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08/28/07

Independent Adoptions vs. Agency Adoptions Part 2

Posted by : Coley S. in Crisis Pregnancy Blog at 06:07 am , 378 words, 141 views
Categories: Types of Adoption

In my last post, I discussed independent adoptions. Now, let’s discuss agency adoptions. Once again, we will start off by defining “Agency Adoptions” from the Adoption Glossary.

Agency Adoptions: Adoption placements that are made by state licensed adoption agencies that screen prospective adoptive parents and supervise the placement of children in adoptive homes until the adoption is finalized. Most agency adoptions will also include some form of counseling and/or support services for the adoptive parents and the birth parents that are involved in the placement.

Very simply put, an agency adoption is an adoption that takes place through an adoption agency. Adoption agencies come in all shapes and sizes and could be religiously based, non profit, for profit, etc. Adoption agencies usually have a list of couples hoping to adopt who have all passed home studies through the state requirements as well as met any requirements that the particular agency may have for adopting parents.

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Once an expectant mother has chosen adoption, if she is working with an adoption agency then the adoption agency would assist her in choosing adoptive parents for her baby, mediate meeting with them, and assist her with all of the other things involved in making an adoption plan. Some states require that all adoptions go through a licensed adoption agency.
Some birthmothers have had positive experiences through adoption agencies while others have had negative experiences through adoption agencies. I think whether or not the birthmother has a positive experience through an adoption agency is dependent on if the adoption agency was a good one or not.

Unlike independent adoptions, support is (or should be) readily available to you through an adoption agency. Adoption agencies should provide you with counseling both during the process of making an adoption plan and after you have relinquished.

I think the biggest trick in agency adoptions is finding a good, reputable agency. I’ve written about that before so if you are considering adoption and are looking for an adoption agency, read this post for tips on how to find a good adoption agency.

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Related Posts:
Independent Adoptions vs. Agency Adoptions part 1
Choosing an Adoption Agency
Giant Red Flags

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Comment from: rsm2004 [Member]

Don't forget that every state has a public adoption agency too.
Not all adoptions throught the state are foster/adopt cases or involuntary. Like private adoption agencies they too can facilitate a voluntary placement.

I read both posts and must say on the face of it there is a lot more to it than was to be learned here.
I just advise everyone to do thourough research and always be looking out for these so-called "Red Flags."
As much as I believe we need to accommodate the placing couples/mothers..we as adoptive parents also have the right to "exit" if something does not seem ok. Just because the placing parents have something we sooooo yearn for , we do not have to fall for everything.
This goes for both independent and agency adoptions.Both can be extremely successful and satisfying, some are frustrating and horrible. You are your own best protector...be wise and let your common sense do the work...you can become a big emotional blubber once you have your baby in your arms....

Permalink 09/01/07 @ 11:38

Comment from: Coley S. [Member]

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I read both posts and must say on the face of it there is a lot more to it than was to be learned here.

I agree, these two posts were meant to be a brief overview.

As much as I believe we need to accommodate the placing couples/mothers..we as adoptive parents also have the right to "exit" if something does not seem ok. Just because the placing parents have something we sooooo yearn for , we do not have to fall for everything.

I never said that that adoptive parents should not be able to back out. They should be allowed to back out for whatever reasons whether it is they are getting "red flags" or becoming uncomfortable with the situation, etc. If they felt like they wanted to but did not, then I think there would be more of a possibility that the open adoption would not be a positive experience. This being the crisis pregnancy blog though, the posts are more geared towards expectant mothers considering adoption rather than adoptive parents.

I encourage hopeful adoptive parents to not "fall for everything" just because they desperately want a baby. They should only do what is ethical, legal, and what they are comfortable with.

Permalink 09/01/07 @ 21:55

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