Everyone involved in the adoption process is vulnerable. The birth parents, the adoptive family, the adoption agency, and certainly the child are all taking on a certain amount of risk before, during and even after an adoption.

"When you take all of that vulnerability, and throw in a whole lot of emotions and big chunks of money, it is easy to understand how easily the situations can be taken advantage of. As much as we like to think that everyone working in adoption is in it because they want to help needy children, the reality is that adoption is a 'job' for many. There are many with good intentions and there are some lacking in the good intentions department."

Some birth parents and adoptive families feel they're at the mercy of adoption agencies, but there are things that can be done to limit the risk and vulnerability. Do plenty of research about adoption agencies and learn what "red flags" to look for. Ask a lot of questions. Don't feel embarrassed or pressured. You're making decisions that will affect several lives, and you have every right to understand the process and have your concerns or doubts addressed. Read more at AdoptionBlogs.com.

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