DaddyOwe

Hang in there...I know from reading a post in "Abrazo News" that the Director's mother passed away a few days ago, and the funeral was today at 11. Abrazo's a close-knit family, so I expect some of the staff probably went there. Trust me, these folks are wonderful, and your call won't be overlooked. I'm sorry to read about the difficult situation you're in, and I'll keep you in my prayers.

Jen, I don't know the answer to the homestudy question, but I'm sure the Abrazo staff does (they seem to know everything!). Give them a call and they can get you started on the path to parenthood--or you can get started even sooner by filling out their inquiry form. There's a link to the form on the Adoptive Parent Info page. Good luck, and welcome!

To me the biggest difference about Abrazo is the sense of trust that they've earned. So many agencies out there are basically owned and operated by attorneys and/or businesspeople who view adoption as a lucrative business where they can charge astronomical fees, and hire a minimal support staff to run the "front office." Abrazo isn't like that--we've known Elizabeth (the executive director) for years, and follow the goings-on through their newsletter. There's remarkably little staff turnover, and their emphasis really is on creating families and meaningful relationships across the triad, not chasing the almighty buck.