I was adopted and i have always wanted to adopt. After watching a documentary a few years ago, I felt a calling to adopt from Bulgaria.
International adoptions are notoriously expensive and Bulgaria is no different. It is, however, significantly less expensive than many other countries where it can cost upwards of $50,000 to adopt. The adoption agency I will be using has posted their fees: Application Fee $1,000 *Program Fee $6,000 *Home Study Review (for out of state clients) $250 *Placement Fee $4500 *Post Adoption Report Fee $1,000 (Utah clients) or $800 (out of state clients) Home Study (Utah) $1500 Home Study (Out of State) Varies from State to State Foreign Fees (will vary due to the exchange rate) $7,800$6,500 (Special Needs) Filing of USCIS paperwork $775 Fingerprinting $85/person Apostille of documents $500 Airfare to Bulgaria $800-$1400/person* Food and Accommodations in Bulgaria $100-$170/day* Visa Interview $400 Medical Exam $100 Fed-Ex Fees $500***
This totals $23,560 before the cost of home study. I also didn't include airfare or food/accommodations in that final number as I have been saving frequent flyer miles.
Any amount that anyone would like to help with would be amazing.
Thank you so much for your consideration.
Courtney
Picture is of my mother and me.
