1st Installment of Program Fee
$2,800
Home Study Visit Travel Fees (these fees, if any, are assesed by home study agency)
$0 - $150
Adoptive Parent Hague Training (2 adults)
$140 - $200
Documents/Background Checks/Misc (Varies by state and number of states previously lived in.)
$100 - $1,000
USCIS Application + Fingerprinting Fees (2 adults)
$890
Notarization & Apostille (varies by state)
$150 - $250
2nd Installment of Program Fee
$2,800
Post Adoption Report Deposit (Fully refundable if all post adoption reports are submitted on time.)
$2,000
Adopting An Older Child - Online Training (2 adults; required for families adopting children age four and older)
$70
Dossier Service Fee
$1,075
1st Installment of International Program Fee
$5,000
3rd Installment of Program Fee
$2,800
Airfare (2 adults; prices vary by season of travel and departure location.)
$2,400 - $4,000
Airfare (1 child; prices will vary by season, location, and ticket type [lap pass or child seat])
$250 - $1,000
2nd Installment of International Program Fee (1 child)
$5,000
In-Country Travel (2 adults; varies by season of travel) ••
$3,800 - $5,100
International Specialist Consultation
$100 - $400
Bond Fees (dependent on region)
$1,200
Post Adoption Administration Fee
$1,000
Post Adoption Visits (Varies by state; cost determined by home study agency.)
$800 - $1,600
Post Adoption Visit Travel Fees (These fees, if any, are determined by home study agency.)
$0 - $400
Post Adoption Report Refund
(Refunded in installments if, and only if, each report is submitted on time.)
($2,000)
In-State Adoption (Process and cost varies by state.)
$300 - $1,200
Fees are based on an average amount required.
Fees may be subject to change without notice.
•• Includes the following expenses:
- Hotel accomodations
- In-country transportation
- Some meals
See our
Financing Adoption page for resources to fund your adoption.
Last Updated
4/27/2024
