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09-12-2008, 12:16 PM
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Going through the state or an agency?
My husband and I are going to be adopting a child from the foster care system here in Oregon. I'd like advice as whether or not we should use the state (Department of Human Services workers) or use a private adoption agency for the adoption. If we go through the state then the adoption is free but if we go through an agency it'll be $3000. I don't care paying if I get better service. Has anyone had experience with one or the other (any state) that you can share with me? I don't want to pick going through the state and then regret the decision if I feel that my case isn't getting the proper attention. On the other hand, who could pass up a free adoption? I'm really torn here. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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06/08 - First appointment with private adoption agency 10/08 - Completed foster parent/pre-adoption classes 02/09 - Switched agencies and submitted adoption application with DHS 05/09 - Home study approved and submitted for several waiting children 06/09 - Opened home to foster care placements 06/09 - Chosen to go to committee for a sibling group of four 08/09 - Not chosen at committee 09/09 - Passed on sibling group of 2 Happy Daycare Provider to 7 children: E age 7, Big C age 6, A age 6, Little C age 3, B age 2, CJ age 1 and Baby E 10 mon Happy foster mom to 1 baby: Frank the Tank, age 8 mon (placed 6/17/09) 
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