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the agency we are considering is reasonable
The local agency we are probably going to go with charges $10,000 (no birthmother expenses or lawyer fees) and is one of the most reasonable in the area. They encourage clients to also sign with other agencies that use a similar fee structure (half money at match, the rest at placement; no money owed to anyone until a match is made except for home study) and gave adoptive and legal references and phone numbers right on their web site.
I also talked to a faith-based charity today that charges $12,500 INCLUDING birthmother medical and living expenses and all legal fees. Unfortunately, that one isn't accepting new applicants right now (I can only imagine the people lined up for that one)
So there ARE agencies out there that are reasonable ... just took me awhile to find them!
Best,
Sally
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