How much does it cost to adopt a baby in Pa, USA?

Question

I live in Pa if that helps. Im not looking for an exact cost just close enough. Please only answer if you know the answer or if you have ever adopted a baby yourself. Thanks!

Answer 1

Adopt out of foster care - it's free.

Answer 2

the coasts will be for clothes ,prams, buggys, high chairs,nursay ,toys,book,playpens

it can be very expensive

Answer 3

I'm adopted, so I don't know everything, but I know a few things.  It depends on whether you go through an agency or not, and whether the child is born or unborn, and if it's in or out of the country.  It's difficult to go through agencies, but just as difficult to do a private one.  You will need an attorney, and if you use an agency there will be fees for that.  Also, if the baby is unborn, usualy the adoptive parents will carry the cost of all the biological mother's medical expenses until the baby is born.  Also there are travel expenses if you choose to adopt outside of the country, which can take years and many trips.  Be prepared to pay a large sum of money. I would estimate between $20,000 to $100,000, depending on what you choose.  If you do a private adoption, you may be able to get away with less than that, and if things run smoothly with an agency it may cost less, but don't bank on it.  Adoption is expensive,  but worth it.  Take it from a very grateful woman who was unwanted as a child.  To know that someone could take you in and love you is amazing.  It's like you were the gift that someone had been waiting for all their life.