Adoption has come a long way since the beginning. Modern adoption services are centered around the needs of the child, ensuring they receive the love, support, and stability they deserve with more open and inclusive practices being embraced by families and communities.

One of the biggest changes in modern adoption is the shift away from closed adoptions. In the past, adoptions were often closed, with birth parents and adoptive families given limited information about each other. However, with the rise of open adoption, birth parents, adoptive parents, and adoptees now can maintain ongoing contact and build relationships if they want to. The use of technology has also made it easier for families to connect with each other, share information, and stay in touch. This has been shown to have a positive impact on everyone involved, and perhaps most importantly, positively impacting child’s sense of identity and self-esteem.

Another important aspect of modern adoption is the increasing diversity of families who are hoping to adopt a child. Single-parent adoptions, same-sex adoptions, and interracial adoptions are becoming more common, breaking down the traditional idea of what a family should look like. This not only helps to create more families, but it also helps to promote acceptance and equality in society. When an expectant parent facing an unplanned pregnancy is considering placing her baby for adoption, she deserves adoption services that give her the control: she can choose the parent or parents that will adopt her baby as she desires.

Adoption Partners of Michigan is an expert in providing modern adoption services! Reach out to us – we’re your local adoption agency servicing all of Michigan. If you are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, we are here to help – no pressure, no judgment; it’s your choice to place baby for adoption.