Adoption is a legal process through which non-birth parents assume the rights of a child’s natural parents and take full and permanent responsibility for the child; the birth parents’ obligations to the child are terminated. There are several types of Adoption: domestic, international, open, and closed. In an open Adoption, the birth parents may meet, and in some instances choose the adoptive parents. In closed Adoptions, there is not contact between the child’s natural parents and the new parents of the child. Adoption is a major step, and the process can be quite complex. It is best approached with the help of an experienced professional who can provide insight and guidance throughout this rewarding experience.