For Hopeful Adoptive Families
Cost of Adopting a Baby: What Hopeful Adoptive Families Pay
Domestic infant adoption fees for adoptive families vary based on your situation, the services you need, and the state law that applies. The total typically covers agency fees, home study, legal work, and approved birth mother support as allowed by state law. Contact us for a personalized estimate.
What Adoptive-Family Fees Typically Cover
- Agency feesCounseling, matching, case management
- Home studyBy a state-licensed provider in your home state
- Legal feesBirth-mother counsel + finalization
- Birth mother supportAs allowed by state law
- Pregnancy-related medical gapsNot covered by insurance
- Travel & miscellaneousEspecially for interstate placements through the ICPC
Every adoption is unique. Actual fees for your family are provided in writing at intake after a free consultation.
Federal Adoption Tax Credit
The IRS offers a federal adoption tax credit per child, adjusted annually. Visit IRS Form 8839 for the current figure, and consult your tax professional for advice on your situation.