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Choosing Adoption Professionals

Guides for comparing and verifying adoption agencies, attorneys, facilitators, consultants, licensing, accreditation, fees, and ethical practices.

Choosing Adoption Professionals

What Adoption Agencies Do—and What They Do Not Do

An adoption agency may provide social-work, assessment, matching, placement, supervision, counseling, and post-adoption services. Its legal authority depends on...

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Choosing Adoption Professionals
What Adoption Agencies Do—and What They Do Not Do

An adoption agency may provide social-work, assessment, matching, placement, supervision, counseling...

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Choosing Adoption Professionals
Adoption Agency Red Flags and Common Scams

Red flags include guaranteed placements, unverifiable licenses, unclear fees, unlawful payments, res...

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How to Choose and Verify an Adoption Agency
Choosing Adoption Professionals
How to Choose and Verify an Adoption Agency

Choosing an adoption agency requires more than reading testimonials or comparing wait times. Verify...

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Choosing Adoption Professionals
Public vs. Private Adoption Agencies

Public agencies are government child-welfare departments or their county, tribal, or contracted part...

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Choosing Adoption Professionals
Adoption Agency vs. Adoption Attorney: What Is the Difference?

An adoption agency usually provides social-work and placement services, while an adoption attorney p...

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What Does an Adoption Attorney Do?
Choosing Adoption Professionals
What Does an Adoption Attorney Do?

An adoption attorney advises a client about adoption law, prepares and files legal documents, handle...

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