Lesson 6: Financing and Government Assistance
In order to adopt, you may have to budget, save, or finance. But, the value of your investment, a life enriched by a child, can never be measured! We will assist you as you determine your adoption budget; it’s important that you remain honest with yourself about how much you can afford to budget, save, or pay back. We’ll also guide you as you navigate adoption fees and financing.
You will learn about:
- Developing a budget
- Keeping track of your expenses
- Typical fees for a facilitator, public agency, or domestic adoption
- Home study fees
- Birth mother expenses
- Legal fees
- Fundraising ideas