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Agency Choices

emcaemca member
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Hi Everyone!

I have been doing tons of research and have gathered as much information as my mind can handle up to this point.  We are now trying to figure out which agency we should choose.

We could go with a bigger agency that does about 160 placements a year or we could go with a smaller, more intimate agency that does about 15-20 placements a year.  I know the director of the smaller agency and my husband and I both feel really comfortable there.  If we go with the smaller agency, we might be able to set up with another agency out of state if we can afford the fees upfront (trying to find one with low upfront fees). 

I am leaning toward the smaller agency, but I am just nervous that we might be limiting ourselves (unless we try to sign up with more than one).  Has anyone signed up with more than one agency at a time?  Are we limiting ourselves if we sign up with the smaller agency?

Sorry if I am rambling. Thank you!!

After 1 IUI, 3 IVF's with CGH/CCS testing, 10 early miscarriages, and lots of tears and frustration, we are moving on to Domestic Infant Adoption!  We are so excited to see what the future holds.

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Re: Agency Choices

  • orangecupcakeorangecupcake member

    We did a small agency for DD and are using them again for #2. Like 10 placements a year small. We loved it. We actually matched fairly quickly and had a successful match. I continued contact with our social worker because we absolutely love her.

    I became a mother because of adoption. She is the absolute love of my life. Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker formerly known as sw_in_kc
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  • Dr.LorettaDr.Loretta member
    IMO the # of placements/year doesn't matter as much as the ratio of matches to waiting families. If they have good ratios and you like them, I say go for it. We only signed with one (large) agency, and did fine. We talked to a smaller agency but I did
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  • emcaemca member
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    After 1 IUI, 3 IVF's with CGH/CCS testing, 10 early miscarriages, and lots of tears and frustration, we are moving on to Domestic Infant Adoption!  We are so excited to see what the future holds.

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