Adoption ABC's: Financing Your Adoption

Adoption can be a significant financial undertaking for a family. Wide Horizons For Children offers competitive fees for adoption services and financial support for families who can demonstrate a financial need.

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 for the stated fee.

Additionally, there are a variety of opportunities available to families for financial assistance:

• WHFC Financial Assistance Programs
• General Adoption Funding Resources
• Government Tax Credits and Deductions

Please call Wide Horizons For Children for more detailed information about our fees or request an introductory information packet.

In general, adoption services and fees are grouped into three areas:

Pre-Placement

• New Family Registration
• Agency Fee – Part I & II
• Home Study Services

Child Placement

• Program Services - WHFC domestic or international program services coordination with overseas partners, country-specific education, case management & support, dossier assistance, translations, child referral, travel support and post-placement report processing.
• Humanitarian Aid Fee - Supports WHFC’s humanitarian aid efforts worldwide.

Post-Placement

• Post-Placement Services -Includes post-placement visits, reports, clinical services support as required by regulations and foreign governments.

On average, the total cost of an adoption, whether international or domestic, will be between $15,000 and $30,000. For some programs, travel expenses would be an additional cost.

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