Many adoptions are successfully completed through private agencies. Often with years of experience, agencies have a proved track record in successfully completing many adoptions without any problems. Religious private adoption agencies network with associated churches, synagogues and crisis pregnancy centers that often refer birthmothers to them. Some religious agencies require birthmothers and adoptive parents to be of their religion while many do not. Much of their program can be of a religious approach to birthmothers and adoptive parents.
Many religious members offer their time on a volunteer basis for the sake of helping others.
May religious organizations offer great dedication and religious love in their adoptions. Independent adoptions are usually based on the open adoption concept. Initial contact is made directly between the adoptive couple and birthmother or birthparents. The adoptive parents and birthparents meet to become aquatinted with each other and share their ideas of adoption. For birthparents who do not wish to meet, communication can take place by telephone or letter.