Open Adoption & Family Services, Inc.
| Agency | Open Adoption & Family Services, Inc. |
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| Agency Description | Open adoption agency in Oregon and Washington. Their focus is specifically in open domestic infant adoption and in this category they have placed more children in the state of Oregon & Washington than any other agency. |
| Agency Location |
315 West 10th Ave. Eugene 97401 Oregon Local phone: (503) 226-4870 |
| Agency Contact Info |
Email this Adoption Agency Birth Parents Toll Free: 1-800-772-1115 Adoptive Parents Toll Free: 1-800-772-1115 |
| Adoptable Races |
Caucasian Adoptions Biracial Adoptions African American Adoptions Asian Adoption Program Hispanic Adoption Program Other Races |
| Adoption Services |
Domestic Adoption Program Infant Adoptions Homestudy Services |
| Current Rating |
(1 reviews)
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at 2011-07-20 12:02:07 - Lee said:
I would NOT recommend Open Adoption & Family Services of Oregon/Washington to prospective adoptive parents. First, the agency does not put a cap or maximum on the number of prospective adoptive families in the waiting pool. Second, the agency collects approximately half (approx. $11K - $12K) in non-refundable fees prior to the prospective adoptive family entering the waiting pool. Once in the pool, the family waits indefinitely for a match. The agency presents statistics that the average wait in the adoptive family pool is about 12 to 15 months. Those stats sound reasonable. However, their average wait statistics do not account for families who enter the pool, wait years, and ultimately give up or go elsewhere. Mathematically speaking, one can not average what never happens. The agency does NOT provide prospective adoptive parents with statistics on how many families leave the pool. When questioned about why families leave the pool, the agency representatives routinely state ambiguous reasons like personal reasons, medical reasons, or confidential family reasons. I strongly suspect, however, that many leave out of frustration and seek adoption services elsewhere. I suggest selecting an agency that does not charge as large of a percentage upfront. That way, you will have the financial option to go elsewhere. I also suggest selecting an agency that puts some sort of maximum on the number of adoptive families in the waiting pool. |