We knew from the beginning we wanted to write on the financial aspects of our adoption & here it is! We hope this post will help answer some questions you may have- how much our adoption will cost, what the cost will cover, why we are fundraising, and how much we need to raise. We want to be upfront about this fundraising process for a couple of reasons. One is because we are already getting asked these questions so often. Second, our hope is to educate people about the adoption process and that includes the financial part of it. And finally, we want the people involved in our fundraising to know the details about what their giving is going towards.
How much will the adoption cost?
Currently, the average U.S. adoption is typically somewhere between $30,000 and $60,000. We are expecting our adoption to be $40,000 since we will be finding our birth mother through an agency rather than on our own. We aren’t sure what the final expense will be yet, but as of now, we are expecting for it to be this amount. It is important to note that one family’s cost to adopt may be completely different from another’s. The cost will vary depending on the specific situation surrounding our birth mother that we match with!
What does that cost cover?
Pre-natal care for the birthmother (everything from housing, utilities, food, maternity clothes, toiletries, etc.)
Transportation to and from doctor’s appointments
Counseling for the birth parent(s)
Case Administration
Birth Certificates
Medical and Hospital, Doctor, radiology, lab, epidural expenses limited to pregnancy and childbirth related medical expenses for the mother
Baby’s Medical Expenses
Legal Fees
Post-Placement Fees
Why fundraise?
To be completely transparent, we just don’t have the money! When we started researching and praying about the adoption journey, we were VERY intimidated about the cost. We began trying to be creative and save in different areas of our monthly budget but also came to the conclusion that we would have to rely on the generosity of others. We are holding onto the promise that, from the beginning, God was calling us to adoption and that He is going to make a way for us to bring our baby home.
How much do you need to raise?
Our goal is to raise $30,000. We are also planning on applying for adoption grants once our home study is approved to aid in the overall cost!
The financial aspect is something that easily scares a lot of families away from adoption and could have for us as well. Adoption is costly, plain and simple. Financially AND emotionally. But, our adoption as a child of God was costly. It cost Jesus His life. Even in this aspect, the Lord understands us. He understands our struggle in a real way and we are clinging to this for comfort. We hope this post has given you a little more insight into why we are fundraising. Please contact us with any questions you may have!