International Adoption is expensive. We are by no means rich, but we know that God called us on this journey and He will provide in ways that our little family never imagined.
We wanted to post a list of what the expected costs are, in case anyone else is considering adoption, but please remember our fees are a bit different since we are seeking a waiting child.
APPLICATION & DOSSIER BUILDING
Information Fee $50 (this will allow us to see his medical file)
Application Fee $500
Program Fee $5,000
Home Study varies by state $1500
Adoptive Parent Hague Training (2 adults)$175
Documents -$100
Background Checks -done!
Passport - $100 - for dad's
USCIS Application + Fingerprinting Fees $890
Notarization & Apostille $350
DOSSIER SUBMISSION & WAITING
Post Adoption Report Deposit $1,000
Adopting An Older Child - Online Training $200
Dossier Service Fee $850
REFERRAL & TRAVEL
$6,000 Airfare& train expenses (mom and dad plus Willow)
One ticket home for our son! $1,000
His Visa & Embassy Fee $404
His medical exam before we leave country $60
International Program Fee (1 child)$9,500
In-Country Travel Package $4,000 (including lodging, food, rickshaw)
POST ADOPTION
Post Adoption Visits $1,500
In-State Adoption (Process and cost varies by state.)$500-$900
