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Our agency charges an initial $2000 (or did 2 years ago) for the straight adoption families it licenses. No clue what the other fees are because we're a foster family.
Or, we were until we got Bubba and Sissy. Now we're a foster/adopt family! Still waiting on termination of parental rights, so we're not to the end yet. We've had the kids nearly 15 months and we're looking at at least 5 more months. Rollercoaster with blindfold is a VERY accurate description.
For us, it will cost $1500/child for the attorney, at least some of which the state will reimburse. Fostering first really reduces the monetary outlay. You're just spending it in other ways!
It's a tough road. You're dealing with hurt, traumatized kids. They have memories that don't include you. They have families they remember and love, even if they hurt them. Sometimes you love them and they leave. And it can be wonderful as well.
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