You ladies were so amazing in your response to my last post I thought I'd reach out again. Are any families who have adopted or are waiting to adopt in South Carolina? If yes, which agency did you go with and why? I'm thinking I want to give my baby to a family within my state to make the legal process easier and to ease contact with the family. I want whoever I'm lead to to be involved in the pregnancy, maybe attend some visits if they'd like. So it seems going in-state is the best option. Have any of you gone outside of agencies? Or is that much prefered! Thank you all again!
C
19 weeks pregnant, set on adoption
Re: Another question: Any South Carolina Families out there?
Hi, I just read your other post. First, don't feel like you're imposing. This board is intended to be a support for all members of the triad, including expectant and birth parents. You are more than welcome here.
I'm not familiar with SC, but there is no real preference for agency vs other route. It's what works best for a person/situation. If you had a less-than-idea experience with an agency, you may want to look up law firms that specialize in adoption. In your case they may be a better option (or not, you won't know until you talk to them). There may also be some regional or national agencies that facilitate placements in your state as well. Someone suggested a social worker at your hospital, so that may be a good place to start getting info on all your options.
GL and keep us posted.