International Adoption Fees
For more than a century, St. Mary’s has helped to build loving families. As a non-profit agency, we rely on charitable contributions and fundraising to make our adoptions more affordable. The costs of serving our families through education, counseling and maternity assistance are greater than the fees collected. Please review the following summary and feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.
International Adoption
|
I-600 |
SERVICE |
I-800 |
DUE |
|
$250 |
Adoption application |
$250 |
With completed application |
|
$2,250 |
Home study fee |
$3,000 |
At time of application-prior to first home study meeting |
| $500 | Expedited home study fee | $500 | Expedited home study fee |
| $300 | Program administration fee | $300 | Program administration fee |
|
$1,250 |
Home study fee for 2nd adoption - only if the original study was conducted by St. Mary’s. |
$2,000 |
At time of application-prior to first home study meeting |
|
$1,250 |
Update to home study when changing countries – only if the original study was conducted by St. Mary’s |
$2,000 |
At time of application-prior to first home study meeting |
|
$250 |
Addendum/update to home study where a home visit is required. |
$250 |
At time of services |
|
$100 |
Fee for any other addendum required for a home study where no home visit is required |
$100 |
At time of services |
|
$250 Per visit |
Supervision (minimum of 3 visits) |
$250 Per visit |
At completion of home study |
|
$500 |
Russian adoptions only. This additional charge is incurred for Dossier paperwork and Notarization services. |
N/A |
At time of services |
|
$300 |
Court report |
$300 |
At time of services |
|
CONVERSION I-600 to I-800 CURRENT CLIENTS ONLY |
SERVICE |
DUE |
|
$1,000 |
I600 Conversion to I800 Home study fee (original I600 home study was conducted by St. Mary’s) |
At time of application, prior to first home study meeting |
|
$250 |
Addendum/update to home study where a home visit is required |
At time of services |
|
$100 |
Fee for any other Addendum required for a home study where no home visit is require |
At time of services |
|
$250 Per visit |
Supervision (minimum of 3 visits) |
At completion of home study |
|
$300 |
Court report |
At time of services |
All fees are revised as of May 2012 and are subject to change.
Learn more about the St. Mary’s refund policy.
As a taxpayer, adoptive parents might be eligible for a full tax credit (or refund) of $12,650 against personal income tax liability for any expenses related to a child's adoption in a calendar year. Please consult your tax adviser and visit the Internal Revenue Service web site, for further information.
Go to St. Mary’s Adoption Information Links for information on financial assistance for adoptive families.
St. Mary’s Services is an Illinois, licensed, nonprofit adoption agency. We are committed to providing professional, knowledgeable services.
Legal Fees of Adoption
St. Mary’s provides clients with referrals to experienced adoption attorneys. Legal fees can range from $1,200 to $2,000 and are paid directly to the attorney. Legal fees are in addition to any adoption fees incurred.
