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Originally Posted by arucker

my agency said also it's usually $25-$30,000 in expenses, but I don't know how that could be. Our application was $50.00 the homestudy is $1,500 lawyer fees range around $1,200 and placement in KY with their agency is $3,000. That's around $6,000. Where is all of the other money going towards? I know every state is different, but $30,000 just seems like alot to me. Has anyone else actually spent that on an adoption? And what was included in that fee?

Dh and I are just beginning the adoption process. Fortunately, we have quite a network locally of friends who had gone through adoption and we are planning on using the same agency they did (which just happens to be out of Washingon). Anyway, I was lurking and saw your post about the cost of adoption and I was curious as to whether or not you got an answer for where all the money seems to go. We also estimate spending $25,000 - $30,000. Any answers as to where all the cash goes??