Asking Questions of the Agency's References

Just as you will be expected to provide character references to your agency, your agency should also be willing to provide their own references that you can speak with. When choosing your own references you will choose people who like you and will say that you are (will be) a wonderful parent. In the same way, the agency references are most likely people who have had a successful experience with the agency and will say good things about them. It is still a good idea to speak with these references. Remember to be courteous when asking questions, but your references will be expecting most of these questions and understand why you need to ask them. Most people do not agree to be a reference for an agency if they do not wish to answer the types of questions prospective adoptive parents will ask.

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