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Old 07-15-2006, 05:11 AM
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Originally Posted by connersmom
We used an agency and I personally would not be comfortable with the newspaper (I wanted the protection the agency offered), but I understand why people do it--money. With agency fees averaging $30,000 finding your own birthmother is very appealing, especially to those who cannot afford agency fees.

We are going with an agency because we like the fact that they do more things for you. That said, $30,000 is OUTRAGEOUS for an adoption in America today. The two agencies we seriously considered were $15,000 almost all-inclusive and $11,000 not including legal, and the agency we're most likely going with is $13,000 with nearly everything covered. If anyone is paying $30,000 they are being ripped off!
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April '09 -- Starting research into adopting from foster care
MAPP Classes: May 5 - July 7
June '09 -- Quit MAPP classes, adoption plans on hold while deciding if Haiti might be right for us in a few years.
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