There are many factors that determine the final cost of an adoption. While some costs are predicitable, such as agency fees, there are also many other factors that will vary depending on the adoption situation. For example, while some expectant mothers either qualify for Medicaid, or have their own medical insurance, others will need to have their medical bills pertaining to the pregnancy and birth paid for by the adoptive family. Likewise, some expectant mothers are unable to work during the last weeks of their pregnancy and may need assistance with their living expenses, while others will not need this assistance. It is variable factors like these that make it difficult to predict how much an adoption will cost.

However, American Adoptions also understands the importance of making adoption affordable for waiting families. Becuase of this, American Adoptions allows each family to set a cap on their adoption costs, ensuring they are only shown to expectant mothers whose needs fall within their budget.

American Adoptions does not provide its fee structure online. For information regarding our adoption programs, visit Our Programs or call us at 1-800-ADOPTION.

According to the National Council for Adoption, domestic adoptions can cost $8,000-$40,000, although the lower estimate typically is for step parent adoptions.  With private adoptions, families should expect costs ranging from $25,000-$35,000. In comparison, according to Adoptive Families magazine, the estimated cost for a China adoption – which is the No.1 nation for international adoption in the U.S. – is $20,000 to $30,000. The estimated cost for a Russia adoption is estimated to cost $30,000-$50,000.