Adoption
I'm giving Bethany Christian Services the side eye...
We went to the informational meeting last Feb, but I have a few more questions for them. I really wanted to have a meeting in person to get a better feel for them. I called earlier this week and they said they don't do face-to-face meeings, but we could set up a conference call "if that would make us feel better". Seriously? I thought it was standard to meet with an agency.
I went ahead and scheduled the call. Am I overreacting? I'm take suggestions for questions because I'm blanking now that I'm trying to write them down.
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Re: I'm giving Bethany Christian Services the side eye...
I would go with your gut. You don't want to have any doubts about your agency. If something is causing you to give them the side eye, then don't ignore that feeling. I would still do the call though. I think it is very helpful to talk to many agencies, so that you'll know when you find "the one".
As a side note, I had a similar feeling after calling my local Bethany office. I was very turned off by something the lady said to me. However, there is another nestie on this board who is using that same office and loves them. The important thing is that you find an agency that makes you and DH feel completely comfortable. You'll know it when you do. Good luck!
P.S. did you decide to switch to DA?
We also considered them. But something that the case worker said to me on the phone just "rubbed" me the wrong way. But I know that each agency probably has good and bad case workers. I have several friends that I have used them and are quite happy with them. Bu tlike the PP said, 'go with your gut.' But I also would still take the conference call.
"I have four children. Two are adopted. I forget which two. -Bob Constantine
"All for Love,' a Saviour prayed 'Abba Father have Your way. Though they know not what they do...Let the Cross draw men to You...."
We are using them. We haven't met with them yet but are supposed to soon. They are processing our formal application now and I think as soon as it's approved, then we will meet with our CW. The biggest complaint I have so far, is that our CW seems to be VERY slow! Good Luck to you! I agree with the pp about going with your gut.