Fee Schedule

Fee Schedule

DOMESTIC ADOPTION FEES

EFFECTIVE November 1, 2022

 

Domestic Adoption Home Study Fee: $3,000

        -First half due prior to second meeting

        -Second half due prior to release of report 

Annual Home Study Update: $350

Second Adoption Home Study: $1,500

       -Adopting a subsequent child within three years of initial home study

        ** must be up to date on all required documentation

Home Study Addendum (ex new home, new member of household, etc...): $150

Birthparent Services: $3,000 

        -Due when matched with Birthparents


Placement Fee for ABC Adoptions: 

        -ABC matches Adoptive Parents and Birth Parents

                Sliding Scale based on annual income:

  • Less than $70,000                                           $10,000
  • $70,001 to $110,000                                         $12,000
  • $110,001 and over                                            $14,000  

 

-                 - First half of the placement fee is due within fourteen business days of placement.

                  - Second half is due prior to finalization  


Placement Fee for Identified Illinois Adoptions: $8,000

        - For placements that the Adoptive Parents find Birth Parents independently of ABC

 

Placement Fee for Interstate Placement: $8,000

        - Baby born in Illinois, Adoptive Parents live outside of Illinois

        - Includes Interstate Compact Packet Preparation

     

 

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

 

Report of Investigation

        -$350 if homestudy was completed by ABC

        - $500 if home study was completed by another agency

 

Mileage Reimbursement:

        - Travel outside of Bloomington/Normal

       - Mileage fees are based on the current Federal rate and is subject to change

 

Birthparent Living Expenses: Varies per client

 

Adoption Training & Background Clearances: Paid to vendors 

 

Legal services and court costs: Paid to attorney

 

Social Media/Marketing fee for non ABC families wanting to utlize ABC for outreach and marketing: $500

 

Expedited Report: $250

        - If your report needs to be expedited, please speak with your Adoption Specialist.  Each case is up to the

          Director's discretion and depends on availability.  


PLEASE NOTE: All fees are subject to change without notice. If services are provided, fees are not refundable.