{"id":1263,"date":"2022-08-16T14:59:53","date_gmt":"2022-08-16T18:59:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/floridaadoptionattorney.com\/?p=1263"},"modified":"2022-08-16T15:00:40","modified_gmt":"2022-08-16T19:00:40","slug":"navigating-adoption-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/floridaadoptionattorney.com\/blog\/navigating-adoption-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigating the Cost of Adoption"},"content":{"rendered":"

Navigating the Cost of Adoption<\/h1>\n

Adoption costs in the U.S. vary widely<\/a> and can cost anywhere from $0 to $50,000 or more, depending on the type of adoption.\u00a0 Money to help defray the cost of adoption is available from both governmental and private-sector sources. These are the major ones:<\/p>\n

Federal and state adoption assistance for children in foster care<\/u><\/h4>\n

Federal and state governments offer adoption\u00a0subsidies<\/a>\u00a0for children adopted from foster care. To be eligible, the child must meet certain criteria, which can vary from state to state. \u201cThe term \u2018eligible\u2019 most frequently refers to children who are older; are part of a sibling group; or have specific physical, emotional, or developmental needs.<\/p>\n

Federal tax credits for adoption<\/u><\/h4>\n

The federal government provides a tax credit to adoptive parents.\u00a0Eligible expenses include:<\/p>\n