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CHILD ADOPTION
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No. 15
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(Updated JAN-25-2009)
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With an estimated 120,000 child adoptions in the U.S. Each year,
clearly child adoption is becoming a popular choice for new parents.
Parents considering adopting a child might be concerned about the
costs involved in the process. Of course, any form of parenthood
comes with additional expenses, the costs facing parents looking to
adopt can be initally higher. Luckily, there are a number of
different types of adoptions available and can be used to budget the
process. Below is chart showing the cost range for each type of
adoption:
Adoption Costs By Type
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Adoptions from Foster Care
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$0 - $2,500
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Intercountry Adoptions
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$7,000 - $30,000
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Licensed Private Agency Adoptions
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$5,000 - $40,000+
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Facilitated/Unlicensed Adoptions
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$5,000 - $40,000+
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Independent Adoptions
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$8,000 - $40,000+
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For more information see
Facts
for Families #4 "The Depressed Child,"
#5
"Child Abuse - The Hidden Bruises,"
#8
"Children and Grief,"
#24
"Know When to Seek Help for Your Child,"
#52
"Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation," and
#64,
"Foster Care."
This article was written by Tim
Manasterski, a Metrodaycare.com staff member.
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