Can we do an update on everyone?

[rmrlmw]

Hi Barbie,

We live in PA, too. Can I ask what agency you used - or did you go through a lawyer?

We are currently working with Adoptions from the Heart and Catholic Social Services.

Take care,
Lisa

[BarbieSmith]

Hi Lisa, we did a private adoption through attorney Erin Miller at www.StockAndLeader.com - we enjoyed the whole process. And it was only a few thousand dollars, much cheaper than with an agency.

We had started our journey with Bethany Christian Services in Lancaster, but the process was too long, and there were too many couples waiting.

So we built the website and the birth mommy found us within 2 weeks! Our precious Ava is now 11 months old, and her adoption was finalized a month ago.

Hope this helps,
Barbie

[rmrlmw]

Hi Barbie,

Thank you so much for sharing the information!

I am so happy for you that things worked out so smoothly!

Take care,
Lisa

[BillK]

We are also in PA and went through A Labor of Love Adoptions for the facilitation (based in California) - Bethany Christian Services (in California for that end of things) - The Adoption Connection (for the PA end of things - home study etc) and Attorney Nita Fandray-Modaro (in Pittsburgh) for all the lawyer related things. We were very happy with all the links in a rather long chain. ;)

[rmrlmw]

Thank you for all of the good information! It is good to know of these other resources. While we are "waiting" on the list we can pursue some of the other avenues perhaps. It is so nice to see you all happy in the end!