what do you think about adoption, i want to adopt, but it is expensive.?

Answer 1

I dont know the reason behind why you want to adopt, but I know I personally am looking into adoption for the fact I havent been able to concieve a child due to infertility problems. You must be ready and willing to commit your entire life to the child, it is no longer about you its about the child or children. I think that adoption is a great thing and there are so many kids out there that do not have a real home its sooooooo sad. I grew up in a great family with my brother and sister and I want to give my kids the same life which I know I can do but like you adoption is so expensive that the cost makes it harder to adopt. There are agencies that will help you with costs and some places it doesnt cost much except the cost of the paperwork. I have researched my state laws online for adoption also adoption is now a tax write off so if you can afford to pay the money out you will get some reimbursed. Adopted children are lucky to have someone to love them and care for them. You should take a good look at your life and make sure your ready to devote 24/7 to a child. I know that as badly as I want a baby and have been trying. Im finding that cost is not even a concern anymore. You can get loans and financial assistance for the adoption process. I say if you are ready GO FOR IT! Look on the web under your states adoption laws to see how to go about it in your state. Good luck and wishes on becoming a parent!

Answer 2

Adoption is one of the greatest gifts a loving human being can give to a child in need. Pregnancy then giving birth to an infant is expensive, too (tens of thousands of dollars), but because medical insurance tends to cover the gestation and birth, you don't feel it as acutely.

If you can afford to adopt a child, do. Understand, however, like a car, the big expense is not at the beginning but the upkeep. Kids cost a LOT and demand time, attention, and energy, even if you create one "for free".

Don't adopt if you like solitude or have certain needs to have a perfect house or are a stickler for being anywhere on time. Remember that a child is an individual like you are (remember being a kid? I do.) and will follow his/her own mind before your requests or demands. A kid isn't a cat (some people who have children sometimes act this way, I'm not maligning you), and if you aren't ready to commit your whole life to this person, then wait until you are.

Answer 3

We have a wonderful 18 year old Guatemalan daughter away at college. Yes it is expensive. But trust me, the initial "acquision" cost is only a drop in the bucket compared to the long term obligations you would have with any child. Do you work? Some companies provide adoption assistance.

You do need to know that a very high percentage of adopted children, from this and other countries, have inherited learning differences and ADHD. These are problems that must be dealt with in school and in life.

Answer 4

I have 2 of my own kids but would love to adopt. Every child should have a family and i don't see why it has to be so expensive. I think if it weren't so expensive then a lot of people would adopt.

Answer 5

The expense scared me at first, too...but in reality, for us, it was only about $7000 total for each child. We had an independent social agency do our homestudy for us and it was $500. Then we contracted with an attorney and we had to give him $500 to even take our 'resume'. Neither of these amounts were too hard to come up with. Once our birthmother decided on us, we were to pay some of her living expenses (not part of the attorney's fees), but she had a rather meager lifestyle and she was quite far along, so that was only about $1100. When the baby was born, we had to get another attorney to process the papers for us in our state. His flat fee was $2000, but we paid him gradually over 6 months until the last of the adoption proceedings. We had to pay the other (birthmother's) attorney that we had contracted with another $2600, and we paid that in payments also. Our birthmother was on medicaid for her state and so our hospital expenses were just what the baby incurred after the papers were signed which really weren't very much. With our second child, we had an update of our original homestudy done, which was about $150. This birthmother was about to deliver when she decided on us (and she was on medicaid also), so her living and medical expenses were nil. This one was through an adoption agency instead of a private attorney, but the fees were about the same. Because this one happened with almost no notice, we just "charged" our baby on a no interest for one year credit card.
It could've cost a thousand times as much and would've been worth it, but I am sooo glad we didn't wait until we thought we could afford it. Everything went so perfectly and we are so happy. It's been 13 and 11 years now.
We've had both babies since birth.
Good luck to you. Dive in!

Thats right! There is also an adoption credit on your taxes, now. We didn't have it with the first one, but did with the second. It was quite sizeable too!

Answer 6

A friend of mine adopted from a foreign country and said it was about $30,000 - You want to look into the different country rules and regulations with adoption - Some require 18 years of follow up which can be a continued expense. I would call an agency and have them explain it to you, or look for a blog or forum on-line and talk to people who adopted.

Answer 7

I think adoption is a great idea. My mom & step dad want to adopt as well but the prices are way too much for them right now. They shouldn't be as high so more people could give them loving homes! Good Luck with it.

Answer 8

I have adopted 7 children and I did it through the fost/adopt programin the state. If the expense worries you are you sure you could afford to adopt?? Kids are very expensive.

Answer 9

You can start out by being a foster parent first. There are tons of kids needing foster parents, Many of these kids are placed for adoption after wards. If you contact your local Department of Welfare and ask them how you would go about becoming a foster parent they will point you in the right direction for your state. Please keep in mind though kids in foster care usually have some emotional problems. There lives have no been easy. When you go the foster care route to adopt, costs are either nothing or very very low. Good luck to you.

Answer 10

i think adoption is great. there are so many kids out there who have never heard the words"I love you". people who adopt make such a big difference in their lives. especially older kids. nobody wants them. they just want babies. when i get older, i'm gonna have a few of my own kids but i'm also gonna adopt the throw away kids. the ones that nobody wants because of their age or because of their past. every child deserves to be loved. and event though it costs a lot, it is totally worth it. if you want to adopt, go ahead and do it. you won't regret it.