I was born without a uterus and found out at age 16. The thought of not having kids at the time wasn't as devistating as it is now. I have 2 older sisters that say they will have one for me, but i feel that i would owe them for the rest of my life. that is why i am thinking about adopting. just wondering how easy/hard the process was.
2006-12-19 10:44:18 · 14 answers · asked by doodles 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Domestic: http://adoption.about.com/od/financialmatters/a/domadoptcost.htm
International:
http://adoption.about.com/od/financialmatters/a/interadoptcosts.htm
They can get pretty expensive, but I commend you for looking to adoption. I think its somewhat sad to see people trying so hard to have babies, and then there are people who CAN have them, and give them up! Props to you for helping this cause...
I am in the middle of adopting a foster child that has been living with me and it is so rewarding.... GOOD LUCK and God BLess!
2006-12-19 12:15:10 · answer #1 · answered by eric 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With every state there are different rules and policies for adoption
Well with every adoption there are forms and tests and inspections. You will have to go on a interview process that includes all this paper work including a criminal background check. They want to know if you have a job, how much money you make, do you have any major health problems. some want medical records etc.. Then they do a home inspection to make sure you have a decent home for the child. After all of that you would get a trail period with the child. like a foster parent. And a month or two down the line you could make it final with the okay of caseworker and a judge. Most places do not charge you to adopt however they might make you pay for the criminal background check and filing fees. Good luck.
2006-12-19 19:20:00 · answer #2 · answered by ondike05 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Private adoption (a child who has never been in foster care, handled though a lawyer or adoption agency most often) is more expensive than adopting a child through the foster care system. Either way, you will need to pass a criminal background check and have a homestudy completed. If you adopt through the foster care system, you will also have to take the classes required by your state to be a foster or adoptive parent. It is not a "difficult" process perse, but can be very emotionally draining as you have to explain a lot of personal things to total strangers and there is often a lot of waiting involved.
2006-12-20 14:17:26 · answer #3 · answered by wisegirl1204 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was always curious about international adoption after I nannyed for a family with a little girl from China. I looked into it and it varies. the most inexpensive country, I have found is Kazahkstan, Ethiopia and El Salvador. Russia is rather expensive and you do not get medical records. China is the most expensive, $25-35,000 and have just recently enforced new policies, such as no obese parents, no single parents, cant be over 50, cant be on anti-depressents, etc. Also, with Russia and Estonia, you have to visit twice. You meet your child the first time, leave them, and then go back for a second trip. Places like Columbia allow the mothers to care for their children until they are adopted, which is amazing for the childs development and bonding skills. The family I worked for what got ther daughter from China spent months rehabilitating her, getting her to bond, etc. Of the cheaper countries, they are from $15-20,000. I don't know about domestic adoptions....
2006-12-20 23:19:08 · answer #4 · answered by Sarah A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am infertile and adopted a newborn just under a year ago. the total cost was around 20k. you need to research what age, ethnic background, health and mental issues you are comfortable with. there are no right or wrong answers to these questions either. decide if you want to go the domestic or international route. if you are interested in adopting an older child your local foster care should be more than willing to direct you in the right direction. best of luck to you. adopting is the best experience you can have. that child will fill you life with light you didn't know was missing.
2006-12-21 02:53:40 · answer #5 · answered by i wonder 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well my aunt adopted 2 children a while back because she started menapause at age 16 and it cost 13 years ago over 20,000 dollars. Adopting is not cheap if you go through the right process. you need to get lawyers and there is TONS of paperwork involved and they also need to make sure you will be a fit mother (i'm sure you are) but they are very strict about these things. I It's a very hard process but it'll be worth it in the end :).
2006-12-19 21:57:03 · answer #6 · answered by Samantha M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The average cost of adopting a child in the United States varies according to the type of placement:
* Public agency adoptions, where children are adopted from the foster care system: $0--$2,500.
* Private agency adoption: $4,000--$30,000 or more.
* Independent adoption: $8,000--$30,000 or more.
* Adopting a child from another country through either a private agency or an independent adoption: $7,000--$25,000 or more.
This might also give you an idea: The IRS Adoption tax credit has limits like this: "...if we assume the dollar limit for the year is $10,000 and you paid $9,000 in qualifying adoption expenses for a final adoption, while your employer paid $4,000 of additional qualifying adoption expenses, you may be able to claim a credit of up to $9,000 and also exclude up to $4,000."
2006-12-19 19:52:03 · answer #7 · answered by naniwako 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are willing to take an older child (not a baby) it is not hard at all!! We adopted through our local dept. of human services. We had to go through 10 classes (very good ones i might add - VERY informative). We had to go through a background check. It did not cost a thing, but a little time. Our son was 6 when we adopted him. We love him and he is all ours. You will have to answer a ton of questions on a questionnaire that will match you with a child. This ensures less failed adoptions (yes-- people actually give them back -can ya believe it?)
hope this helps
2006-12-19 18:55:44 · answer #8 · answered by jamocha 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I won't repeat everything that everyone else has already reported, but I just really wanted to highly recommend adopting. When I was growing up my parents were foster parents and also adopted 7 children that were in their care. It's always so so sad to see children being tossed from one foster home to another. Everyone only ever wants babies. I would really say to adopt an oldre child, even if they are only 4 or 5. They deserve a fantastic home.
2006-12-19 21:43:59 · answer #9 · answered by Mish B 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A domestic adoption runs between 18-20 thousand dollars, and if you adopt from another country it runs between 20-50 thousand dollars, but if you adopt children that are in foster care you might pay 2 thousand dollars.
2006-12-19 20:09:23 · answer #10 · answered by April B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋