However, there are risks and costs involved in independent adoptions that don't come with agency adoptions, as well as more work for the adoptive parents. (familymaritallaw.com)
Whether you are pursuing a private independent adoption or agency adoption, using a book format family portfolio is an effective tool for «marketing» yourself to birth parents. (adoptfamilyconnections.org)
Comparing the costs of independent adoptions as opposed to going through an adoption agency indicate the costs of adopting privately can be unpredictable. (pregnancy-info.net)