Any experience with abrazo adoptions?

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Any experience with abrazo adoptions?

Answer 1

They support and have donated to the Adoptee Rights Demonstration. I've heard from a couple of people that they are one of the most ethical agencies across the country. I have spoken with Elizabeth( the head) a couple times personally and have posted on their forum as well. She seems to generally care about the well being of the children who go through her agency and she absolutely supports open records for adult adoptees. They only do open adoptions there, its not an option to adopt through their agency w/out an open adoption and they help many mothers keep their children as well.

If i had to advocate for an agency, which I still have a hard time doing for personal reasons, I'd advocate for this one.

Answer 2

We researched adoption agencies for three years before finally signing on with Abrazo.  Initially, we found Abrazo to be far less expensive than other agencies, and they had a much higher placement rate.

We weren't sure about "open" adoptions at first, but after attending their orientation, we felt much more comfortable.  Their orientation was exceptional.  We learned so much about ourselves and adoption.  It was invaluable to us on our adoption journey.

As an added bonus, we met other couples with similar infertility stories.  We all became good friends, and continue to encourage and support each other over two years later.  All the couples in our orientation group placed quickly (within 12 months).  

Our experience with Abrazo was wonderful.  While I am sure there are people with negative stories, everyone I know that used them have been delighted with their resulting families.

I highly recommend them.

Answer 3

As an adoptee who is working with them, I highly recommend them.  They support adoptee access to their records.  They do practice what they preach.

I can't sing their praises enough.  They are a really good group of people.  I don't work with too many agencies.  They are one that I am glad to be associated with.

I have spoken with one of their natural mothers long before I got to know them.  She said that they were great.  There are not too many mothers that have a good experience with an adoption agency.