What is a closed adoption?

A closed adoption is a type of adoption in which the details of the adoption process are kept confidential. In Florida, this means that the birth parents’ identities are not disclosed to the adoptive parents, and the adoptive parents’ identities are not disclosed to the birth parents. The only information disclosed and exchanged is the required information necessary for the adoption to be completed in accordance with the state’s adoption laws. This type of adoption differs from an open adoption, in which the identity of the birth parents and adoptive parents are shared with each other. In an open adoption, the adopted child may also have access to identifying information about the birth parents, and the birth parents may be able to maintain contact with the adoptive family. In Florida, closed adoptions are the most common form of adoption. Adopted children are given a complete and accurate medical and family history, and the birth parents have the assurance that their identity and personal information can remain private. Additionally, these adoptions may provide some measure of anonymity and emotional distance to the birth parents, who may need time to heal after making the difficult decision to place a child for adoption. Closed adoptions may also provide a sense of stability and security for the adopted child, who may not have access to the information regarding the identity of the birth parents. This provides the adopted child with a sense of security in their own identity and prevents potential emotional confusion or stress from knowing the identity of the birth parents.

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