There are many things to consider when taking the first steps to adopt a baby through domestic adoption or adopting a child in foster care. One important question prospective parents may ask is: What is the best kind of adoption – open or closed? But what does it mean to have an open adoption and how does one figure out which option is best for them? Here are some things to keep in mind when considering open adoption vs. closed adoption.
What is an open adoption?
How much does adoption cost?
Riley tells families in California to expect the total cost of domestic adoption to be around $40,000. That includes the agency fee, attorney fees, home study, and birth mother expenses, which can be about $10,000. Independent adoption can cost a little less about $34,000, according to American Adoptions.
Foster care adoption, however, has little to no cost for parents. In both foster care and domestic adoption, parents can apply for financial aid, request employer assistance or get a tax credit, according to the Child Welfare Information Gateway.
For more information on Foster adoption, visit VoiceforAdoption.com
