Specifics about our adoption

We learned really quickly after announcing our adoption that people really just don't know much about adoption. We have gotten some intense questions from really concerned people. We love for people to ask us ANYTHING about it! We want to be really open about this whole process so if you ever have any question at all, please please ask us! 

The biggest question we get is, "how much will it cost?" When we tell them the answer, a blank and very concerned stare is usually what we get. Yeah, it's overwhelming. So we broke down the cost (the italicized ones are educated estimates) for everyone to see exactly where all the money is going and, of course, why we are so desperately asking for help. We hope to check it off as we go! Because of all the incredibly generous donations, we are checking off items!! SO exciting. 

Our Estimated Adoption Expenses:
Homestudy Fee- $1,500
Adoption Consultant Fee- $2,600
Profile Books & Printing- $300
Background Check for both of us- $120
Agency Application & Program Fees -$15,000
Attorney Fees - $3,500
Document Preparation & Authenticity- $1,000
Advertising/networking- $2,000
Match Fee- $1,000
Birth Family Counseling- $1,000
Birthmother Expenses- $3,000-$10,000
Travel Expenses- $2,500
Finalization Fees-$2,500-$3,500
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$36,000-$44,020