Closed Adoption
Closed adoption is a type of adoption where there is no contact or identifiable information shared between the birth parents and the adoptive parents. In this arrangement, the adoption records are sealed, meaning that neither party can access information about the other. This often occurs to protect the privacy and confidentiality of the birth parents, allowing them to keep their identities hidden. Closed adoptions were more common in the past, but open adoptions, which allow some level of communication or information-sharing, have become increasingly popular in recent years.
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Closed adoption is a type of adoption where the birth parents and the adoptive parents do not have any contact or knowledge of each other. In this arrangement, identifying information, such as names and locations, is kept confidential, and the adopted child may not have access to their birth family's medical history. Closed adoption often aims to provide privacy for all parties involved and can help the adoptive family bond with the child without external interference. However, it may limit the child's ability to learn about their origins in the future.