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If you can give to our organization that would be amazing. We encourage you to pay it forward so that we can continue to bless others with the gift of a child and continue to support unplanned pregnancies.
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Private/Domestic Adoption Private adoption refers to the adoption of infants who are voluntarily placed for adoption by their birth parents. There are two main types of private adoption for families to pursue: an agency adoption and independent adoption.
Agency Adoption – An adoption agency completes the entire adoption process from beginning to end, including helping the family find the right adoption opportunity with a pregnant mother through advertising and networking.
Independent Adoption – The adoptive family independently finds a pregnant mother through advertising or networking and uses the services of an adoption agency and/or attorney to legally complete the adoption.
Adoptive Families Magazine surveyed 1,100 families who adopted a child in 2012-2013 and reported:
Agency adoptions’ costs may be higher because of the amount of support and counseling offered to both adoptive families and birth parents.
International Adoption
International adoption, or inter-country adoption, refers to the adoption of a child from another country. While international adoption has similarities to private adoption, it also has its own unique steps and costs, including travel expenses, dossier authentication, and more.
In 2013, the number of international adoptions to the United States reached its lowest number, 7,092, since 1992. This follows a consistent decline of 8,668 in 2012, 9,319 in 2011, and 11,058 in 2010.
One reason for the decline is foreign government policy, such as Russia’s ban on U.S. adoptions, which went from thousands in previous years to just 250 in 2013. Another reason is perhaps the increased costs of adopting from certain countries.
According to Adoptive Families Magazine:
Average Total Cost of International Adoption by Country 2010-2011/2012-2013
Average Individual Costs of International Adoption
Foster Care Adoption
The least expensive method of growing your family through adoption is always going to be through your state’s foster care system.
Of course, foster care adoption isn’t for everyone and presents it’s share of challenges to adoptive families. However, every year thousands of families reach out to these special children in need of permanent homes. Adoptive Families Magazine found the following about foster care adoption:
Average Costs of Foster Care Adoption
These figures are just a snapshot of the average costs of each type of adoption. It is important to continue your own research into each type of adoption, as well as into several adoption professionals within each type of adoption.
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Agency Adoption – An adoption agency completes the entire adoption process from beginning to end, including helping the family find the right adoption opportunity with a pregnant mother through advertising and networking.
Independent Adoption – The adoptive family independently finds a pregnant mother through advertising or networking and uses the services of an adoption agency and/or attorney to legally complete the adoption.
Adoptive Families Magazine surveyed 1,100 families who adopted a child in 2012-2013 and reported:
- Average Total Cost: Adoption Agency - $39,966; Independent Adoption - $34,093
- Agency Fees/Program Application: Adoption Agency - $16,962; Independent Adoption - $3,357
- Legal Fees: Adoption Agency - $4,141; Independent Adoption - $12,693
- Birth Mother Expenses: Adoption Agency - $3,233; Independent Adoption - $5,590
- Advertising/Networking: Adoption Agency - $2,340; Independent Adoption - $3,978
Agency adoptions’ costs may be higher because of the amount of support and counseling offered to both adoptive families and birth parents.
International Adoption
International adoption, or inter-country adoption, refers to the adoption of a child from another country. While international adoption has similarities to private adoption, it also has its own unique steps and costs, including travel expenses, dossier authentication, and more.
In 2013, the number of international adoptions to the United States reached its lowest number, 7,092, since 1992. This follows a consistent decline of 8,668 in 2012, 9,319 in 2011, and 11,058 in 2010.
One reason for the decline is foreign government policy, such as Russia’s ban on U.S. adoptions, which went from thousands in previous years to just 250 in 2013. Another reason is perhaps the increased costs of adopting from certain countries.
According to Adoptive Families Magazine:
Average Total Cost of International Adoption by Country 2010-2011/2012-2013
- China: $31,801/$36,338
- Ethiopia: $34,125/$45,960
- South Korea: $46,688/$43,795
- Ukraine: $42,035/$40,067
Average Individual Costs of International Adoption
- Agency Fees/Program Application: $14,181
- Dossier Preparation and Clearance: $1,818
- In-Country Adoption Expenses: $6,412
- Major Travel Expenses: $8,210
- In-Country Travel Expenses: $2,234
- Child’s Passport, Visa, Medical Exam: $816
Foster Care Adoption
The least expensive method of growing your family through adoption is always going to be through your state’s foster care system.
Of course, foster care adoption isn’t for everyone and presents it’s share of challenges to adoptive families. However, every year thousands of families reach out to these special children in need of permanent homes. Adoptive Families Magazine found the following about foster care adoption:
Average Costs of Foster Care Adoption
- Total Cost of Foster Care Adoption: $2,744
- Home Study Fee: $231
- Attorney Fees: $1,573
- Travel Expenses: $342
- All Other Expenses: $598
These figures are just a snapshot of the average costs of each type of adoption. It is important to continue your own research into each type of adoption, as well as into several adoption professionals within each type of adoption.
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