Birth Mother Matters in Adoption #46: What Can Make Adoption Seem Difficult From a Birth Mother's Perspective- Part One (Disclosure: We can only speak on behalf of our adoption agency, Building Arizona Families, as state and agency law and policies may differ.)  We will be answering questions like: “If I call an agency does that mean I am committed to doing an adoption?”“Are there fees I have to pay?"“What if I have other children?”“Who picks the adoptive family for my baby?”“Are these families background-checked?”“When do I sign the final paperwork?”“What if I have placed a child for adoption before?”“Can I choose what type of adoption I would like and how much contact I want with the adoptive family?”“Can the father of my baby be involved in the adoption process?”“Will I be able to receive financial assistance with my living expenses during my ...