The law does not require the birth parent(s) receive information about the adopting parent(s). The amount of information provided will vary depending on the wishes of the birth parents, the wishes of the adopting parents, and the policies of the agency or attorney.

As long as the child is a minor, it is up to the adoptive parents to determine whether contact occurs with the birth parents. Once the child reached the age of 18, he/she may use the Confidential Intermediary Program to initiate contact with birth family.

Yes, even if both parties entered into a formal agreement regarding communication, the law states that the adoptive parents may terminate contact between the birth parent and the adoptive child at anytime if the adoptive parent believes that this contact is not in the child’s best interests.