The odds of finding someone on this website to answer this question will be slim. When I was adopting, I did a LOT of research on agencies. Here are my suggestions:
Check with the Attorney General's office in your state and in the state that the agency is located in to see how many and the nature of complaints that have been lodged against the agency. Most agencies will have at least one complaint as adoptions can be complicated and people get disappointed. Is the agency considered in "good standing" with the AG's office?
Ask for references from the agency. Okay, obviously they aren't going to give you the name of someone who was unhappy, but this will give you the opportunity to speak with someone who used their services. Find out what they liked about the agency. Ask if they were adopting again, would they use the same agency or not and ask why. This can be a very telling response.
Since you are interested in adopting from the Ukraine, find others who have adopted from the Ukraine to see who they used and why. I suggest joining tehse Yahoo groups and pose this same question.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Ukraine_Ad鈥?/a>
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Adoption_f鈥?/a>
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukrainepos鈥?/a>
Because these groups are comprised of those who have already adopted from the Ukraine or those who are currently in process or thinking about it. I made a lot of great friends via yahoo adoption groups. I adopted from China.
Good luck and I hope this helps!
You obviously have had no contact with CAS, as we contact every person that contacts us. Julian, you didn't contact us, so we aren't sure what you are talking about. We are registered with the state, and are licensed. And of course will supply references. We hope to hear from you soon!!!
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Does anyone have experience with Cornerstone Adoptions in Tallahassee FL? - overseas adoptions?'Honey" having adopted 3 Ukrainian children and traveled to Ukraine over 30 times, we are well abreast of the adoption process in Ukraine. We highly recommend that all clients, 'do their research' before choosing an agency to work with. We welcome e-mails, or call us, we answer all calls.
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I don't know that particular company (I moved back to Pensacola a few years ago), but I would check with the BBB to see if there have been any complaints...also with Consumer Complaints in the Attorney General's office. It might also be worthwhile to contact Nancy Palmer in Orlando...she is a very well-respected attorney in Orlando and she is also the adoptive mother of 3 Russian children. She would probably speak with you informally and she is has a wealth of information on this subject. Hope that helps.
I would start with the United States State Dept.
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