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I think in places that allow an identified surrender, it makes the process go much more quickly and smoothly. As far as I know, in any case of voluntary relinquishment the "appeal" period is waived, and that is the part of the procedure that can be the most drawn out and scary. ALSO- I'm assuming that this builds better bonds between the bio parents and adoptive parents. Whether or not there is going to be any continuing contact, the positive aspect of choice and consent is pretty powerful. It would take some of the anger, hurt and resentment out of it, I think! One caveat - I would never consent to being a part of an identified surrender that would legally obligate me to any kind of contact or open-ness agreement.