Questions to Ask Adoption Agencies and Attorneys

• How many placements did the agency or attorney facilitate in each of the last five years?
  
  
• How many of these were open, semi-open, and closed adoptions?
  
  
• How many families are currently waiting for placement with this agency or attorney?
  
  
• How many new families will be receiving a homestudy this year?
  
  
• What is the fee for the program? How is this paid? Are fees a guarantee of placement? If no fees are charged, what contribution level is expected and for what period of time?
  
  
• How are medical bills paid? If paid directly by the family, is assistance available in the case of a C-section delivery?
  
  
• Do the birthparents that work with the agency or attorney receive counseling?
  
  
• How long has the agency or attorney been doing adoption? Will they be available in years to come if assistance in any way is needed?
  
  
• What kind of educational opportunity does the agency or attorney offer before and after placement?