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Paying agencies up front
I don't know how others feel, but I would be VERY wary of an agency that required high fees upfront. What is their guarantee? Do you get your money back if they don't work out? Is there a time frame guarantee? It makes me uncomfortable.
The agency we use requires $1000 up front, for the homestudy, interviews, paperwork, distributing our profile, etc. and the rest of the fee at placement. If we never get a placement, then we're only out the money they needed to do the preliminary stuff. I have heard horror stories of folks who are out thousands of dollars (like $16,000) and then no baby, ever. Too risky, I think. Make sure you check them out well.
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