[Pikea]

Oh, okay. I get it now. Thanks.

[DancinBear63]

One thing that I didn't realize is that the tax credit may not be claimed if your adjusted gross income is too high. Our accountant pointed that out to us yesterday, and I hadn't even considered that.

[fredalina]

FWIW there are agencies that offer reduced fees for those wanting to adopt an AA infant. i've seen it be as little as half of their regular fees. i'm not sure i understand or agree with this practice since we're talking about LIVES and not hard-to-sell commodities, but there it is.

[Sohmakun]

I've seen the fees even cheaper for children with special needs too. Its a sad reality.

[adoptionmom06]

I adopted an infant from CA, and used a combination of a semi-private adoption agency, that worked with social services in the end. It was a fost-adopt system. It can also be called concurrent planning...but it's very cost efficient, and many times there a wonderful kids that really need a good home. You should try it. First, you certify as a foster parent, and then you proceed to the actual adoption if all goes well. That way..you can actually test out the child, and make sure that you are right for one another. The fees are minimal. See this site for available children. If there are none there..foster care/adoption agencies often times hold children's fairs with social services workers to encourage adoption. You simply attend, bring your resume for being a parent, and they call you with possible matches (after you are fully registered as a fost/adopt parent). Hey..noone said it was going to be easy. Try these sites...there are hundreds of agencies similar to the one below, that offer foster/adoption. Just Google it. The photo below is of my son, adopted through the semi-private agency.

Aspiranet

California Kids Connection


Trivani International: Turning Business Into Benevolence

[CJ723]

We used a private agency which does not charge any fees. We were matched with a healthy African American infant within 1 week after our home study was approved. I don't think I am supposed to include the name of the agency here so just PM me for the agency name and contact info.

[millie58]

a friend of mine used Spence chapin.

[KLL08]

You may want to check into an adoption lawyer, some may not require fees upfront to present your profile to expectant moms and their fees are usually less than an agency. If you would like more info on agencies/attorneys we have used PM me. I'd be happy to share!

[millie58]

I adopted my 2 older sons from foster care and am in the process of adopting my 2 younger ones. I fostered first; you're always told that reunification is the goal so if you're not thick-skinned, don't do it. PM me if you want more info.

Originally Posted by Pikea

We're an AA couple and are trying to go through CPS to adopt. It has not been pleasant. The tens and thousands it costs to go through a private agency does not look pleasant either. We're not in poverty but we don't have $10,000 sitting around either. Could someone please PM me with info on how to afford to adopt privately and agencies that are pocket book friendly? I really wanted to give a child who needs a home a home but...

Pikea

[VIPERFPG]

Hello,

i was reading through some post regarding adoption cost, and I also have to say it is so sad that so many children are waiting for homes etc, but adoption is a huge business...my husband and I were matched with a infant in April 2008 before we even signed a contract however we also had to wire $29,000.00 that evening--we prayed and in good faith did this---and with the grace of God our adoption went thru without a problem I also had to spend 8 wks out of state so when all was finsihed our adoption was $40,000.00...infant was in la and we are in tn so interstate adoption fee also---
We Thank God from heaven above for our baby--
we are a multi racial family---that's full of love and we have 4 wonderful boys..