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
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:
- - 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
- 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: $0.625/mile
- 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 expediated, 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.