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Review for AMARA, Seattle, WA, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

My husband and I adopted two of our children with Amara Parenting's help. We choose them over other agencies due to their child-centered approach: they are helping children find families, not parents find children; their focus on domestic foster adoption (although they also have a smaller infant adoption program); and their long-time willingness to work with families that come in every shape and size.
We feel we were very well served by them. The preparation they offered prior to adoption was thorough and we have used what we learned in the many trainings they offer. We attended their monthly support group almost monthly, traveling an hour each way to do so. The social workers were there for us during the child search portion, helping us navigate that very emotionally fraught period. And, once we were placed with our children, they continued to support our family.
It's been over two years since our children were placed with us, and I've directed many families interested in adoption to this agency. They are high-caliber, maintain very high integrity, and are helping many children find permanent homes.

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

I think their website and social workers could do a better job referring and connecting families to resources outside of the agency that might help - books, blogs, therapists, organizations etc.

How would you describe the help you got from this organization?

Life-changing

How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?

Definitely

How do you feel you were treated by this organization?

Very Well

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2012

Role:  Client Served