I visited this facility and was so pleased with the ambiance cleanliness and support I received . The staff was welcoming and accommodating as I had an issue with my apt time and the manager was able to still have me seen . I left feeling supported and my needs were absolutely met.
Thank you so much for the kind review. We truly appreciate your feedback and are so happy to hear you felt supported.
Rachel S2025.08.28
My husband and I tried to adopt from Adoption ARC. We literally contacted this agency FIVE TIMES (written, chat, over the phone, you name it. We tried!). Every time they promised a follow up. There was NO RESPONSE. We got nowhere. : (
I would not use this agency as an adoptive or birth parent.
Hi Rachel, I’m so sorry to hear about your experience. We respond to every inquiry we receive, so it’s very concerning that your messages didn’t reach us. We’ll be addressing this technical difficulty right away. In the meantime, please reach out to us directly at (800) 884-4004 so we can connect with you right away. Thank you for your patience,
We had an incredible experience with ARC Adoption Agency! From start to finish, the team was supportive, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about helping families find their perfect match. They guided us through every step of the adoption process with compassion and expertise, making what could be a daunting journey feel smooth and manageable.The staff went above and beyond to answer all our questions and tailor their support to our family's needs. They also helped us connect with our child's biological brother's (adoptive) family, making us feel part of a larger community.ARC is not just an agency; they truly care about the children and families they serve. We highly recommend them to anyone considering adoption! Thank you, ARC, for making our dreams of being parents come true!
Thank you so much. Your kind review means the world to us.
Talisa Dennis2025.07.16
I have used this agency twice and each time was the best experience. You ever needed a nonjudgement, super supportive group of women this the agency to use. They hear you out , no pressure and also literally have resources for before and after . One of my best memories is even though i place my children about 10 or more years ago, they have birth mother's day celebration, where they celebrate us still and that is something a lot of agency do not do. They still keep a connection and bond.
Thank you so much, Talisa. Your kind review means the world to us.
Charles Kalshoven2025.07.12
Adoption is about people—and it’s an emotional journey for everyone involved. That’s why respect and sensitivity are so important. People should always come first.
We chose to work with Adoption ARC after a video call with Tara, the founder. Her warmth, honesty, and personal approach immediately felt right to us. That call was over 11 years ago. Ten years ago, we adopted our son.
It was an international adoption—we’re from the Netherlands—and we spent three weeks in the U.S. to complete the process. During that time, we always felt supported and reassured. If anything came up, we knew we could call Tara or someone from her team. They were always there.
In our experience, Adoption ARC is truly dedicated to the birth parents, and we believe that’s exactly how it should be. There were moments when our meetings had to be rescheduled due to urgent counseling needs or a birth in progress. It was never an issue for us—those moments should take priority. Supporting birth parents with care and dignity is essential, and ARC lives by that principle.
This summer, we’re returning to the U.S. to help our son explore his roots. And of course, we’ll be visiting ARC. They still know and remember all “their” children. That says it all.
Thank you, ARC, for being there for us—and for the families you continue to support.
Anne-Marie & Charles
Thank you so much, Charles! We're honored to be a part of your journey.
Penny Maurer2025.07.11
As my youngest prepares to head off to college, I find myself reflecting on the journey that brought our family to this moment — a journey that would not have been possible without the support, compassion, and integrity of Adoption ARC.
From the very beginning, Adoption ARC stood out not only for their professionalism but for the deep respect and care they extend to everyone involved in the adoption process. They honor the rights and voices of birth parents with a level of dignity and empathy that is rare and deeply moving. At the same time, they guide adoptive families with wisdom, warmth, and unwavering support — helping us navigate each step of the process with confidence and hope.
Thanks to Adoption ARC, we were able to build our family in a way that felt grounded in love, honesty, and mutual respect. They didn’t just help us adopt — they helped us fulfill a dream while ensuring that the journey remained ethical and emotionally sound for everyone involved.
We will always be thankful for their guidance and the lifelong gift they helped bring into our lives.
Thank you so much, Penny. We so appreciate your words and the opportunity to be a part of your journey.
Gabie GABIE2025.07.10
Adoption Arc has a very special place in our hearts. Adoption ARC has supported and helped us immensely with the adoption of our son, as well as in the years that followed. They remain very involved and are always there for us when we have questions or want to know something. We also find it heartwarming to see that adoption ARC will always be there for our son's biological parents. This is very valuable to us and we are very grateful for it.
Last spring, our son was able to see his biological parents again at the ARC office. This was a magically beautiful moment, and the ladies at adoption ARC made this meeting an even greater success by arranging everything for us. We felt just as welcomed as we did during our first period at ARC, and we truly enjoy how kind the staff at ARC are to both of our children. We cherish beautiful memories from this day and would love to visit adopton ARC again in the future.
Great adoption agency. We adopted our son 13 years ago and everything went smoothly. We’re so thankful the ladies from the agency assisted us during the whole process. They made us a forever family and still after 13 years they are there for us when we need them. So thankful!
We recently worked with Adoption ARC to adopt our baby daughter, and we can’t say enough good things about the entire experience — especially thanks to the incredible team of Tara, Merle, and Ashley. From start to finish, they were compassionate, communicative, and truly supportive.
As new parents, we were both excited and overwhelmed, but they guided us through every step with patience and professionalism. Whether it was the paperwork, navigating the legal aspects, or even helping us prepare emotionally, they were always there (and still are!). One of the most meaningful parts of the process was meeting our daughter’s birth mother — something we were nervous about — but the team handled it with such care and helped facilitate a beautiful conversation multiple times.
They didn’t just walk us through the adoption process — they helped us become a family. We are forever grateful to the entire Adoption ARC team.
Thank you so much, Jeff. It's such an honor to be a part of your family's journey.
Elena Hodgson2025.07.10
I worked with Tara Gutterman and Adoption Arc with both adoptions. They communicated with us regarding all aspects of the process. The love and support we felt was amazing. I have and will continue to recommend them to everyone! Thank you! Today we are the proud parents of a 20 and 24 yo thanks to Adoption Arc!
I adopted 3 wonderful babies from Adoption ARC, 31, 27 and 24 years ago. The process was smooth and transparent. The adoption ARC staff were friendly, helpful and the BEST!! My children had a few glitches as they grew up- dyslexia, fasd, and ADHD but they were happy, well adjusted kids and have grown into thriving and productive adults.
Love love love Adoption ARC. Caring staff helped with the whole adoption process from start to finish. The after adoption services are also excellent. Always thoughtful and considerate to the child and families involved. Would highly recommend for future families.
We adopted our beautiful daughters through Adoption ARC 27 years ago, and to this day, we are still so grateful. Even after all these years, they remember our family and the journey we shared. The care, compassion, and professionalism we experienced then made such a lasting impression. They walked beside us through every step of the adoption process and truly had our best interests—and the children’s—at heart. Their dedication changed our lives forever, and we will always hold a deep respect and appreciation for the role they played in building our family. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
We cannot thank Adoption ARC enough for everything they have done for our adoptive family. From the very beginning, they made the adoption process smooth, seamless, and far less overwhelming than we ever expected. Every step of the way, they were there — answering our questions with patience, offering guidance, and providing constant support.
Their professionalism, compassion, and dedication truly stood out. We always felt like we were in good hands, and their team made sure we were fully informed and comfortable throughout the entire journey. Even up to the moment of finalization, they continued to advocate for us and ensure everything was in place. We also got to witness how they take amazing care of the birth mother/parents as well, which made us love and respect the agency even more.
Adoption ARC isn't just an agency — they became part of our story, and we are forever grateful for the role they played in helping us grow our family.
Thank you so much, Austin. Truly appreciate you taking the time to leave such a kind review!
Wendy Farquhar2025.05.05
Adoption ARC is where you want to be!
They were very supportive to us and our daughter’s birth mother. They helped us with every aspect of our daughter’s adoption. They also helped to facilitate communication with our daughter’s birth mother.
We highly recommend Adoption ARC:)
We adopted our daughter through Adoption ARC, and the experience was truly life-changing. From the very beginning, the team at ARC made us feel supported, informed, and cared for. Adoption is such an emotional and complex journey, and ARC walked alongside us with compassion and professionalism every step of the way.
What really stood out was their dedication — not just to us as adoptive parents, but also to the birth family and, most importantly, to the child at the center of it all. They were honest, responsive, and incredibly patient with our questions and emotions throughout the process.
We felt prepared and empowered, even during the most uncertain moments, and that's because ARC provided not only guidance but also genuine empathy. Our family is forever grateful for the role they played in bringing our daughter home.
Thank you, Adoption ARC, for helping us find our beautiful baby girl. You gave us the greatest gift we've ever known.
Adoption Arc is amazing!!! They truly make dreams come true. They are a very attentive and reassuring facility which made all parties involved in the process feel comfortable. Tara is my hero! she goes above and beyond! She is a very very dear person in my life. She has become a wonderful life long friend. I highly recommend Adoption Arc. Best experience ever!
I adore Adoption ARC and the staff. I’ve had the honor of doing Cradle Care for a few years now. Each experience holds special memories and love for the baby, birth and adoptive families. 💗 The care the Adoption ARC ladies have shows. They are special warriors fighting for women and families, and of course lots more!
I feel extra lucky to have some friends and extended family who have worked with Adoption ARC to grow their families. So many wonderful experiences and positive life changing experiences happening!
We can’t thank Adoption ARC and the birth parents of our daughter, Alana, enough for helping make our family whole in August of 2023! Tara, Merle, and the rest of the team at Adoption ARC were amazing to work with through the adoption process from start to finish. They never hesitated to provide guidance and answers whenever we reached out—even to this day. We are so lucky to have found Adoption ARC after a couple years of not having much luck working with a different adoption agency. Besides the support and guidance that the ladies at Adoption ARC provided to us as adoptive parents, it was also very evident how much Adoption ARC demonstrates care, compassion, and trust for the birth parents they work with. Adoption ARC is a true professional agency that supports all parts of the adoption triad.
-Christina & Steve M. (Illinois)
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