Why Should I Work With an Adoption Agency?

If you’re thinking about adoption for your baby, there are a few different routes you can take: working with an adoption agency, contacting an adoption lawyer, or trying to find adoptive parents on your own.

No matter who you decide to work with on your adoption plan, you have the right to be in control and choose the family you want to parent your child. However, working with an adoption agency has several advantages that can make the process easier and less overwhelming.

• You’ll be able to receive financial assistance for housing, food, clothing and other pregnancy-related expenses. In Texas, only licensed adoption agencies can provide any type of financial assistance to expectant parents.
• You’ll have a wide range of families to choose from, and feel safe in knowing that the adoptive families have been approved after a comprehensive home study which includes individual and joint interviews, a home inspection, background checks, references, a review of financials, and physicals.
• Adoption Advocates requires our adoptive families to participate in adoption training, so they are prepared for the process, understand what expectant parents experience in the process and learn what adoptees need while growing up.
• You’ll build a relationship with an adoption specialist, who can draw on their years of experience to provide emotional support as well as legal guidance.
• You’ll have access to free counseling throughout the process to help you understand and process your feelings about your pregnancy and adoption. This can help you be more confident in your decision, whether or not you choose adoption.
• You’ll have an advocate with you every step of the way to make sure your plan is being executed the way you want it.
• You’ll be able to feel secure knowing you are working with a trust-worthy entity. Adoption agencies in Texas are licensed by the state. Not only are we required to adhere to strict guidelines, information about our operations or complaints are public record. (You can check up on any child placing agency you are considering working with here.)

There are a lot of adoption agencies in Texas to choose from, and many of them have offices in Austin. Learn how to choose the best adoption agency for you, including what questions to ask..