[Milenka]

Hi there. After over 4 years of Infertility, my husband and I are hoping to adopt an infant via an Open Domestic Adoption.

My first question is in regards to Agencies. We're located in Mt Pleasant, Michigan and are hoping to work with an agency no more than an hour or so away. I would appreciate it greatly if you all could private message me or email me in regards to your experiences with different Michigan agencies, adoption costs via said agencies, and the like.

Also, I'm concerned about paying for a homestudy and not passing due to financial constraints. I am a homemaker, and my husband will be bringing home about $35k this year. What kind of financial factors go into the decision?

I would like to thank you all in advance for your help. Good luck on your adoptions!

Take care,
Milenka
www.milenka.com

[stbakjj]

well i dont know of any agencys in your area but as far as money goes it shouldnt be any problem. most agencies will work very well with you. homestudies are usually a percentage of your income. when a baby is actually matched with you they might require a large sum it just depends. im sorry i couldnt be of more help but i just wanted to encouage you and let you know that most agencies dont worry as long as you can provide a loving home. good luck!

[SadieAnn]

I'm from KY, so not info on MI agencies. But a tip that helped us. I broadcast to everyone I knew that we were on the adoption path. I asked everyone that if they knew anyone who had adopted in the past couple of years, and was happy with their agency or attorney, to please ask them if they would mind giving me their phone number so I could get more info. It helped us get agency info from "personal referrals" and we are now working with an agency that we feel pretty good about. Good luck!