I have contacted another provider for information, however, I was completely honest about who I was and where I was coming from. I told her I was a new provider and that I had heard of her "through the grape vine" from other people in the neighbourhood- she has a reputation of being an excellent provider. We have actually talked quite a few times since then back and forth. I would have not issues doing it again or having someone contact me AS LONG as they are honest and up front.