Adoption Fees

Total adoption fees vary depending on the range and type of adoption services provided by the agency, the adoption program selected, and the related adoption expenses including travel. If you are comparing fees between different agencies, it is important to note exactly which services are included.

Fee payments are scheduled throughout the process, based on the stage of the adoption. Wide Horizons For Children (WHFC) adoption services and fees are grouped into three stages:

Pre-Placement

• New Family Registration — Non-refundable; this fee is waived for returning WHFC families
• Agency Fee — Part I and II
• Home Study Services — Not applicable to Placement Services families

Child Placement

• Program Services - Coordinating WHFC domestic or international program services with overseas partners, country-specific education, case management and support, dossier assistance, translations, child referral, travel support, and post-placement reporting
• Charitable Fee - Supports WHFC's worldwide mission

Post-Placement

• Post-Placement Services — Includes post-placement visits, reports, and clinical services support as required by state regulations and foreign governments. Not applicable to Placement Services families