ADOPTION FACILITATORS

WARNING!  

Certain persons and businesses charge money for the purpose of finding a child for you to adopt.

Don’t do it!

Like most states, Oregon prohibits the payment and receipt of funds for locating an adoptable child. This does not preclude payment to licensed adoption agencies for their services or attorneys for legal services.

Adoption facilitators can be very expensive. They may be unprofessional in their dealings with birthparents. You are taking your chances that they will even find a child after receiving your payment. Any fees you pay must be reported to the court; payment of illegal fees might cause problems in getting the adoption approved. Criminal action against you could also result.

Be sure your adoption source is legitimate. Licensed adoption agencies and attorneys with adoption experience are the best resources.

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