What does adoption cost? If my birthmother decides to parent, do I loose any or all of my fee?
The cost of adoption is dependent upon the services provided. Does your agency provide the birthmother to you, or does your agency require that you provide your own birthmother? What services are provided to the birthmother and what services are provided to the adoptive parents? The important consideration in cost is to determine what is actually included in the fee. An agency may appear to have a low fee, but the actual expense may be far higher when adoptive parents are asked to cover expenses over and above the agency fee. You should ask if the agency fee covers all medical, hospital, legal, and birthmother expenses. You should ask what will happen to your adoption fee if a birthmother decides to parent. Is any or all of your adoption fee at risk? In the State of Texas, a licensed agency may provide assistance to birthmothers for living expenses. This can include rent, utilities, groceries, transportation and clothing.
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