have contact with the adoptive family, and the adoptive family will not have any information about the birth mother. This type of adoption is often used to protect the privacy of the birth mother, particularly in cases of teen pregnancy or if there is stigma associated with the child’s birth. It is also preferred by some adoptive families who would rather have a more private adoption process. In a closed adoption, the adoptive parents will usually receive the child’s medical and family history, but no identifying information about the birth mother. Adoptees can often learn more about their birth family once they reach the age of 18.

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