Adoption Facilitators versus Adoption Agencies

Using an adoption facilitator can be such a problem and so risky that the U.S. government advises birth parents and adopting families not to use a facilitator.

Adoption facilitators are individuals, or groups of individuals, that match you and your baby with with an adopting family and then they withdraw from the situation and leave you and the adopting family to fend for yourselves. Unlike a licensed child adoption agency that will help you from start to finish, and even be there for you after the placement and adoption, most child adoption facilitators are not licensed. 

Complaints regarding adoption facilitators are so common that the U.S. Government Department of State and many state authorities strongly recommend obtaining the services of a licensed adoption agency and avoiding adoption facilitators. You can see their recommendation on the link Important Notice Regarding Adoption Agents and Facilitators.  You can also visit the link adoption facilitator on the AdoptionServices.org website.

The improper use of a paid adoption facilitator or intermediary could have a negative impact on the finalization of an adoption.  In many states the state adoption law makes the use of paid adoption facilitators illegal.

If you need additional information or assistance please feel free to contact Adoption Services or contact Dr Vince Berger.  Dr. Berger is a licensed psychologist who has been helping birth mothers, birth fathers, and adopting families for 40 years.

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If you are considering placing your child for adoption we are also here to help.  We would be happy to help find a safe and loving home with a family that has been very carefully and thoroughly screened. We can help you regardless of what state you are in.  Our services to you are free, your medical and legal expenses will be provided for and we will make sure that you receive whatever reimbursement for housing, lost wages and living expenses that state laws allow.  You may reach me, Dr Vince Berger, or my staff by calling our toll free number at 1-800-943-0400 or you can contact me by email.  If there is anything we can do to help you and your baby, please contact me.