How Good is Your Adoption Agency?
I often am asked if a particular agency is a reputable agency. The number one piece of advice that I offer is to always use a licensed adoption agency if you are considering placing a child for adoption OR if you are seeking to adopt. Why? Over the years, I've seen countless expectant parents suffer heartbreak when they have innocently connected with an adoption facilitator online instead of a licensed adoption agency with a physical address in their area. The facilitator makes big promises and develops a phone relationship. But, there are no on the ground services to the expectant parent,such as referrals for housing or job assistance, or pregnancy support centers, or doctors or clinics in her area. And, no real pregnancy counseling. As a result, the expectant parent is often unprepared to make an informed adoption decision when she gives birth. This same issue of lack of training and on the ground services leads many expectant parents to "change their min...