The Adoption Process and Fees

 

So that you will better understand the entire adoption process and why we are under so much pressure to raise funds, below is an abbreviated (very abbreviated) timeline of the steps and the fees due at each step.  Fees vary depending on when you apply, changes in fees and other factors.

First 3-6 Months: Application and Dossier Phase

Submit application and sign and return agency agreement

1st Contract Fee: $3250

I-600A/I-800A filing and fingerprint: $830

Complete the home study

Compile all the paperwork for the Dossier

Adoption paper chase: $800-$1200

2nd Contract Fee: $3250

Dossier Registration: $990

Send the Dossier to agency

Dossier sent to China

Fees due: About $9,520

22-24 Months: Referral Phase

Dossier registered and translated into Chinese

CCAA (China Center for Adoption Affairs) matches a child with us

We receive a picture and info about our child

Return signed acceptance letter

 

12-14 Months: Travel and Adoption Phase

China Visa Service: $75

Visa to China: $260

Receive travel approval

Make travel arrangements

International Airfare: $2,200-$3,000

Travel to China to pick up our child

Donation to Orphanage: $3,000-$5,000

Legal and Process Fees: $1,600-$2,000

Other Expenses: $4,000-$5,000

Fees due for the last 2 phases: About $15,335

 

Grand Total of About $24,855

How You Can Help

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can see how quickly the funds need to be raised for all the various costs involved.  At times it can seem daunting, but we remember that God has always provided for our needs in the past and trust that He will provide for our needs in this adoption.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So Far...

Total raised through fundraising and donations: $207

 

 

 

"Thank you to those of you who have helped us so far, whether through a financial contribution or through prayer.  We can't express adequately with words how much it means to us."

Angela and Chip