Which agency to use?

Mitzimoomoo · September 2012

Hi All,
With so many agencies available I am feeling overwhelmed. We've met with one so far and just didn't "click". Who have you used and would you recommend them to others?
Thanks!!!!!!

twinkjk · September 2012

Where are you located? We're in FL and are using Heart of Adoptions. They have several locations throughout the state. We love them!

Mitzimoomoo · September 2012

We are in MN but would work with an organization outside our state if it seemed right for us. Thanks for the tip!

ellekae · September 2012

Our agency, Bethany Christian Services has two offices in Minnesota. One in Plymouth and one in Willmar.

Mitzimoomoo · September 2012

Ellekae, what can you tell me about your experience with Bethany? I contacted them this morning and first impressions were good. We're thinking of attending their info session.

ellekae · September 2012

I love them so far. In fact, they are the only agency we contacted. The SW we are working with is great, very helpful and attentive. It usually only takes 2 or 3 days to hear back from her if I ask a question. Their whole application process is online, and the system is organized and easy to use. I had a few tech glitches at the beginning, but they were fixed within 48 hours with no data loss.

I didn't love the info meeting. The director was certainly passionate about the cause and very knowledgeable, but she wasn't a great speaker. The info packet they gave out was the same one they sent in the mail to me, so that wasn't super helpful. I wrote a blog post about it back in March if you want to check it out: https://adoptingbabyk.wordpress.com/2012/03/29/postmeetingupdate/

Sorry not clicky. I am on my phone.

Feel free to PM me if you have any other questions!

Mitzimoomoo · September 2012

Thanks, I am having really good feelings about Bethany. We are meeting with them and at least one more agency and then we will get started! So excited to finally be moving towards a family! Also, thanks for the link to your blog. It is very helpful to read about others experiencing the same thing.

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