Adoption Fees

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As a private, licensed adoption agency, we care committed to providing quality adoption services in the same caring, professional atmosphere that has been our trademark since 1953. 
 
Our income is primarily derived from two sources: adoption fees and donations.  Adoption fees alone do not cover the cost of each adoption.  We must rely on the generosity of our donors, including individual contributors and supporters of our fundraising efforts.
 
Fees are not due all at once.  Rather, payments are made in 5 installments throughout the adoption process.  You can move through the assessment process at your own pace.  We have some adoptive parents that choose to proceed through each step as quickly as possible and others who take some time to save finances before they proceed to the next step.

Fee Breakout for Adoptive Parents

Orientation Meeting  (FREE)

Registration (Preliminary Application Fee)  -   $25.00

Enrollment  - $500.00

Seminars     – $2750.00

Individual Assessment Fee – $2750.00

Home Assessment & Certification Fee  -   (7% of Gross Annual Income -not to exceed $15,000)

Placement, Post Placement & Finalization Fee   –    $5000.00

 

EXAMPLE of Fees for a household with a combined annual gross of $100,000.00 is as follows:

11,000.00 + $7,000.00 (7%  of gross annual income) = $18,000.00

The total fee for adoption through is IPAS is $11,000 plus 7% of your gross annual income, with the 7% not to exceed $15,000.  Please give us a call if you have any questions about the fee schedule.
 
 The Federal Government also provides an Adoption Tax Credit of up to $13,170, depending on your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI).  We recommend that adoptive families consult with a tax advisor to see IRS Form 8839 for information on how the Tax Credit works for them. The Adoption Tax Credit can significantly reduce the net average cost for qualifying adoptive families.