The average cost of adopting a child through our fos-adopt program is about $2,000 total. This cost includes: Pre-adoption education and training (no charge) FCCA's home study fee: $1,500.
How long does adoption take in Alabama?
Entering into an adoption opportunity through private domestic adoption can take a few weeks or a few months after expectant parents view your adoption profile. Generally, 75 percent of American Adoptions' active waiting families are placed with a child within 1 to 12 months.
How do I start the adoption process in Alabama?
- STEP 1 – Meeting Adoption Requirements. ...
- STEP 2 – Application Submittal. ...
- STEP 3 – Trauma Informed Partnering for Permanence and Safety. ...
- STEP 4 – Your Approval as An Adoptive Resource. ...
- STEP 5 – Background Information & Pre-Placement Visits. ...
- STEP 6 – Legal Action. ...
- STEP 7 – Adoption: A Life Long Process.
How much does it really cost to adopt a child?
According to Child Welfare Information Gateway, working with a private agency to adopt a healthy newborn or baby or to adopt from another country can cost $5,000 to $40,000. Some agencies have a sliding scale based on the prospective adoptive parent's income.