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Section #4: Adoption Costs

There are many costs associated with adoption and is very common and important question of prospective adoptive families to have. 

Depending on the kind of adoption a family pursues, the costs could range from $0 to $45,000. There are six different avenues of adoption, so there is an adoption avenue that fits every family's 

Cost should never be a barrier to adoption. It is always best to check with a local agency like Adoption & Beyond before citing costs to families considering adoption.

Some of these costs go towards the:

  • Application
  • Home Study
  • The approval process
  • The adoption process itself

There are many resources available to lessen the financial impact on hopeful and adoptive families. Read about Adoption Financial Assistance to learn more.