There are many ways to grow a family, and having a baby is just one. Adoption allows children in need of homes to find loving families where they will be nurtured and cared for. Adoption agencies facilitate this process, helping people on all sides of the adoption equation. These are four things that adoption agencies can do for people: 1. Provide resources and support to birth mothers. Adoption agencies can provide resources for birth mothers, including referrals to OB-GYN doctors and information about the adoption process.