Horrible practice. The host families are great, but the staff is a nightmare! They will lie…read morecountless times to your face. For the past year, I've been desperate for respite. Having an autistic toddler is like having a conjoined twin. I've called Olive Crest twice a week for over a year in desperation for help, and they promise to help only to ghost you! Months back, my health took a turn, and I literally begged Nicole months for help. The last three month my health has been at its worst. The hospital has tried to admit me countless times, but Nicole plays games only to ghost you. She only does her job when a third party contacts her about the concerns. Olive Crest has amazing host families, but the staffing and favoritism are killing the organization.

A place where you can go to complete just 3 simple parenting classes and receive a certificate!read more

They deleted my last post…read more How is it that they have 5 stars, yet over half of their reviews are all on the same date? It appears like a scam.

I am very pleased with the service!! Everyone at Koinonia is amazing .. Natalie is friendly ,…read morehelpful and patient. Thank you for making this process manageable.

We DO NOT recommend Nightlight Christian Adoptions! They are a nightmare to work with as adoptive…read moreparents for two kids from Albania. Save your time, money and heartbreak by going with another Agency. We also DO NOT recommend there Renew Hope program. A case worker has lied to us repeatedly and when I brought it up to the director, she defended her employee. Nightlight is not a trustworthy adoption agency.

I am extremely disappointed in this org. They've lacked the ability to keep track of a child's file…read morestatus three times in a row now while we've been in the inquiry phase. The first one had been adopted weeks prior and they had no idea, the second one they couldn't find the file and same with the third. Their solution: "what other children would you like to look at?" If you can't keep track of a human being that you are in a position of power to advocate for them you shouldn't be doing it period. This org should be ashamed at their complete disregard for human life! How disgusting!

The most honest hard working attorney I've ever dealt with. My family owes him dearly! Highly…read morerecommended

Ted was our adoption attorney and walked us through an incredibly beautiful and difficult journey…read more He knows the law and is a man of great faith, a perfect combination for any attorney working to build a family through adoption. I would recommend him to anyone contemplating adoption in Orange County.

This was the worst experience of my life. After a year of paperwork and a lot of money, they sent…read moreme to Russia to "meet my baby". The whole thing was a mess once I got there. No one was there to pick us up from the airport (imagine landing at 1 am in a foreign country where you don't speak the language!), and it was one big fiasco after another. After a few days there, I found that they did not even have a baby chosen for me so I spent a few days dealing with the government to try to find one. Then, after going to the orphanage and being interviewed for 4 hours, I was told that I couldn't meet her because she "had not been in the Russian system for the required 6 months". Still, I signed the paperwork to come back in a few weeks. During that time, the Mother reclaimed the baby. To make matters worse, the owner of Life Adoption then fired me for complaining about it all and I never got my money back. I took her to small claims court to try to recoup some of my money but they said her contracts said that she did not have to give me money back. Joan is totally unprofessional and should NOT be in the adoption business. HORRIBLE!!! I really hope no one else ever has to go through this. There are lots of professional organizations out there.

I worked with Life Adoption many years ago with two other couples. Our girls are now 21. I don't…read moreknow if the same people are running it and perhaps that makes a difference. You can check with the better business bureau as we did for complaints. At that time there were none. Just to let you know that Russia is one of the scariest places to adopt. The country does not want any healthy babies to leave so the health records are often adjusted, if you know what I mean. It is possible to get stuck over there if the government decides that they are going to shut down things temporarily and you never know the costs of the health exam since it changes weekly. We were all very happy with how things were run. Thee was a driver that met us at the airport and he stayed with us for the seven days when we needed a ride and was such a sweetheart at the mall and held the baby for me. The interpreter met us at the hotel and we made plans for the remainder of the trip at dinner. We eventually got Visas for the girls and flew to Ufa to get them and visit the orphanages. We brought presents and things like bubble gum. It was very interesting. Everything was very organized as was the visit to the Mayors office and the lady that was the helper at the orphanage. We were driven to all places, the embassy, the visa place, the mayors, sight seeing, the doctors and in the end the orphanage for last minute details about how to care for the babies while they were in our care until we got home. We had been given a list of things to bring ahead of time. We also took with us from the mayors office a booklet about their heritage. When I left in the car for the airport to go to Moscow, my daughters nurse leaned into the car and asked permission to kiss her good bye. I felt the whole time that the care givers had an attachment with her. I don't know about the other orphanages. I do know that I felt it was very organized and we were in and out in seven days. It still feels like a dream to me all these years later. I did not feel that I could not trust the organization but it has been a long time. Everything is about how the people who work there care and want your trip to be run well. You should always check into the organization you are going to use. Ask for people who have gone through them etc. I also hired a professional researcher to find out about my daughters background since Russia gives you very little of anything. Pam Bucci

Grateful to have worked with Adoption Network Law Center. They were helpful with answering…read morequestions, giving general advice throughout the process and an overall sense of comfort during a time of unknowns. I have been singing this company's praises to anyone when talking about our experiences. Thanks again for all you've done.

I worked with Adoption Network several times and they have been nothing but helpful & professional…read more They are very passionate about what they do. I would recommend them to all!

Special Thanks to Monica Crooms-Mkhikian for her expertise and passionate care throughout this…read moredelicate process. My husband and I went through a rollercoaster of emotions navigating through the system to obtain his permanent residency. However, Monica was there every step of the way to provide us guidance coupled with comforting words of encouragement and reassurance. If you're looking for an attorney who truly cares about you, consult with Monica Crooms-Mkhikian. She exceeded our expectations and we highly recommend her. So much as I've already referred her to friends! Thank you so much for everything. You are seriously the best!

Alejandro P. La abogada Lisa Ramírez nos ayudó a mi esposa…read morey a mi con nuestra deportación que teníamos desde el año 2000 y en este año 2023 nos ayudó a obtener nuestra residencia (green Card), la abogada Lisa siempre fue muy sincera con nosotros, el caso de deportación era muy difícil, que el porcentaje de ganar y obtener la residencia era muy baja, pero al final ella y todo su equipo de trabajo pudimos obtener la residencia. La recomendamos para todos sus casos de inmigración. Que Dios la bendiga por toda su ayuda.

We had the most awesome life changing experience with Hope 4 Kids. We cannot thank Becky enough for…read moreher support through our adoption process. Her thorough knowledge and incredible work ethic helped us to achieve our adoption goal. Words cannot express our forever gratitude. Thank you for all of your help.

They are the Best, caring people!! They have been around for nearly 30 years, serving the Adoption…read morecommunity, but go above and beyond and care deeply about Families and Birthmother's! They are about bringing families together.

The David and Margaret home Orphanage was my home back in the early and mid 1960s I am a former…read moreresident I got out in 1966 40 years later I would return with 300 + Motorcycle Bikers Riders to raise money and gifts for the kids there today. I was the first orphan out of the 100 Year history to do this for D&M Home My event was called "Eagle Eyes Ride for the David and Margaret Home" I made History for the home and the Ride ended up at the United Methodist Church of La Verne for Live music - raffle - food 50/50 and vendors I'm 65 years old now and David and Margaret will always be my HOME!! One good thing about the home they took us to see the Beatles in 1964 and in 1965 they took us to the MGM Grand Studios to see the king himself Elvis Presley where he gave a child a stuffed animal personally I got a black cat with diamond shaped green eyes.... My name is Eagle Eye Myotte

For my many mothers…read more I was raised here for a large chunk of my childhood. It was a wonderful place. Here I learned my life lessons, how to walk in high heels, how to play an instrument and how not to do the things that parents do to land one of their children here. The David and Margaret home for girls was where I found shelter by the state of California when I became a ward of the state. It is a large compound behind metal gates in the San Gabriel valley of Los Angeles. When you enter the large gates there are clerical, administrative and counseling offices, followed by ten small cottages that house ten girls and two staff members in each. I spent many years in the Mueller on your right. Dead ahead will be a dining hall and behind it, a recreation center and a swimming pool. At the very end of the complex is a large white estate which was the original orphanage that contributes it's name today. The estate is home to a store and behind her is a horse, that if she is still living is named Oatmeal. Girls like me who have exited abusive homes are treated to counseling, food, shelter and an education. *The rules are very strict. You may not exit the gates of the complex without being AWOL. A bell rings to announce a meal of county food and a light shines in your eyes every night on the hour from a night guard. You will not receive hugs or personal treatment from the staff who is regularly changed to ensure that you not become attached, but you will also never be harmed again as long as you are here. I have many stories about this place like skating at Skateland, camping at Leo Carillo in Malibu for winning the softball championship, carrying my first picket sign and many others. I'll tell you one. We received an allowance from the state of California of $3.25 per month each. If you could manage to not break a rule for 30 days, the allowance increased. (These rules were hard not to break) A state inspector went through your shared bedroom with a white glove every morning. Chores, grades, recreational credits and household interactions were part of the grade. I was a disaster, I was inconsolable because no one loved me. Or so I thought;) I used the angst to break the record for going the longest without breaking the rules. My eyes were on the prize and like the stubborn, one track minded girl that I am, I was obsessed. After years of saving, I finally did it. I bought my Yamaha G35 acoustic guitar, tuner and case at Guitar Center. I was twelve years old. I practiced every night to make use of the time that I was not permitted to watch television and taught myself how to play without the aid of a book. It took a couple more years to make a career out of it. To Adrian, Pat and all the other proctors: Thank you for raising me. To the nurses, therapists, teachers and counselor's: Thank you for everything. I am here because of you. I'll spend my life writing this review. For now, no words can credit you what you are owed for taking me in. I'll try to do you right by the actions of my life. David and Margaret takes contributions and accepts mentors with special skills. You can donate your time doing things like giving music lessons. This is an amazing place to lend your hands. Your Christmas cards and your good intentions.

I found Randy online and hired him based on his many 5-star reviews for my adult adoption. I was…read morevery happy with his service. He was professional, friendly and efficient. I highly recommend Randy for his expertise, professionalism and friendliness.

I would like to share my testimony to the world of my experience working with attorney Rick Hicks…read more First an Foremost, my family is truly blessed to have Mr. Hicks as our adult adoption attorney. He made the process easy and simple. He took his time to explain in details his role as our attorney. Mr. Hick was client-centered and always kept my family in the loop of everything. I would hired Mr. Hicks in a heart beat. My family is not trustworthy to anyone, yet with Mr. Hicks patience to help my family go through the steps of adult adoption, it limited their fears as well as mines of working with a lawyer. Mr. Hicks also took his time to research the proceedings in a county San Francisco that he was unfamiliar with. Being adopted at a later time in my life was so powerful. I am able to close a chapter in my life. Mr. Hicks is a angel that help get adopted from the man who raised me, my father , my hero, my everything. Thank you Mr. Hick for your service. My family will never forget what you did for us. For the community, if you want a lawyer who is kind, patience, professional, and gets things done, Mr. Hicks is the one. He is the real deal. You will not be disappointed to hire him. Reach out, and give him a chance. My family did, and we are extremely happy. J.Mccoy