Fees and expenses

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Fees and expenses for adoption can vary.

Depending on which program you choose, adoption may cost nothing to $70,000 or more.

Adoption program	Activities	Estimated costs
Adopt BC Kids adoption	Homestudy Adoption education program Criminal record check Travel expenses if matched with a child or youth from another community	No cost (except travel expenses) Post Adoption Assistance may be available
Local infant agency adoption	Homestudy Adoption education program Birth family counselling Post-placement visits Legal fees Court filing fees	$20,000 to $30,000+
International adoption	Agency fees International partner agency fees Orphanage donation In-country consultant Legal fees	$30,000 to $70,000+
Foster parent adoption	Homestudy Adoption education program	No cost Post-adoption assistance may be available
Direct placement adoption	Pre-placement assessment Birth parent counselling	Starting at $10,000
Local relative / step-parent adoption	Lawyers fees	Fees vary depending on the complexity of the application
Adult adoption	Lawyers fees	Fees vary depending on the complexity of the application
Aboriginal custom adoption	Lawyers fees	Fees vary depending on the complexity of the application
Embryo adoption / donation	Clinic fees Medication Treatment fees	Varies

Birth parents

Fees for birth parents

There are no fees for birth parents placing through any program. BC agencies offer unbiased adoption counselling free of charge for expectant mothers and fathers and ongoing support for expectant parents who decide to make an adoption plan.

Under BC law, birth parents cannot be financially compensated.

Fees for genetic parents of embryo adoption/donation

While embryo storage fees may apply, there is no fee for genetic parents to donate their embryos through a clinic or embryo adoption program. Under Canadian law, persons cannot be reimbursed for the donation of embryos.

How do I apply to adopt?

The application process for MCFD and agency adoptions can vary.

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The matching process

Finding the right families for kids who wait.