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It probably depends on the agency.
The agency I placed Marie through didn't build p-bmother fees into their costs. So, if a p-bmother requested financial help, the aparents would have to agree to it, and then pay above and beyond the adoption fees.
That system has its advantages and disadvantages. The advantage being, aparents know that their money is going specifically to the p-bmother they've been matched with. The disadvantage being that it can make the adoption more expensive than they originally planned for. Also.... I'm not sure what happens if a p-bmother accepts financial help before she is matched, and then decides to parent. Does she have to repay the money? I'm not sure. Maybe they have some p-bparent fees built into the fees, but not all... so that the agency is able to cover expenses in those cases? Not sure, as I never accepted any financial aid.
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