[tipler03]

Is anyone willing to share, privately if you'd like, how much the total cost was for domestic adoption? I know it varies on a lot of things but I'm trying to get a rough average of the cost.

Thanks

[BrandyHagz]

Dori,

There really is no average - it varies based on a number of factors:

1. Race
2. Travel
3. Expenses pre-birth
4. Medical expenses
5. Post Birth expenses
6. Legal Counsel
7. Agency fees (if required)
8. Facilitator fees (if used)
9. Homestudy cost (varies by location)
10. Length of Match

Honestly, the cost can be as little as a few thousand dollars to as much as $50+ thousand. A lot will depend on the kind of professional you use, the services they offer, the expenses involved in the match, travel requirements (in state, out of state) as well as the length of the match and all of the counseling/pre-birth services your agency/professional will charge you for.

You might consider creating a list of questions to ask any potential professionals you're interested in working with related to some of the things I stated above - you also need to come as close as possible to the 'ideal situation' you're interested in when asking for a quote.

Good luck