[Leigh131313]

I'm really curious about this. An aquaintance of mine adopted from the U.S. three times. The first time she did the traditional route - paid a ton. The second and third time, they did it "on their own" and saved a bundle. It seems to me they paid less than 5 thousand per adoption. I was just wondering if anyone else found a less expensive way to adopt an infant through the U.S.


I'm curious which steps you can skip and which are required.

[OnTheJourney]

Hmmmm...I would also be very courious about this one and would love to hear anyone's experience.

[Muddypaws]

Well, we were adopting through an agency and the new Hague rules have ousted us out completely, so tread VERY carefully. PGMs can still find their own matches but there is a 60 day waiting period when the attempt must be made to place the child in the home country and it is now in effect.

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[Leigh131313]

Is that the case when it is a private direct placement as well? Like, say the birthmom says "I WANT XXX TO ADOPT MY CHILD"