How many of you ladies from Michigan had failed placements?

I just send you a PM Susan. I pray you didn't go to the place I went to.

We have four adopted children but only one adopted from Michigan. No failed placements but one contested adoption which was finalized in December (thanks to God). You can ask an agency to call you ONLY when permanent custody has been entered. Our son's birthmother worked with the agency for 3 months before she delivered and had already signed her permanent surrender before the agency called us. Best wishes. Josie

I am also from Michigan and have had two failed matches. Our agency has been very caring toward us but we still don't have a child! We asked them not to call us until after the Termination of Parental Rights papers were signed. I can't take anymore of getting my hopes up, visiting the baby and then having to explain to my kids at home that this was not going to be their sibling.

what agency are you working with in MI? I am searching for another.

Sadmomma, I just pm'd you about our agency. I didn't think we were allowed to say.

I got it thanks. I am looking at their website now.

Hey SusanHave you explored any other agencies lately. I received a packet from Bethany Christian of Madison Heights. I am trying not to focus on one agency, but get a feel of a few so I can make a good decision. Currently we are still w/o an agency..it is all scary. I would be ideal if we can find a mother and just use our adoption attorney.

Good morning all. I'm reading with much interest and now a bit of concern the various postings on failed matches and adoptions in Michigan. We're currently talking to an Emom in Michigan who had been working with an agency but was dissatisfied with the service and attention she received. She broke from the agency and found our profile on ParentProfiles then contacted us directly. We retained services of a Quad A adoption attorney months ago and we've enjoyed working with her. We're from NJ. Does anyone have experience finalizing in States other than Michigan? We'rehoping to finalize under NJ laws. Does being a non-resident make the process more cumbersome? How have you handled counseling for the Emom? Thanks in advance. :flowergift: