Calling Ohio members

whiteroses05 · July 2013

I am wondering how much infant adoption costs in Ohio. I am also wondering of cost internationally. My husband and I have been ttc our first child for two years and I am now starting to think that adoption maybe another option. Please let me know of any good resources and what you found cost wise.

maryoosa · July 2013

There is an agency, Adoption Star, that works in Ohio that has sliding scale fees. I don't know how state-oriented fees are. We're in NYC, working with an expectant mom in NYC through a private agency assisted adoption (they didn't match us, we matched on our own) and if placement occurs, in total, our adoption will cost us just under $32,000.

kva11isho · July 2013

I think it really depends on what agency you work with. We're working with an agency in northern Ohio and it will be about $26,000. We don't know exactly because we aren't matched yet and don't know what the legal fees will be. I'd suggest starting by having a few phone conferences or attending an info meeting or two with some agencies you're looking to work with. Good luck!

https://weareuntilforever.blogspot.com

sarahtoledo · July 2013

Hello fellow Ohioan! We are working with Catholic Charities of Northwest Ohio, and their sliding scale ranges from $8-15K for adoption fees. You need to add the cost of home study and application/training, but what I like is that it is all really spread out, from application to finalization.

A highly recommended agency is Adoption Link in Yellow Springs. Total costs somewhere around $11-13K. All for DIA.

We are also working with a Detroit-area agency with similar fees. They're out there if you look!

sarahtoledo · July 2013

I posted a reply with lower-cost agencies and hope it shows up eventually.

sarahtoledo · July 2013

Third time's a charm? We are in Ohio and have found three agencies with costs ranging from $8-15K. Hoping this actually posts.

IRR · July 2013

Sorry to hijack this post, but I am unable to start a NEW DISCUSSION on these new boards. Anyone else having this issue?

SoSweet06 · July 2013

No idea about domestic infant adoption, but international adoption costs shouldn't really vary from state to state. Things like your home study might vary a little (Ours was $1400; a friend's in Minnesota was $2500) but most costs are pretty consistent from state to state.

LO95 · July 2013

I'm in Ohio and adoption down the line is really on my mind.

I wonder--- Those of you in Ohio--- What is adoption here like?! Is foster-to-adopt a nightmare? Is it impossible to do a domestic adoption? I don't know much about it and I'd like to hear about anyone's story.

kva11isho · July 2013

LO95 said:

I'm in Ohio and adoption down the line is really on my mind.

I wonder--- Those of you in Ohio--- What is adoption here like?! Is foster-to-adopt a nightmare? Is it impossible to do a domestic adoption? I don't know much about it and I'd like to hear about anyone's story.

We started our domestic infant adoption process in October, 2012 with an agency in northern Ohio. Right now we are home study approved and waiting to be matched. So far we have had 8 birth families look at our profile and choose another family. I've been told it's an average of 15 times your book is shown, and 6 - 24 months waiting. Our home study was approved in January, so technically we've only been waiting to be matched for about 6 months - I'm not overly concerned yet (but extremely anxious) since it's still relatively early for us. The process really hasn't been terrible - frustrating at times, yes, but not difficult to complete.

I would definitely suggest researching a few agencies (local and national) as well as your county's Childrens Services department. We attended a meeting with our county, but they no longer offer "straight" adoption - only foster to adopt, which we aren't looking at right now. Attend a few informational meetings or set up conference calls/skype interviews until you get all the information you need!

Not to self promote, but if you click the "Timeline" link at the top of our blog, there is a straight forward list of everything we have done since begining our process. Link should be below.

Good luck!

Katie - https://weareuntilforever.blogspot.com

LO95 · July 2013

kva11isho Thanks! And lots of good wishes to you.

kva11isho · August 2013

@LO95 good luck to you, too! Don't hesitate to reach out if you need more info or just need someone to talk to!

Mar14 · August 2013

Good luck!

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