{"id":351566,"date":"2016-04-04T11:02:24","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T16:02:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/family\/adoption\/costs-of-adopting-fact-sheet-for-families.html"},"modified":"2023-05-26T09:30:09","modified_gmt":"2023-05-26T14:30:09","slug":"costs-of-adopting-fact-sheet-for-families","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/family\/adoption\/costs-of-adopting-fact-sheet-for-families.html","title":{"rendered":"Costs of Adopting: Fact Sheet for Families"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Costs of Adopting: Fact Sheet for Families<\/h1>\n
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\n By Lisa Burden, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by John Mascolo, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Adoptions range in cost, depending on the type of adoption involved.  Prospective adoptive parents should check with public and private adoptions agencies to learn more about costs for their specific circumstances.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The financial costs of adopting<\/a> an infant or child can be concerning. Not everyone can meet these expenses. While becoming a parent is rarely cheap, adoptive parents often face adoption fees that can seem quite challenging.<\/p>\r\n

However, with planning and with knowledge about the different types of adoptions<\/a> and resources available, prospective adoptive parents should be able to develop a budget that includes most of the adoption expenses.<\/p>\r\n

The Costs of Adopting a Child<\/h2>\r\n

The total cost of adopting varies from $0 to more than $40,000, depending on many factors. The information below outlines some general categories of adoption and costs associated with the services provided. The wide range reflects the multitude of factors that may affect costs, including the type of adoption, the type of placement agency or facilitator, and the child’s age and circumstances.<\/p>\r\n

Hague-accredited adoption agencies often post a list of costs on their website. The Hague Convention is an international treaty establishing safeguards for children and parents involved in intercountry adoptions. Hague accreditation requires adoption agencies to provide prospective adoptive parents with a detailed list of expected fees and expenses for the intercountry adoption process. This occurs before the adoption has begun.<\/p>\r\n

Range of Adoption Costs<\/h2>\r\n