1. What's the shortest wait you've had? What made it so short?

2. What's the longest wait? Why do you think this couple had such a long wait? What did you do to help them?

3. What is a typical wait?

4. How many couples do you have actively waiting at one time?

5. How many placements did you have last year?

6. How do expectant parents find you? (What is the agency doing to be visible?)

7. What is your counseling approach for expectant parents? (No pushing -- only providing information and supporting.)

8. How often do expectant parents decide not to proceed with an adoption after being matched with adoptive parents?

9. At what stage of the pregnancy do you suggest expectant parents choose adoptive parents? (Many professionals suggest not entering a match until at least 7 months into the pregnancy. Expectant parents go through a lot of ups and downs, and you don't want to be riding that roller coaster for more than 2 months.)

10. Please explain your fee schedule. (A large portion -- up to 1/3 of the total -- should be due only after placement.)

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