To answer a common question: “How much does it cost to adopt from China, and where does the money go?”  Below is a generalized breakdown.

1. Application and Processing Fee Phase 1 = $2,550.00 [PAID]
2. Home Study Fee = $2,500.00 [PAID]
3. Dossier Process Fee + I-800A Fee = $3,500.00 [PAID]
4. Assignment Fee = $5,325.00 [PAID]
5. China Fees = $8,000.00 (incl. Orphanage Donation and Paperwork Fee) [Raised, to be Paid]
6. Estimated Travel Expenses = $7,700.00 [Raised, to be Paid]
7. Post-Placement Costs = ~$2,600.00 [Raised, to be Paid]
8. Additional Expenses = VARIES but realistically a couple of thousand dollars [OUT OF POCKET]

We are so grateful to everyone who has contributed to our journey!  A special thanks to Show Hope, Gift of Adoption Fund, JSC Foundation, and A Child Waits for the grants that will allow us to bring our daughter HOME!