Agency fees, the smallest component of the overall cost, cover the handling of the entire adoption procedure. This includes the processing of all required U.S. and foreign government documents by experienced adoption agents. Also included is the home study and post placement handling by a qualified social worker and post placement specialist. WIA is committed to holding agency costs to a minimum to make foreign adoption affordable for as many families as possible. Other costs are beyond WIA'S control.
Most foreign governments require a basic fee for adopting a child from their country.
Added to this are foreign legal fees. Travel is expensive. During the application and dossier processing and the home study procedure, WIA requires that you pay for services as they are rendered. After your adoption is approved, however, and before you go to pick up your child, all remaining fees must be paid. That is the only way WIA can maintain its financial integrity and continue to offer adoption at the lowest possible cost to our clients.