Adoption Costs

Here's a breakdown of our adoption expenses.

                                                                             

Christian Social Services of IL (application fee)               $300 paid

China Adoption With Love, Inc. (application fee)             $200 paid

Home Study Payment 1                                               $700 paid

Home Study Payment 2                                               $700 paid

Home Study Payment 3                                               $700 paid
Marriage Certificate                                                      $20 paid
USCIS Filing & Fingerprinting for 4                                $1,060 paid

Sec. of State (IL and WI)                                              $39 paid

Chinese Consulate (includes courier fees)                      $520 paid

China Adoption With Love, Inc. (dossier fee)                  $3,900 paid

CCCWA (China’s dossier fee)                                       $1,790 paid

Mia’s Passport                                                            $105 paid
China Adoption With Love, Inc. (referral fee)                  $700 paid 

China Visas for 3                                                        $480 paid
Postage                                                                     $150 paid
Post Adoption Reports (change in regulations)              $500 (refund pending)
Airfare – roundtrip for 3                                               $3687 paid

In China Travel (estimated)                                          $5,917 paid

In China Adoption and Gov’t Fees                                $1,800 ($425 pd.)

Orphanage Donation (required)                                     $5,700

In China Spending (meals, tips for drivers/guides, etc.)  $1,500
Hong Kong - train & hotel 2 nights                               $500

Airfare for Child – one way out of Hong Kong                 $1,242 paid

TOTAL                                                                       $31,710    

I will keep this list updated as fees are paid and estimated amounts become set amounts. I removed the child's visa and medical exam fees after learning that they are a part of the "In China Fees."