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Originally Posted by hipadres
I'm just looking for rough numbers for domestic adoptions. I thought we could do it for $30,000, but our first opportunity looks like it will actually cost $45,000 with travel, legal fees, and post placement costs. I'm so excited to have an opportunity to adopt, but this seems like a lot more than we anticipated. Any feedback is greatly appreciated!!!
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The first time I adopted in 1998, it was a private agency domestic adoption of an african american newborn girl. The total for everything came to $2100. M-K was born in DC. I am in Maryland. So I needed the ICPC but didn't have travel costs. The flat fee (placement fee) was $1200.00 regardless of race. There were no birthparent fees for any adoptions with the agency.
The second time I adopted in 2005, it was a private agency domestic adoption of an african american newborn girl. The total for everything came to $3000.00. Hanna was born in NY so I needed the ICPC. Since I was able to drive, the travel costs were minimal. The fee for the agency was based on a sliding scale and included the placement/cradle care..etc. This agency also did not pass birthparent fees on to the family.
For my latest adoption through foster care, of an asian/hispanic baby, there will be no cost at all. Well, I shouldn't say that. The emotional rollercoaster can cost you lots of lost sleep and worry.
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