10 Questions to Ask a Potential Adoption Agency
- How long have you been a licensed agency?
- How many adoptions have your completed this year?
- How many adoptions did you complete last year?
- Do you offer pre- or post-adoption education or support?
- Which of your programs are working right now?
- Do you have a complete cost breakdown for each program?
- What is the payment schedule?
- What is the most important thing to know about your agency?
- Can I review your contract?
- Can you provide the names and contact information of four families who have used your services within the past six months?
Additional questions for domestic agencies:
- Do you offer birthmother counseling?
- What do you do if the birthmother refuses counseling?
- What are your policies on "open" and "closed" adoptions?
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Explore the fears and questions of "Am I ready to become a parent?" with a licensed therapist/adoption social worker/adoptive parent. |
Navigate home study with an experienced, knowledgeable and caring social worker. |
Smooth the transition with individual and family counseling, as needed, regarding parenting and child development. |
Paul H. Kelner, LCSW-C, LICSW | 8830 Cameron Court, Suite 101, Silver Spring, MD 20910
P: (301) 388-0178 | F: (301) 388-0176 | paulkelner@theadoptionadviser.com
