Why do foreign adoptions cost so much?
Agency fees, the smallest component of the overall cost, cover the handling of the entire adoption procedure. This includes the processing of all required U.S. and foreign government documents by experienced adoption agents. Also included is the home study and post placement handling by a qualified social worker and post placement specialist. WIA is committed to holding agency costs to a minimum to make foreign adoption affordable for as many families as possible. Other costs are beyond WIA’S control. Most foreign governments require a basic fee for adopting a child from their country. Added to this are foreign legal fees. Travel is expensive. Airline tickets alone range from $2,000 to $4,000 for you and your child, depending upon your destination and the time of year you travel.
