{"id":71012,"date":"2020-08-24T23:21:55","date_gmt":"2020-08-25T05:21:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/?p=393"},"modified":"2021-12-09T13:36:53","modified_gmt":"2021-12-09T19:36:53","slug":"choosing-an-adoption-agency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/child-adoption\/choosing-an-adoption-agency\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing an Adoption Agency"},"content":{"rendered":"
You wouldn’t consider a major purchase like a new car or house without doing your research and exploring your options. Choosing an adoption agency or lawyer is a major decision that requires the same diligence.\u00a0 Choosing the right adoption professional can increase your chances of having a positive adoption experience.<\/p>\n
Gather as much information as possible<\/strong> about the types of adoption<\/a>, agencies, and state requirements.\u00a0 A good place to start is online. Be discriminating, different adoption professionals will have the expertise that you need. Don’t hurry your research. It’s important you choose the right organization and adoption profession who is the best fit for your circumstances.<\/p>\n Some adoption professionals may ask questions about your age, education, your finances, career, health, lifestyle, and personal history, if you are single or have a family, and if you’re religious. You may not feel comfortable disclosing so much information, but remember it is part of the adoption process. The better you know yourself, and what your values are, the easier it will be to find the right adoption professional.<\/p>\n There is no way to guarantee smooth sailing through the adoption process, but there are some red flags that may signal potential problems. Be wary of agencies that promise a child before a family assessment; agencies that tell clients that the birth parents will relinquish a baby before birth; and agencies that require no home study fee.<\/p>\n If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Call the attorney general’s office and the Better Business Bureau in the state where the agency is licensed to check whether any complaints have been filed against the agency.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n More helpful articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n You wouldn’t consider a major purchase like a new car or house without doing your research and exploring your options. Choosing an adoption agency or lawyer is a major decision that requires the same diligence.\u00a0 Choosing the right adoption professional can increase your chances of having a positive adoption experience. How to Choose Your Adoption […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":7984,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[86],"tags":[],"faq-categories":[8401],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nAdoption Agency Research Tips:<\/h3>\n
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Prepare for your adoption interviews<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Look for Red Flags<\/h3>\n
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