In an effort to be transparent and since we are doing some fundraising for this adoption, we wanted to share with you a breakdown of the fees - they are not due all at once. We have never shared it like this and thought it would be helpful but it is also really hard for us - we tend to be fairly private on these types of things. :)
Application fee to BAAS - $500 (pd.)
Homestudy Update - $1,200 (pd.)
Due when Homestudy submitted - $1,750 (pd.)
Family fee due when approved with BAAS - $600 (pd.)
1-800a Application Fee - $890 (pd.)
Document Authentication & Courier Service - $450 (pd.)
Due when Dossier sent to CCCWA (China Center for Children's Welfare & Adoption) - $2,800 (pd.)
Due with application to CCCWA - $600 (pd.)
Dossier with CCCWA - $800 (pd.)
BLAS for translation - $350 (pd.)
IA Specialist - $450 (pd.)
Post-Placement Pre-pay - $900 (pd.)
Emmarie's Visa - $285 (pd.)
Our Visas - $350 (pd.)
Government Fees to China - $7,500
- orphanage fee - $5680 (pd.)
- province fees - approx $1,500
Travel Expenses - approx. $4,200
- $3,980 (pd.)
Airfare - $3,000-$5,000
- $3,817 (pd.)
Misc. fingerprinting & paperwork fees - approx. $700
TOTAL ESTIMATED ADOPTION EXPENSES: $26,500-29,500
