11. How long was your wait?

12. What kind of grief counseling did the agency offer you? (Expect some support in healing from infertility so you are ready to parent whole-heartedly).

13. How active was your agency? (e.g. was there a stream of expectant parents looking at profiles?)

14. What kind of after-adoption support is available? (Look for an agency that provides post-adoption counseling or parenting classes as part of the supervision process -- very helpful).

15. What kind of relationship do you have now with your child's first family?

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