One question we have heard a lot in the beginning of the journey is, "Why is adoption so expensive?" The answer is complicated because the process of adoption is complicated. As we seek to be completely open about finances below is a complete break down of where all of the money goes during this whole process. International adoption is by no means cheap but we believe that God will provide all that is needed to fulfill this calling he has given us and we cannot thank you enough for your prayers
Application Fee.....................................................................................................$300
1st Installment of Program Fee.........................................................................$1,870
Home Study (varies by state)............................................................................$1,800
Home Study Visit Travel Fees......................................................................$0 - $150
Adoptive Parent Hague Training (2 adults)..........................................................$139
Documents/Background Checks/Misc................................................$100 - $1,000
USCIS Application + Fingerprinting Fees (2 adults)............................................$890
Notarization & Apostille (varies by state)..................................................$150 - $250
2nd Installment of Program Fee.......................................................................$1,870
Post Adoption Report Deposit..........................................................................$1,000
Adopting An Older Child - Online Training (required if adopting children four +)...$70
Dossier Service Fee.........................................................................................$1,075
1st Installment of International Program Fee...................................................$3,500
3rd Installment of Program Fee.......................................................................$1,870
Airfare (2 adults; prices vary by season and departure location.).....$2,400 - $4,000
Airfare (1 child; prices vary by season, location, and ticket type)........$250 - $1,000
Visa (2 adults) .......................................................................................................152
2nd Installment of International Program Fee (1 child).....................................$5,000
Visa/Embassy Fee..............................................................................................$230
In-Country Travel Package (2 adults; varies by season of travel).....$3,800 - $5,100
International Specialist Consultation...........................................................$100-$400
Post Adoption Administration Fee.......................................................................$750
Post Adoption Visits (Varies by state; and home study agency.)........$800 - $1,600
Post Adoption Visit Travel Fees (determined by home study agency.)......$0 - $400
Post Adoption Report Refund (Refunded if reports are submitted on time.)..($1,000)
In-State Adoption (Process and cost varies by state.).........................$300 - $1,200
