As most of you know, adoption is extremely expensive! Domestic adoption is usually less expensive than international adoption, but can still range anywhere from about $20,000-$35,000 depending on the agency, type of adoption and legal expenses.
Below is a breakdown of our estimated adoption fees. As we progress through the different stages of adoption, we will share our financial progress updates so people know how to pray for us and support us (if you feel called to do so).
Application: $550
-Paid for out of our adoption savings account, Dec 2011
Training/Education: $200
-Paid for out of our adoption savings account, Dec 2011
Home Study Fee: $2,000
-Paid for out of our adoption savings account, April 2012
Fingerprints/Background Check: $30
Paid for out of our adoption savings account, Jan 2012
Pre-Placement Fee (Program Fee #1): $10,000
Placement Fee (Program Fee #2): $12,900
Legal Fees: Approximately $1,200
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TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS: $27,150 to Bethany, plus the Legal Fees we pay to an attorney with a grand total of $28,350
AMOUNT PAID TO DATE: $2,780
AMOUNT REMAINING: $25,570
DONATIONS TO DATE: $700 (THANK YOU TO THOSE THAT HAVE DONATED!!!)
