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Originally Posted By Dawn
I've noticed the term "facilitators" used a lot in the adoption community, but I don't really understand what a facilitator is or does? Why would I use a facilitator over an agency or an attorney? I sincerely want to understand before I make my choice as to which route is best for me. Thanks!
Originally Posted By Mhh
All a facilitator does is find you a birth mother. You do the rest. An agency does everything for you. Before you hired an facilitator make sure it's legal in your state. If they are illegal and you get a baby the adoption won't go thru.
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Originally Posted By April
Would just like to say that in the state of New York, facilitators are illegal.
Originally Posted By Patti32
Some facilitators do much more, all are different. check their contracts, check references and decide.We have been very happy with our facilitator. We found ours on BBBonline.com
Originally Posted By CARRIE
Facilitator usualy work with agencyies allowing agencies to do their job more efficatly, while facilitators work with the families, assisting with paper work, and questions and are more avaiable to families on the none office hours. Most are paid by the agency, not the family to assist.
Originally Posted By Carrie
This is abousolutly not true by Ukrain law you need not even use and agency, Agancies will make a lot of money for something you don't even need. Facilitators work long hours long after the 9 to 5 group has gone home. If this is illegal why does the state licence them???
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Originally Posted By Cindie
The term facilitator can be broad. They can perform many duties. Some work for agencies, some work independently. Yes it is true that some states do not recognize facilitators in a legal sense. Again this is a 2 sided coin. Some are not good, others are your life line. It depends on what you want?. This is a list of good stuff: Some are language experts and will translate your documents. from your international source. Review your progress (they cross your T's and dot your i's. Will physical go to the country, orphange, etc. and actual do a medical assessment, now they term facilitator begins to change. and become Medical Adoption Consultant. Some will plan your travel arrangements, hotel, translator, consult, etc. I hope this helps. Oh, fee have a broad range for services. Check your contract.
California facilitators are NOT licensed by the state, they are licensed as required by the state which is a business license and a bond.