We’re beyond excited to share that we’re growing our family again through adoption! Giving Judah the gift of a sibling has been a long-held dream, and we’re overjoyed to be on this journey once more.
As we embark on this process, we’re often asked where exactly the expenses for adoption go. For this specific adoption, here’s a breakdown of the costs we’re covering:
Home study update: $1,000 Agency application fee: $750 Profile book: $250 (we made our own this time but had to purchase a DIY guide) Expectant mother expenses: $45,000–55,000 (This covers their cost of living, including housing, groceries, doctor’s appointments, counseling, lawyers, and social work fees throughout and after the pregnancy.) Post placement fees $2,000.
Finally, we know that adoption is expensive, but we're thrilled to be working with an ethical agency where each expectant mother is cared for and counseled by staff who help them make the best decision for their baby. We are so grateful for your support as we take this next step and can’t wait to introduce our growing family to all of you!
Hi Friends! We wish we had a big or exciting update to share, but things have been pretty quiet on the adoption front. First, we want to say how incredibly grateful we are for every donation and all the support we've received so far—it truly means the world to us so thank you!!! So far, we’ve seen very few adoption cases come through, but we’re staying hopeful that things will pick up soon. In the meantime, we’ve been hard at work applying for grants and continuing our fundraising efforts.
One challenge we've faced with grants is that they often base eligibility on national averages for the cost of living. While we are incredibly thankful for our income, living in Seattle means that our expenses are higher than the national average. Unfortunately, this can make it look like we don’t need the support—when in reality, we truly do.
We’re so thankful for your continued encouragement, prayers, and generosity during this waiting period. Your love and support mean everything to us as we navigate this journey toward growing our family.
