Now that you have a type of adoption in mind, you can begin to search for an agency if that is the route you choose.

Some tips in looking for an agency:

If you want an open adoption, you need to make sure that the agency handles open adoptions. Some agencies may claim to and in reality it is more of a semi open adoption. If you get a bad vibe from one agency or they don’t seem to offer exactly what you are looking for then try another agency! Begin by looking up adoption agencies in the local yellow... more

There’s a new article in the About.com’s Adoption section all about adoption agencies. The article is geared towards expectant mothers considering adoption and hopeful adoptive couples each looking for adoption agencies to work with. It contains advice from a birthmother and an adoptive mother. It tells you warning signs to look out for letting you know that a particular agency might not be so good and positive signs that point out... more

I’ve touched on this before, but think it’s worth touching on it again. If you are pregnant and making an adoption plan, one of your options is to go through an adoption agency. Finding a reputable and ethical adoption agency can be tricky.

If you are wanting an open adoption, you need to make sure the agency you are choosing handles open adoptions. Some agencies may claim to handle fully open adoptions, but then in reality, they encourage more of a semi open adoption. If you get a bad vibe from an agency or they don’t seem to offer what you are... more

If you have decided to move forward with an adoption plan and think you’d like the services of an agency to help facilitate this adoption, you now have the task of choosing an agency.

Personally speaking, I did a private adoption (more on that another day) but many people use agencies to find a prospective adoptive family. Agencies (or most of the reputable, good ones) also offer post adoptive services that you can take advantage of as well.

I think the first thing we must do is define exactly what an adoption agency is. According to Adoption... more