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I just got a little "freaked out" for a moment earlier.--PasoJen
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And why shouldn't you feel a 'little freaked out'?!?!?!? The fees and expenses that are being charged anymore are climbing at an unbelieveable pace; some agencies seem to be hiding behind the 'tax credit', and even other agencies tell prospective adoptive couples that 'I know those fees seem high, but you'll get most of that back when you file your taxes!'
Most of us find that this is not true. In fact, I once spoke to a caseworker at an agency to say, "But that's
not a reimbursement, it's a tax credit, and only if you qualify."
She actually said to me, "Really???!?! That's not the way it was presented to US!"
Proving once again, that some agencies feel they are justified to raise their rates, because of the tax credit.
Personally, I prefer to deal with agencies and attorneys who charge a flat fee for placement. Oftentimes, this is lower than the adoption would cost if you were to piece it all out. And, I think it somewhat discourages any women who may be using agencies in order to get more money for themselves.
The main thing is----RESEARCH! Realize that generally, the agency who tells you they can find a baby faster, is also the agency who is charging bigger money, but in fact, remember that in most cases, the birthmother is the person choosing the parents! That agency has little control over who chooses whom...unless money speaks loudly to those who listen.
But, I'm not sure I'd want to do an adoption if money was the important factor. Sadly, this is sometimes the case.....
Sincerely,
Linny