What is a private adoption facilitator?

A private adoption facilitator is a professional who helps facilitate the adoption process. This type of facilitator is not a lawyer and does not provide legal advice or represent either party of the adoption. Rather, they are meant to help guide the process and ensure that all forms and documents are filed properly. In Delaware, private adoption facilitators must be licensed by the state, and all fees they charge must be approved by the commissioner of the Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families. Private adoption facilitators can provide a wide array of services to both sides of the adoption. This includes helping the adoptive family to identify potential birthmothers, helping to evaluate potential birthmothers, assessing the home of the adoptive family, providing education and guidance for the birthmother, and providing adoption counseling to the birthmother. They can also help the adoptive family to prepare for the adoption court hearing. While private adoption facilitators are usually paid for their services, many offer discounts or reduced fees to adoptive families. It is important for adoptive families to consider the cost of the facilitator in addition to the cost of the adoption. Properly researching and vetting a facilitator is also essential, as they should be knowledgeable in Delaware’s adoption laws and understand the process.

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