What are the costs involved in international adoption?

The cost of international adoption can vary greatly depending on the country from which you are adopting and can range anywhere from $7,000 to $50,000 or more. In California, international adoption fees typically include, but are not limited to, processing and paperwork fees, agency fees, travel costs, and in-country fees. These can include required fees to an adoption agency, to an attorney, and to foreign government officials who must approve the legal paperwork- sometimes these fees can add up quickly. In addition, adoptive parents may need to provide for additional housing or transportation costs while in the country of adoption. California has laws that protect adoptive parents from paying unreasonably high fees by prohibiting adoptive parents from entering into agreements with attorneys or adoption agencies that require payment of fees in advance of services rendered or that exceed the fair market value for services. It is important to research prospective adoption agencies and attorneys to ensure fees are reasonable. Additionally, some private or public adoption agencies may offer reduced fees in order to ensure international adoptions are accessible for all families.

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