Talk:International adoption agency

== Selecting an Agency ==

Like any "reference" situation, an agency is only going to give out the names and contact information of people who have been happy with their service. The true measure of a good agency is how they handle things if and when there are problems. Very few adoptions are completely problem-free due to constantly changing laws and regulations, both in the USA and in the foreign countries.

It is good to talk to the references given to you by an agency, but it is also recommended that you seek out other adoptive parents who have used the agency and get their assessments. This can often be done through the internet (yahoo groups, blogs, sites like this one!) and through your own adoption community.

Beware of some adoptive parents who are just out to trash an agency without a valid reason. Some adoptions are unsuccessful due to the actions or inactions of the adoptive parents. Get ALL the facts and use your own judgment to determine if an agency is reputable, ethical and concerned enough about you as an adoptive family to be ''your'' agency.