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07.13.08, 05:44 AM General Topics
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Does anyone know how much money dh and I should put aside if we wanted to adopt a child from asia? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 07.13.08, 05:44 AM Flag
 

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If you're serious about, consult a lawyer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 06:02 AM Flag
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I don't think money is the issue anymore there are many other issues now [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 06:10 AM Flag
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If you mean how much the adoption will cost it depends on the Country but I would say between $25,000 and $35,000. You can go look at some of the agency websites and they can give you the specifics. I recommend Wide Horizons for Children (WHFC). I hope this helps. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 06:47 AM Flag
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there is so much reading and research you need to do -- money is really the least of the whole process. and if you make less than like $150K or something you get a tax credit. which country in asia? I agree with other poster -- find a reputable agency and read A LOT. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 06:49 AM Flag
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30-40K? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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Probably in the 30k area. The wait time has increased significantly, so that's something to look into as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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Assuming that you mean all of Asia not just China…..China is in the $30-35 all in range, est. wait time is now about 3 years (after the 6 months to get the dossier in). Vietnam and Thailand have similar costs and shorter wait times, but the programs’ timelines and overall viability are in jeopardy (due to people moving out of China into their programs). Cambodia is closed (due to violations). South Korea has a long established program and the children are well cared for and in great shape, it's generally (somewhat) more expensive than China but they have limitations on the parent’s age which doesn't allow some folk to adopt from there. Some programs offer Mongolian adoption but those are new and a bit dicey. Your best bet is to go with an established agency that has lots of programs and figure out what combo of costs, and timing etc..work best for you and your family. If you are open to Africa not just Asia, Ethiopia has good options in terms of timing. Good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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see if your company has an adoption assistance program. Mine will give an employee $8K or so to help defray costs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.20.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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