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This "sales pitch" is very true ... the agency will attempt to provide all of these things. The biggest area needing noting is the disclosure part and you included it in your words "known information". Many times they don't know anything at all other than the time spent in the state's care ... so you have to be willing to accept that limited information. Regarding contacting others that generally is a case-by-case basis - some people are willing, others are not and preparation before and after is always tried ... sometimes successful, sometimes not ... and most post-adoption services are provided but at a fee but are always worth that fee. So - what you were told is true ... you just have to be prepared to accept the level of truth on a child-by-child basis ... which I will also note is sometimes not in the control of the worker or the agency ... it's just a situation to be handled and conquered.

Not being a wet noodle here - just trying to get you to approach this with open eyes and once you get to placement you'll find it was all worth it!!!

P.S. Regarding your next ? - religion only plays a part in some child-by-child cases - have seen a few write-ups noting the parents must be of a certain faith or tribe but it generally does not apply and most children adapt to whatever it is that is practiced in your home.