Adoption Costs

Cost Associated with Private Adoption

Attorney Consultation Fee                         $750.00
Birth Mother Outreach                              $5000.00
Homestudy Fee (3 visits)                           $750.00
Background checks                                   $52.00
Adoption Physicals                                    $40.00
Dossiers (Birth Mother Books)                    $100.00

The remaining costs are yet to be determined.  With the match of a child we will have a better idea of the amounts of these fees and services.  We have been told amounts will vary in each situation, but the total averaged upwards of $30,000 in 2013.  This does not include travel or extenuating circumstances. Here is a list of the fees and services we will face.

Adoption Counselor Fee
Pre-Placement Attorney Fees
Birth Parent Background Report
Pre-Placement Report Review and Approval
Birth Mother Living Expenses
Post-placement Attorney Fees
Child Study and Medical Report
Fees for Witnessing the Relinquishment
Guardian Ad Litem Fee
Court Costs and Birth Certificate
Interstate Compact Fee
Order of Unusual & Exceptional Circumstances
Search of Responsible Father Registry
Publication Costs
Paralegal Services



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