Agency: yes or no

[Inspired by Reggio]

Valerie you have to do what is right for you ..... there are pros and cons to both models depending on the providers needs, location and so forth .... if your region has subsidy for clients to access without long waiting lists and your being with an agency will allow you to fill up with clients through them as a result and they will allow you to take on 'private' clients if they are not filling you up ~ than it cannot hurt to do both.

As I stated this is how I started out ~ it just did end up being a beneficial relationship for me or them cause I have always been able to find private clients due to the subsidy shortage in our area and well clients who are not eligible for subsidy do not want to pay the marked up rate of 'agency' care when they can get the same service privately

Congratulations on your new adventure ~ may your program be full before you know it!