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
| Adoption application | $250 |
| Home study (1600A applicant) | $2,250 |
| Home study (1800A applicant) | $3,000 |
| *Home study update 1 | $1,250 |
| Dossier paperwork & notarization services (Russia & Nepal only) |
$500 |
| Addendum/update to home study when home visit is required | $250 |
| Fee for any other addendum to home study | $100 |
| **Post placement | $250 per visit |
| Court report Education fee |
$300 |
*Home Study update if original study was not conducted by St. Mary’s or second international adoption study through St. Mary’s.
**Number of visits determined by country of origin, total reflects average of 3 visits.
All fees are revised as of June 2010 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 $12,150 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.
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.