ABC Infant Adoption provides comprehensive domestic adoption services. We are able to help Birthmothers and Adoptive Families throughout the U.S.
Our initial conversations with families involve discussing their goals and motivation and the different kinds of domestic adoptions. We share information about the steps in the process, legal and ethical responsibilities, medical risks, potential fees and expenses, financial risks, preparation for parenting through adoption education, and post-adoption services.
It is the goal of ABC Infant Adoption to bring together informed, confident and prepared birthparents and adoptive parents. We earn the trust of every family by being supportive, thorough and honest. Adoptive parents find ABC fees very affordable. If you have already matched with a birthmother, we can provide services “a la carte” to fit your particular needs.
Not every adoption plan comes to fruition; occasionally birthmothers change their minds about adoption, despite earlier intentions. ABC makes a concerted effort to inform and support birth and adoptive parents with candor and compassion throughout the process.
Typically the steps are:
- Contacting the agency for initial information gathering
- Sending in the application and reviewing the adoption services agreement.
- Preparing a home study with our social worker, if you are not already certified by Arizona or approved by your home state.
- Preparing a “profile” to share with prospective birthmothers for matching.
- Waiting for a birthmother and birthfather to select your profile.
- Agreeing upon the kind of adoption (open, closed, semi-open) and balancing expectations.
- Determining if the risks are acceptable and if yes, making a commitment; knowing that, despite intentions at the time of matching, birthparents in Arizona have the legal option of deciding against placement for three days after the birth of the child, prior to signing consents.
Fees and estimates for services include:
| Application Fee | $300 | Waived if you have applied to the agency for other services previously |
| Home Study for Domestic Adoption | $1,400 | Waived if you are currently certified in AZ or have a valid home study from another state |
| Registration Fee | $1,200 | Paid when family joins the waiting family list |
| Agency Fee | $14,500 | Paid $5000 at matching and $9500 two weeks prior to due date |
| Adoption Education | 0-$300 | Varies with provider; must take 10 hrs of pre-adoption training |
| Birthmother/Birthfather Counseling | $500 - $1,000 | Minimum of 4 hrs of counseling provided to Birthmother and identical services offered to Birthfather; maximum fee $1000 |
| Attorney & Legal Fees | 0-$2,500 | Paid to Attorney for legal services and/or ICPC as needed |
| Extraneous Costs Estimates | 0-$5,000 | Including Birthmother medical and living expenses; Adoptive Parents have the right to refuse a Birthmother's offer of matching if medical and living expenses are not acceptable; costs in excess of $1000 must be approved by the Court |
| Post Placement Visits | $325 | |
| Finalization Report | $500 | $150 more if social worker is required to appear in Court |
Note: Additional agency charges of up to $500 will be invoiced for out-of-state families requiring ICPC preparation; this is separate from attorney fees.
Note: Counselor mileage will be assessed at .50 per mile for meetings with birthmother/fathers living outside of Phoenix or more than 30 miles from the counselor, if the birthmother/father lives outside of Arizona
In some cases, adoptive parents may be eligible for a partial refund of service fees if an adoption is not completed. This is fully detailed in the Adoption Agreement and we will be happy to send one for your review.
Please contact us with any question regarding fees and adoption expense estimates.
