How much will my child know about me?

That depends on what type of adoption plan you choose; open, semi-open, or confidential.  Your agency will encourage you to provide your complete medical and social history for your child, no matter what type of adoption plan you make, and in some states, that is required.  You may choose to share your identity and where you live with the adoptive family.  If you’ve made an open adoption plan, you may have ongoing, direct contact with your child and the adoptive family.  The information your child will know about the birthfather depends on his relationship with you and your counselor.  Most birthfathers give their complete medical and social history, recognizing how important it is to the child.  In some cases, the only information available about the birthfather is what the birthmother provides.