EFFECTIVE September 1, 2021
Domestic Adoption Home Study Fee: $3,000
Annual Home Study Update: $350
Second Adoption Home Study: $1,500
Adopting a subsequent child within three years of initial home study
Birthparent Services: $3,000
Due when matched with Birthparents
Placement Fee for ABC Adoptions:
ABC matches Adoptive Parents and Birth Parents
- Includes Post-Placement Visits
Sliding Scale based on annual income:
$0-$70,000 - $10,000
$70,001 to $110,000 - $12,000
$110,001 and over - $14,000
- The first half of the placement fee is due within fourteen days following placement.
- The second half is due prior to finalization (we are unable to release required court documents until there is a zero balance).
Placement Fee for Identified Illinois Adoptions: $6,000
- For placements that the Adoptive Parents find Birth Parents independently of ABC
Placement Fee for Interstate Placement: $8,000
- Baby born in Illinois
- Includes Interstate Compact Packet Preparation
Interstate Compact Packet Preparation for Illinois Families: (Included in home study fee)
Post-Placement Visits – Domestic Adoptions: $350/Each (if home study was completed by ABC)
- Illinois requires 3 post placement visits prior to finalization
- If finalizing in another State, requirements could differ
Post-Placement Visits - Domestic Adoptions: $500/Each (if home study was completed by another agency)
- Illinois requires 3 post placement visits prior to finalization
- If finalizing in another State, requirements could differ
Mileage Reimbursement: $0.58/mile
- Travel outside of Bloomington/Normal
Birthparent Living Expenses: Varies per client
Adoption Training & Background Clearances: Paid to vendors
Legal services and court costs: Paid to attorney
PLEASE NOTE: All fees are subject to change without notice. If services are provided, fees are not refundable.