adoption agency

Picking an adoption agency is hard, confusing and often anxiety provoking. It doesn’t help when so-called experts—like me—tell you that it is the second most important decision you’ll make when adopting. Talk about pressure! I often get asked if there is a “best agency”. The answer, of course, is “yes”, but not one best agency for everyone. I think the enormity of the decision often blinds us to that fact. So how should you go about picking this all important arbiter of family making?

There's no set format that adoption agencies use to conduct home studies. Many agencies include several steps in their home study process, although the specific details and order will vary. For more information, talk with the agencies you are considering.