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February 2024 by El Ghazi
Let me start by saying that we will be always grateful to AWL for making our dream of becoming parents come true.But there are some disappointing things that we feel compelled to share for the future adoptive parents and birth mothers if they choose to work with this agency.One of the most disheartening aspects of our experience was the agency's failure to check on the child after placement until the adoption was finalized. They did visit once and there were a few emails sent from them initially but after a while nothing. A fundamental responsibility of any adoption agency is to ensure the welfare and happiness of the child, as we were told. At a human level, we thought our social worker/s would care enough to send at least an email to check on our child , but nothing. It's been two years now. They got the money, the legal processes were done and that was it.Equally distressing was the lack of mental health support provided to the birth mother, as we were told. Adoption is an emotionally taxing process for all parties involved, and it is crucial for the birth mother to have access to proper mental health resources. Shockingly, we learned that the AWL didn't give meaningful support, leaving the birth mother to navigate her emotions alone during this challenging time. Based on what we were told by the BM, the process of the option they provided her was long and with lots of limitations. We were told, she didn't receive any real moral support from them. They did help her with her rent, as we were told, but that was it.Perhaps the most troubling aspect of our experience that we learned recently was the agency's subtle yet persistent pressure on the birth mother to select white Christian families over others, as we were told. We are neither white nor religious, I must add. This raised serious concerns for us about the agency's commitment to diversity and inclusivity. Every child deserves a loving home, regardless of the racial or religious background of the adopting family.I hope our review encourages the agency to make some cultural changes.NOTE: I wrote this review using another gmail account but it disappeared. I hope this one stays up.
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October 2023 by Chris Folland
I'd hate to put it like this truly I do but absolutely horrible. You all are doing loving work? I'm not to sure how giving advice to a couple who literally have made fun of,triggered, and basically made an individual with Nuerodiverse disabilities ASD,ADHD along with extreme panic and anxiety PTSD( childhood trauma among many other horrible experiences throughout life) shame on you all breaking my family apart for giving behavior like this an ok disgusting absolutely disgusting again shame on you that advice left me abandoned in the middle of nowhere this is allowed due to you all by the time you all read this I will have had unlifed myself There's no love no life fake people fake motives and compassion has no meaning in the world ( yes I absolutely have had a history of attempting of unlifing myself whomever runs this show here's the names of the animals you gave permission to do this to me Callie Perez Folland Yiota Antelis Tony Antinalis ihave personally reached out to the ADA to report your agency and these three people yes Amy You ARE THE DEARH OF AN INDIVIDUAL
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October 2023 by Rachel Stadfeld
I adopted my son through this team almost a year ago. As a single woman I can’t speak more highly of my experience working and feeling encouraged and supported by this team.
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September 2023 by Diana Showalter
Very gross and predatory behavior! Doesn't listen to concerns from birth mothers just looking for information and proceeds to bombard them even though they were told they weren't sure they were even doing adoption. As a birth mother myself it's appalling to see and the reason so many adult adoptees and birth parents are demanding adoption reform. Please do better and remember that you're supposed to just help be a guide not force yourself onto birth parents. It's giving we just want your baby.Reapose:: correct it was not for me. It was for my best friend. Don't worry I connected her with an agency that isn't so predatory. Please do better. Asking someone to do paperwork when they haven't even talked to you since the initial call is yucky.
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August 2023 by love my kids
I don't recommend Adoptions With Love. Because Nicole who works there promised me that if I sleep with her that my wife and I would be accepted to adopt a child as we are a loving family and that we have other children.It's been two years and I just found out that there is know record of us on there system my wife is really upset.
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July 2023 by Carli Brenner
I spent over 2 years at Adoptions With Love, working for Amy and Nancy and alongside the rest of the team - Kate, Jess and Brittany. Not only did I enjoy working here, but the team taught me a lot and I watched as they worked hard on behalf of clients from all walks of life. Amy and Nancy built a very strong knowledgeable staff. I could not recommend this agency more. Whether you are pregnant and considering adoption or looking to grow your family, AWL will take great care of you!
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July 2023 by Patty Davis
We adopted our son almost 15 years ago from Adoptions With Love. We were referred to them by a friend who had already adopted twice with Adoptions With Love. It was the best decision we ever made. Adoptions With Love is professional and supportive of both the birthmother and the adopting parents. We tell our son all the time that the day he was born (I was lucky enough to be in the delivery room!) was the best day of our lives. Patty
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February 2023 by JULIE CAMPBELL
We had a wonderful experience with AWL when we were trying to build our family starting back in 2009. They were helpful, patient, and upfront with the realities of adoption. Our 12 year old daughter grew in our hearts for a very long time, so it was only fitting that she was born on Valentine's Day! We brought her home when she was only 4 days old and felt very fortunate to work with AWL throughout the process!
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December 2022 by Dawn Maness
It was the hardest decision I've made in my life, to give up my baby. I knew that it was the best thing for him. The people at Adoptions with Love were so caring and loving. They made this hard time so much easier. The most amazing couple adopted my son. They are so great. They send pictures and letters and when my daughter passed away. They sent the most loving card. I would recommend AWL to anyone going through this hard decision. Even after 12 yrs have gone by they still care how I am doing .
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August 2022 by Samuel S
Both me and my girlfriend were not completely ready for a child and having to give up our baby was definitely heartbreaking. But everyone we have spoken to that works here has been extremely helpful and kind. They have been checking up on my girlfriend most days to make sure she's doing ok. We met the most amazing people that adopted our baby. Again this company is one that made this process a little bit easier.
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February 2022 by Kyra Rose
Worst experience ever. I was told I would atleast get help with searching for a doctor and they were no help. I was told I would get setting up an adoption plan as soon as I sent in the paperwork. The. When they reviewed my paperwork they began stating there's nothing they can do. They asked if i needed a doctor, I tried to book an appointment but could not afford it so i called them to see if could get the help they offered me. They basically told me to figure it out.The least they could do is be upfront BEFORE I sent them my personal information. I don't know if race or social status has anything to do with it, but I have a feeling it does. Carli is dismissive and Condescending. PLEASE GO TO A COMPAMY THAT CARES ABOUT YOU REGARDLESS OF THE CIRCUMSTANCE
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August 2021 by Kylie O'Donoghue
AWL has been such a wonderful place to work! The staff and leadership are supportive, kind, and genuinely care about each other and the work they do. Amy and Nancy have been incredible mentors and have helped me to grow immensely over my time as the Expectant/Birth Parent Coordinator. This agency is trustworthy and the best in the field! I will miss everyone at AWL, and cherish my time as an employee there!
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June 2021 by Carolyn Jasinski
My journey to solo motherhood required some extra help and I am delighted to have finalized my adoption of my 4.5 month old son, Adoptions with Love facilitated the perfect match and reminded me always that my family would grow, it was never a question of if, just a matter of when and the team keep me hopeful along the way. Ever grateful ??????
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June 2021 by Kimberly Fischer
I am so grateful to have found and worked with Adoptions with Love while on my journey to motherhood! I now have an adorable 9 month old son and couldn't imagine my life without him! From the beginning Nancy from AWL was there to answer any questions I had and help me navigate the process. That was no easy feat given all the curveballs COVID-19 threw our way, but Nancy always was up front with what she knew and would tell me if something might be different than previously planned/expected due to the pandemic! She is knowledgeable, understanding, professional, and kind. In fact, everyone I interacted with at AWL was honest and straightforward, and you could tell they cared deeply about both my adoption journey as well as that of the birth parents'. Adoptions with Love is a great agency to work with and I would whole heartedly recommend them!
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April 2021 by Gregory Bartolini
In my mind, Adoption with Love is the only agency to work with. They are the best and give you peace of mind for a process that is very stressful. They may cost a little bit more than other agencies, but speaking from experience, it is well worth the extra money. Our adoption did not go smoothly (nothing to do with AWL), but the support that AWL gave was incredible. Almost 1.5 years later they are still giving us support. I have, and will continue, to recommend them to friends and family that are looking to adopt.
