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Tracy,

I am so sorry to hear this.

We had a very similar experience. OUr agency tried to mediate for us - in our case it was the hogar directors asking for fees we had been repeatedly told in writing we would not have to pay. We paid a large portion of final fees at the exit of PGN. The rest at 2nd DNA minus the extra fees. We were threatened that if we did not pay the fees that we should not come for our pick up trip (though we already had pink). Basically we finally had to pay if we wanted to get our son.

I don't share this to upset you - I just want you to know our experience. I agree with the others who said get out the contract. See what foster care fees were included in the original fees. Get your cancelled check (or what proof you have of first payment) and then get your agency to communicate with the attorney.

I wouldn't pay everything until you know all the work is done - just to keep a little power in your hands.

I'm so sorry. I have been there - and it hurts like nothing else in our long wait did. It feels like you are being extorted and your child taken advantage of. It still hurts today.

Praying,
Erin