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Originally posted by jenmart
Thank you! I just was on the AASK sight today! We live in Anthem, Arizona...I saw all of their schedules regarding orientation and the process. I dont understand the difference of adopting a child through an agency or through the state..The fees say legally free, but for an agency they are much higher..Is there a way to adopt without an agency? Thanks, Jen
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Hi Jen!
I am currently going through AASK, in week 3 of the PRIDE training. Despite our rocky start with AASK, I am very happy with the process up to now. Regarding fees: a major part of the out-of-pocket fees are reimbursed upon finalization of an adoption. Of course with anything in life, nothing is for free
We thought the same thing- adopting a DES child would be a totally free process. We have since changed our way of thinking. I think this is the important thing to remember: whether it's giving birth to a child, or via adoption- children are not free! And when I compare the fees of AASK, or other agencies dealing with DES children, it is a nominal fee compared to adopting privately or internationally.
Please feel free to PM or email me if you want to chat more!