Adoption Fees
China
We are open and transparent about our fees and want you to be aware of all potential costs involved in an adoption, including third-party costs and travel.
Schedule of Fees – China Program
Holt is a Christian, private, nonprofit, licensed and accredited child welfare and family service organization. Our adoption work is entirely financed through adoption fees and donations. It is not government subsidized. We believe that children are the highest priority, and we want as many children as possible to have families. To that end, we strive to keep our fees within a reasonable range. All fees are subject to change and are charged at the rate that is current at time of billing. Holt may increase fees if Holt’s direct costs for providing a service increase substantially after time of application. Families will be notified in writing of any fee increase. Holt International accepts the following for adoption fees: personal check, cashier’s check, or money order. If you would like to pay by credit card, there will be a 3% convenience fee added to your total. Fees due upon invoice.
|
Application: due with completed application. This is a non-refundable fee. AMOUNT DUE: $350 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Application Fee |
Holt |
US Expenses |
$350 |
|
U.S. Processing Fee 1: due when Holt approves your application. These fees are non-refundable. AMOUNT DUE: $2,450 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
U.S. Processing 1 |
Holt |
US Expenses |
$1,950 |
|
Monitoring and Oversight Fee: This fee is per child. This mandatory pass-through fee goes to Holt's accrediting entity, IAAME. |
Holt |
US Expenses |
$500 |
|
Home Study Assessment: due before the first home study visit AMOUNT DUE: $2,500 - $2,900 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Home Study Fee |
Holt |
Home Study |
$2,500 - $2,900 |
|
Home Study Update Fee (if needed) |
Holt |
Home Study |
$750 |
|
Travel for Home Visits (if Holt provides) |
Holt |
Mileage/Travel |
varies |
|
Home Study Assessment/Post Adoption Reporting Fees: This is an estimate of direct service fees if home study and post adoption reporting services are provided by a provider in non-branch state |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Home Study Fee |
Service Provider |
Home Study |
$1,500 - $5,000 |
|
Home Study Update Fee (if needed) |
Service Provider |
Home Study |
$250 - $1,000 |
|
Post Adoption Reporting Fees |
Service Provider |
Post Placement/Adoption |
$1,500 - $2,000 |
|
Travel for Home Visits |
Service Provider |
Mileage/Travel |
varies |
|
U.S. Processing Fee 2: due after Holt approves your Home Study. This fee is non-refundable. AMOUNT DUE: $3,000 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
U.S. Processing 2 |
Holt |
US Expenses, Translation and Documentation expenses |
$3,000 |
|
Adoption Program Fee and Post Adoption Reporting Fees: due when you accept the assignment of a child. AMOUNT DUE: $13,400 - $15,900 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Program Fee |
Holt |
US Expenses, Adoption Expenses in Foreign Country, Care of the Child |
$12,500 |
|
Post Adoption Reports |
Holt |
Post Placement/Adoption Reports |
$2,000 - $2,500 |
|
Post Adoption Report Processing Fee |
Holt |
Translation and Documentation Expense |
$900 |
|
Additional Fees to Anticipate |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
USCIS |
USCIS |
Third Party |
$860 - $1,330 |
|
Adoption Education Classes |
Varies |
Third Party |
$150 - $500 |
|
Psychological Exam |
Provider |
Third Party |
$250 - $2,500 |
|
Dossier Preparation |
Varies |
Third Party |
$100 - $1,000 |
|
Pre-Adoption Medical Review of Child Material |
Provider |
Third Party |
$250 - $1,000 |
|
Airfare, Lodging, Meals, and Transportation |
Provider |
Mileage/Travel |
$8,000 - $10,000 |
|
Summary of Estimated Fees |
|
|
Description |
Amount |
|
Homestudy |
$1,500 - $5,000 |
|
US Expenses |
$4,398 |
|
Foreign Country Program Expenses |
$8,176 |
|
Care of the Child |
$0 |
|
Translations and Documents Expenses |
$4,126 - $5,836 |
|
Contributions |
$2,500 |
|
Post Adoption Reports |
$2,000 - $2,500 |
|
Third Party Fees |
$1,950 - $5,045 |
|
Travel Costs and Accommodations |
$8,000 - $10,000 |
|
Total: |
$32,650 - $43,455 |
Fee Refunds:
If for some unforeseen reason you need to withdraw from the adoption process before your child arrives home, Holt will refund a percentage of your fees (within 60 days of the completion of services). Pregnancy after child assignment is considered a family cancellation/withdrawal. The amount refunded depends on the following circumstances:
Family cancels/withdraws after accepting child assignment:
|
Fee |
% of Refund |
|
Application |
0% |
|
U.S. Processing #1 & #2 |
0% |
|
IAAME Fee |
0% |
|
Adoption Program |
50% |
|
Post-Adoption Reporting & Processing Fees |
100% |
Child assignment is withdrawn by Holt prior to placement:
Same as above, except the Adoption Program Fee will be 100% refunded.
Financial Assistance:
Holt believes finances should not stop a child from having a loving family. Although many resources exist to help adoptive families offset the cost of adoption, it’s not always clear where to start looking or what opportunities are best suited for your family. To help you consider all your options, Holt provides an outline of financial assistance, as well as a list of resources categorized by type at holtinternational.org/adoption/financial-assistance.php
China — Hong Kong
We are open and transparent about our fees and try to overestimate every potential cost, including third-party costs and travel.
Schedule of Fees – Hong Kong Program
Holt is a Christian, private, nonprofit, licensed and accredited child welfare and family service organization. Our adoption work is entirely financed through adoption fees and donations. It is not government subsidized. We believe that children are the highest priority, and we want as many children as possible to have families. To that end, we strive to keep our fees within a reasonable range.
All fees are subject to change and are charged at the rate that is current at time of billing. Holt may increase fees if adoption expenses in the foreign country increase substantially after time of application. Families will be notified in writing of any fee increase. Full fee descriptions are provided at the end of this Schedule of Fees.
Holt International accepts the following for adoption fees: check, cashier’s check, or money order. If you would like to pay by credit card, there will be a 3% convenience fee added to your total. Fees due upon invoice.
|
Application: due with completed application. This is a non-refundable fee. AMOUNT DUE: $350 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Application Fee |
Holt |
US Expenses |
$350 |
|
U.S. Processing Fee 1: due when Holt approves your application. These fees are non-refundable. AMOUNT DUE: $2,450 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
U.S. Processing 1 |
Holt |
US Expenses |
$1,950 |
|
Monitoring and Oversight Fee: This fee is per child. This mandatory pass-through fee goes to Holt's accrediting entity, IAAME. |
Holt |
US Expenses |
$500 |
|
Home Study Assessment: due before the first home study visit AMOUNT DUE: $2,500 - $2,900 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Home Study Fee |
Holt |
Home Study |
$2,500 - $2,900 |
|
Home Study Update Fee (if needed) |
Holt |
Home Study |
$750 |
|
Travel for Home Visits (if Holt provides) |
Holt |
Mileage/Travel |
varies |
|
Home Study Assessment/Post Adoption Reporting Fees: This is an estimate of direct service fees if home study and post adoption reporting services are provided by a provider in non-branch state |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Home Study Fee |
Service Provider |
Home Study |
$1,500 - $5,000 |
|
Home Study Update Fee (if needed) |
Service Provider |
Home Study |
$250 - $1,000 |
|
Post Adoption Reporting Fees |
Service Provider |
Post Placement/Adoption |
$1,500 - $2,000 |
|
Travel for Home Visits |
Service Provider |
Mileage/Travel |
varies |
|
U.S. Processing Fee 2: due after Holt approves your Home Study. This fee is non-refundable. AMOUNT DUE: $3,000 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
U.S. Processing 2 |
Holt |
US Expenses, Translation and Documentation expenses |
$3,000 |
|
Adoption Program Fee and Post Adoption Reporting Fees: due when you accept the assignment of a child. AMOUNT DUE: $8,000 - $10,000 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Program Fee |
Holt |
US Expenses, Adoption Expenses in Foreign Country, Care of the Child |
$8,000 |
|
Post Adoption Reports |
Holt |
Post Placement/Adoption Reports |
$1,500 - $2,000 |
|
Additional Fees to Anticipate |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
USCIS |
USCIS |
Third Party |
$860 - $1,330 |
|
Adoption Education Classes |
Varies |
Third Party |
$150 - $500 |
|
Psychological Exam |
Provider |
Third Party |
$250 - $2,500 |
|
Dossier Preparation |
Varies |
Third Party |
$100 - $1,000 |
|
Pre-Adoption Medical Review of Child Material |
Provider |
Third Party |
$250 - $1,000 |
|
Airfare, Lodging, Meals, and Transportation |
Provider |
Mileage/Travel |
$4,000 - $7,000 |
|
Summary of Estimated Fees |
|
|
Description |
Amount |
|
Homestudy |
$1,500 - $5,000 |
|
US Expenses |
$12,675 |
|
Foreign Country Program Expenses |
$500 |
|
Care of the Child |
$0 |
|
Translations and Documents Expenses |
$625 |
|
Contributions |
$0 |
|
Post Adoption Reports |
$1,500 - $2,000 |
|
Third Party Fees |
$3,215 - $5,640 |
|
Travel Costs and Accommodations |
$4,000 - $7,000 |
|
Total: |
$24,015 - $33,440 |
Fee Refunds:
If for some unforeseen reason you need to withdraw from the adoption process before your child arrives home, Holt will refund a percentage of your fees (within 60 days of the completion of services). Pregnancy after child assignment is considered a family cancellation/withdrawal. The amount refunded depends on the following circumstances:
Family cancels/withdraws after accepting child assignment:
|
Fee |
% of Refund |
|
Application |
0% |
|
U.S. Processing #1 & #2 |
0% |
|
IAAME Fee |
0% |
|
Adoption Program |
50% |
|
Post-Adoption Reporting Fees |
100% |
Child assignment is withdrawn by Holt prior to placement:
Same as above, except the Adoption Program Fee will be 100% refunded.
Financial Assistance:
Holt believes finances should not stop a child from having a loving family. Although many resources exist to help adoptive families offset the cost of adoption, it’s not always clear where to start looking or what opportunities are best suited for your family. To help you consider all your options, Holt provides an outline of financial assistance, as well as a list of resources categorized by type at holtinternational.org/adoption/financial-assistance.php
China — Taiwan
We are open and transparent about our fees and try to overestimate every potential cost, including third-party costs and travel.
Schedule of Fees - Taiwan Program
Holt is a Christian, private, nonprofit, licensed and accredited child welfare and family service organization. Our adoption work is entirely financed through adoption fees and donations. It is not government subsidized. We believe that children are the highest priority, and we want as many children as possible to have families. To that end, we strive to keep our fees within a reasonable range.
All fees are subject to change and are charged at the rate that is current at time of billing. Holt may increase fees if adoption expenses in the foreign country increase substantially after time of application. Families will be notified in writing of any fee increase. Full fee descriptions are provided at the end of this Schedule of Fees.
Holt International accepts the following for adoption fees: check, cashier’s check, or money order. If you would like to pay by credit card, there will be a 3% convenience fee added to your total. Fees due upon invoice.
|
Application: due with completed application. This is a non-refundable fee. AMOUNT DUE: $350 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Application Fee |
Holt |
US Expenses |
$350 |
|
U.S. Processing Fee 1: due when Holt approves your application. These fees are non-refundable.
AMOUNT DUE: $2,450 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
U.S. Processing 1 |
Holt |
US Expenses |
$1,950 |
|
Monitoring and Oversight Fee: This fee is per child. This mandatory pass-through fee goes to Holt's accrediting entity, IAAME. |
Holt |
US Expenses |
$500 |
|
Home Study Assessment: due before the first home study visit AMOUNT DUE: $2,500 - $2,900 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Home Study Fee |
Holt |
Home Study |
$2,500 - $2,900 |
|
Home Study Update Fee (if needed) |
Holt |
Home Study |
$750 |
|
Travel for Home Visits (if Holt provides) |
Holt |
Mileage/Travel |
varies |
|
Home Study Assessment/Post Adoption Reporting Fees: This is an estimate of direct service fees if home study and post adoption reporting services are provided by a provider in non-branch state |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Home Study Fee |
Service Provider |
Home Study |
$1,500 - $5,000 |
|
Home Study Update Fee (if needed) |
Service Provider |
Home Study |
$250 - $1,000 |
|
Post Adoption Reporting Fees |
Service Provider |
Post Placement/Adoption |
$1,500 - $2,000 |
|
Travel for Home Visits |
Service Provider |
Mileage/Travel |
varies |
|
U.S. Processing Fee 2: due after Holt approves your Home Study. This fee is non-refundable.
AMOUNT DUE: $3,000 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
U.S. Processing 2 |
Holt |
US Expenses, Translation and Documentation expenses |
$3,000 |
|
Adoption Program Fee and Post Adoption Reporting Fees: due when you accept the assignment of a child. In the case of a sibling group, you will be billed additional pass-through fees for each child. AMOUNT DUE: $12,875 - $21,675 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Program Fee Pass Through fees: · Cathwel - $10,200 · Child Welfare League - $8,000 · Garden of Hope - $5,000-$10,000 · Good Shepherd - $4,000 - $11,000 |
Holt |
US Expenses, Adoption Expenses in Foreign Country |
$7,600 + pass-through |
|
Post Adoption Reports |
Holt |
Post Placement/Adoption Reports |
$1,500 - $2,000 |
|
Post Placement Processing Fee |
Holt |
Translation and Documentation Expenses |
$1,275 |
|
Additional Fees to Anticipate |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
USCIS |
USCIS |
Third Party |
$860 - $1,330 |
|
Adoption Education Classes |
Varies |
Third Party |
$150 - $500 |
|
Psychological Exam |
Provider |
Third Party |
$250 - $2,500 |
|
Dossier Preparation |
Varies |
Third Party |
$100 - $1,000 |
|
Pre-Adoption Medical Review of Child Material |
Provider |
Third Party |
$250 - $1,000 |
|
Airfare, Lodging, Meals, and Transportation |
Provider |
Mileage/Travel |
$4,000 - $7,000 |
|
Summary of Estimated Fees |
|
|
Description |
Amount |
|
Homestudy |
$1,500 - $5,000 |
|
US Expenses |
$11,700 |
|
Foreign Country Program Expenses |
$4,600 - $11,600 |
|
Care of the Child |
$0 |
|
Translations and Documents Expenses |
$2,300 - $3,700 |
|
Contributions |
$500 |
|
Post Adoption Reports |
$1,500 - $2,000 |
|
Third Party Fees |
$2,160 - $6,440 |
|
Travel Costs and Accommodations |
$4,000 - $7,000 |
|
Total: |
$28,360 - $47,900 |
Fee Refunds:
If for some unforeseen reason you need to withdraw from the adoption process before your child arrives in the US, Holt will refund a percentage of your fees (within 60 days of the completion of services). Pregnancy after child assignment is considered a family cancellation/withdrawal. The amount refunded depends on the following circumstances:
Family cancels/withdraws after accepting child assignment:
|
Fee |
% of Refund |
|
Application |
0% |
|
U.S. Processing #1 & #2 |
0% |
|
IAAME Fee |
0% |
|
Adoption Program |
50% |
|
Post-Adoption Reporting Fees |
100% |
Child assignment is withdrawn by Holt prior to placement:
Same as above, except the Adoption Program Fee will be 100% refunded.
Financial Assistance:
Holt believes finances should not stop a child from having a loving family. Although many resources exist to help adoptive families offset the cost of adoption, it’s not always clear where to start looking or what opportunities are best suited for your family. To help you consider all your options, Holt provides an outline of financial assistance, as well as a list of resources categorized by type at holtinternational.org/adoption/financial-assistance.php
Korea
We are open and transparent about our fees and want you to be aware of all potential costs involved in an adoption, including third-party costs and travel.
Schedule of Fees – Korea Program
Holt is a Christian, private, nonprofit, licensed and accredited child welfare and family service organization. Our adoption work is entirely financed through adoption fees and donations. It is not government subsidized. We believe that children are the highest priority, and we want as many children as possible to have families. To that end, we strive to keep our fees within a reasonable range.
All fees are subject to change and are charged at the rate that is current at time of billing. Holt may increase fees if Holt’s direct costs for providing a service increase substantially after time of application. Families will be notified in writing of any fee increase.
Holt International accepts the following for adoption fees: check, cashier’s check, or money order. If you would like to pay by credit card, there will be a 3% convenience fee added to your total. Fees due upon invoice.
|
Application: due with completed application. This is a non-refundable fee. AMOUNT DUE: $350 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Application Fee |
Holt |
US Expenses |
$350 |
|
U.S. Processing Fee 1: due when Holt approves your application. These fees are non-refundable. AMOUNT DUE: $2,450 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
U.S. Processing 1 |
Holt |
US Expenses |
$1,950 |
|
Monitoring and Oversight Fee: This fee is per child. This mandatory pass-through fee goes to Holt's accrediting entity, IAAME. |
Holt |
US Expenses |
$500 |
|
Home Study Assessment: due before the first home study visit AMOUNT DUE: $2,500-$2,900 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Home Study Fee |
Holt |
Home Study |
$2,500 - $2,900 |
|
Home Study Update Fee (if needed) |
Holt |
Home Study |
$750 |
|
Travel for Home Visits (if Holt provides) |
Holt |
Mileage/Travel |
varies |
|
Home Study Assessment/Post Adoption Reporting Fees: This is an estimate of direct service fees if home study and post adoption reporting services are provided by a provider in non-branch state |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Home Study Fee |
Service Provider |
Home Study |
$1,500 - $5,000 |
|
Home Study Update Fee (if needed) |
Service Provider |
Home Study |
$250 - $1,000 |
|
Post Adoption Reporting Fees |
Service Provider |
Post Placement/Adoption |
$1,500 - $3,000 |
|
Travel for Home Visits |
Service Provider |
Mileage/Travel |
varies |
|
U.S. Processing Fee 2: due after Holt approves your Home Study. This fee is non-refundable. AMOUNT DUE: $6,000 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
U.S. Processing 2 |
Holt |
US Expenses, Translation and Documentation expenses |
$6,000 |
|
Adoption Program Fee and Post Adoption Reporting Fees: due when you accept the assignment of a child. In the case of twins, an additional $16,075 of pass-through fees is billed. AMOUNT DUE: $22,700-$25,700 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Program Fee |
Holt |
US Expenses, Adoption Expenses in Foreign Country, Care of the Child |
$22,700 |
|
Post Adoption Reports |
Holt |
Post Placement/Adoption Reports |
$3,000 |
|
Additional Fees to Anticipate |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
USCIS |
USCIS |
Third Party |
$945 - $1,330 |
|
Adoption Education Classes |
Varies |
Third Party |
$150 - $500 |
|
Psychological Exam |
Provider |
Third Party |
$250 - $2,500 |
|
Dossier Preparation |
Varies |
Third Party |
$20 - $100 |
|
Pre-Adoption Medical Review of Child Material |
Provider |
Third Party |
$250 - $1,000 |
|
Airfare, Lodging, Meals, and Transportation |
Provider |
Mileage/Travel |
$4,900 - $13,000 |
|
Summary of Estimated Fees |
|
|
Description |
Amount |
|
Homestudy |
$1,500 - $5,000 |
|
US Expenses |
$14,875 |
|
Foreign Country Program Expenses |
$2,375 |
|
Care of the Child |
$13,015 |
|
Translations and Documents Expenses |
$1,235 |
|
Contributions |
$0 |
|
Post Adoption Reports |
$1,500-$3,000 |
|
Third Party Fees |
$1,365 - $5,430 |
|
Travel Costs and Accommodations |
$4,900 - $13,000 |
|
Total: |
$40,765 - $57,930 |
Fee Refunds:
If for some unforeseen reason you need to withdraw from the adoption process before your child arrives in the USA, Holt will refund a percentage of your fees (within 60 days of the completion of services).
Family cancels/withdraws after accepting child assignment:
|
Fee |
% of Refund |
|
Application |
0% |
|
U.S. Processing #1 & #2 |
0% |
|
IAAME Fee |
0% |
|
Adoption Program Fee: After Assignment |
$8,450 |
|
Adoption Program Fee: After EP Submission |
$7,000 |
|
Adoption Program Fee: After Court Hearing is Schedules |
$5,500 |
|
Adoption Program Fee: After Court Hearing |
0% |
|
Post-Adoption Reporting Fees |
100% |
Child assignment is withdrawn by Holt prior to placement:
Same as to the right, except the Adoption Program Fee will be 100% refunded.
Financial Assistance:
Holt believes finances should not stop a child from having a loving family. Although many resources exist to help adoptive families offset the cost of adoption, it’s not always clear where to start looking or what opportunities are best suited for your family. To help you consider all your options, Holt provides an outline of financial assistance, as well as a list of resources categorized by type at holtinternational.org/adoption/financial-assistance.php
Vietnam
We are open and transparent about our fees and want you to be aware of all potential costs involved in an adoption, including third-party costs and travel.
Schedule of Fees - Vietnam Program
Holt is a Christian, private, nonprofit, licensed and accredited child welfare and family service organization. Our adoption work is entirely financed through adoption fees and donations. It is not government subsidized. We believe that children are the highest priority, and we want as many children as possible to have families. To that end, we strive to keep our fees within a reasonable range.
All fees are subject to change and are charged at the rate that is current at time of billing. Holt may increase fees if Holt’s direct costs for providing a service increase substantially after time of application. Families will be notified in writing of any fee increase.
Holt International accepts the following for adoption fees: check, cashier’s check, or money order. If you would like to pay by credit card, there will be a 3% convenience fee added to your total. Fees due upon invoice.
|
Application: due with completed application. This is a non-refundable fee. AMOUNT DUE: $350 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Application Fee |
Holt |
US Expenses |
$350 |
|
U.S. Processing Fee 1: due when Holt approves your application. These fees are non-refundable. AMOUNT DUE: $2,450 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
U.S. Processing 1 |
Holt |
US Expenses |
$1,950 |
|
Monitoring and Oversight Fee: This fee is per child. This mandatory pass-through fee goes to Holt's accrediting entity, IAAME. |
Holt |
US Expenses |
$500 |
|
Home Study Assessment: due before the first home study visit AMOUNT DUE: $2,500 - $2,900 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Home Study Fee |
Holt |
Home Study |
$2,500 - $2,900 |
|
Home Study Update Fee (if needed) |
Holt |
Home Study |
$750 |
|
Travel for Home Visits (if Holt provides) |
Holt |
Mileage/Travel |
varies |
|
Home Study Assessment/Post Adoption Reporting Fees: This is an estimate of direct service fees if home study and post adoption reporting services are provided by a provider in non-branch state |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Home Study Fee |
Service Provider |
Home Study |
$1,500 - $5,000 |
|
Home Study Update Fee (if needed) |
Service Provider |
Home Study |
$250 - $1,000 |
|
Post Adoption Reporting Fees |
Service Provider |
Post Placement/Adoption |
$1,500 - $2,000 |
|
Travel for Home Visits |
Service Provider |
Mileage/Travel |
varies |
|
U.S. Processing Fee 2: due after Holt approves your Home Study. This fee is non-refundable. AMOUNT DUE: $8,000 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
U.S. Processing 2 |
Holt |
US Expenses, Translation and Documentation expenses |
$8,000 |
|
Adoption Program Fee and Post Adoption Reporting Fees: due when you accept the assignment of a child. AMOUNT DUE: $13,360-$14,860 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Program Fee |
Holt |
US Expenses, Adoption Expenses in Foreign Country, Care of the Child |
$13,360 |
|
Post Adoption Reports |
Holt |
Post Placement/Adoption Reports |
$1,500 |
|
Additional Fees to Anticipate |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
USCIS |
USCIS |
Third Party |
$860 - $1,330 |
|
Adoption Education Classes |
Varies |
Third Party |
$150 - $500 |
|
Psychological Exam |
Provider |
Third Party |
$250 - $2,500 |
|
Dossier Preparation |
Varies |
Third Party |
$100 - $1,000 |
|
Pre-Adoption Medical Review of Child Material |
Provider |
Third Party |
$250 - $1,000 |
|
Airfare, Lodging, Meals, and Transportation |
Provider |
Mileage/Travel |
$5,000 - $10,000 |
|
Summary of Estimated Fees |
|
|
Description |
Amount |
|
Homestudy |
$1,500 - $5,000 |
|
US Expenses |
$17,160 |
|
Foreign Country Program Expenses |
$3,645 |
|
Care of the Child |
$1,000 |
|
Translations and Documents Expenses |
$855 |
|
Contributions |
$1,500 |
|
Post Adoption Reports |
$1,500 |
|
Third Party Fees |
$1,635 - $7,830 |
|
Travel Costs and Accommodations |
$5,000 - $10,000 |
|
Total: |
$33,795 - $48,490 |
Fee Refunds:
If for some unforeseen reason you need to withdraw from the adoption process before your child arrives home, Holt will refund a percentage of your fees (within 60 days of the completion of services). Pregnancy after child assignment is considered a family cancellation/withdrawal. The amount refunded depends on the following circumstances:
Family cancels/withdraws after accepting child assignment:
|
Fee |
% of Refund |
|
Application |
0% |
|
U.S. Processing #1 & #2 |
0% |
|
IAAME Fee |
0% |
|
Adoption Program |
50% |
|
Post-Adoption Reporting Fees |
100% |
Child assignment is withdrawn by Holt prior to placement:
Same as above, except the Adoption Program Fee will be 100% refunded.
Financial Assistance:
Holt believes finances should not stop a child from having a loving family. Although many resources exist to help adoptive families offset the cost of adoption, it’s not always clear where to start looking or what opportunities are best suited for your family. To help you consider all your options, Holt provides an outline of financial assistance, as well as a list of resources categorized by type at holtinternational.org/adoption/financial-assistance.php
Thailand
We are open and transparent about our fees and want you to be aware of all potential costs involved in an adoption, including third-party costs and travel.
Schedule of Fees - Thailand Program
Holt is a Christian, private, nonprofit, licensed and accredited child welfare and family service organization. Our adoption work is entirely financed through adoption fees and donations. It is not government subsidized. We believe that children are the highest priority, and we want as many children as possible to have families. To that end, we strive to keep our fees within a reasonable range.
All fees are subject to change and are charged at the rate that is current at time of billing. Holt may increase fees if adoption expenses in the foreign country increase substantially after time of application. Families will be notified in writing of any fee increase. Full fee descriptions are provided at the end of this Schedule of Fees.
Holt International accepts the following for adoption fees: check, cashier’s check, or money order. If you would like to pay by credit card, there will be a 3% convenience fee added to your total. Fees due upon invoice.
|
Application: due with completed application. This is a non-refundable fee. AMOUNT DUE: $350 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Application Fee |
Holt |
US Expenses |
$350 |
|
U.S. Processing Fee 1: due when Holt approves your application. These fees are non-refundable. AMOUNT DUE: $2,450 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
U.S. Processing 1 |
Holt |
US Expenses |
$1,950 |
|
Monitoring and Oversight Fee: This fee is per child. This mandatory pass-through fee goes to Holt's accrediting entity, IAAME. |
Holt |
US Expenses |
$500 |
|
Home Study Assessment (Holt branch states only: due before the first home study visit AMOUNT DUE: $2,500 - $2,900 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Home Study Fee |
Holt |
Home Study |
$2,500 - $2,900 |
|
Home Study Update Fee (if needed) |
Holt |
Home Study |
$750 |
|
Travel for Home Visits (if Holt provides) |
Holt |
Mileage/Travel |
varies |
|
Home Study Assessment/Post Adoption Reporting Fees: (not-Holt branch states) |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Home Study Fee |
Service Provider |
Home Study |
$1,500 - $5,000 |
|
Home Study Update Fee (if needed) |
Service Provider |
Home Study |
$250 - $1,000 |
|
Post Adoption Reporting Fees |
Service Provider |
Post Placement/Adoption |
$1,500 - $2,000 |
|
Travel for Home Visits |
Service Provider |
Mileage/Travel |
varies |
|
U.S. Processing Fee 2: due after Holt approves your Home Study. This fee is non-refundable. AMOUNT DUE: $5,000 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
U.S. Processing 2 |
Holt |
US Expenses, Translation and Documentation expenses |
$5,000 |
|
Adoption Program Fee and Post Adoption Reporting Fees: due when you accept the assignment of a child. AMOUNT DUE: $13,360 - $14,860 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Program Fee |
Holt |
US Expenses, Adoption Expenses in Foreign Country, Care of the Child |
$13,360 |
|
Post Adoption Reports (if Holt provides) |
Holt |
Post Placement/Adoption Reports |
$1,500 |
|
Additional Fees to Anticipate |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
USCIS |
USCIS |
Third Party |
$860 - $1,330 |
|
Adoption Education Classes |
Varies |
Third Party |
$150 - $500 |
|
Psychological Exam |
Provider |
Third Party |
$250 - $2,500 |
|
Dossier Preparation |
Varies |
Third Party |
$100 - $1,000 |
|
Pre-Adoption Medical Review of Child Material |
Provider |
Third Party |
$250 - $1,000 |
|
Airfare, Lodging, Meals, and Transportation |
Provider |
Mileage/Travel |
$5,000 - $10,000 |
|
Summary of Estimated Fees |
|
|
Description |
Amount |
|
Homestudy |
$1,500 - $5,000 |
|
US Expenses |
$13,875 |
|
Foreign Country Program Expenses |
$2,865 |
|
Care of the Child |
$2,000 |
|
Translations and Documents Expenses |
$420 |
|
Contributions |
$2,000 |
|
Post Adoption Reports |
$1,500 |
|
Third Party Fees |
$3,130 - $9,325 |
|
Travel Costs and Accommodations |
$5,000 - $10,000 |
|
Total: |
$32,290 – $46,985 |
Fee Refunds:
If for some unforeseen reason you need to withdraw from the adoption process before your child arrives in the US, Holt will refund a percentage of your fees (within 60 days of the completion of services). Pregnancy after child assignment is considered a family cancellation/withdrawal. The amount refunded depends on the following circumstances:
Family cancels/withdraws after accepting child assignment:
|
Fee |
% of Refund |
|
Application |
0% |
|
U.S. Processing #1 & #2 |
0% |
|
IAAME Fee |
0% |
|
Adoption Program |
50% |
|
Post-Adoption Reporting Fees |
100% |
Child assignment is withdrawn by Holt prior to placement:
Same as above, except the Adoption Program Fee will be 100% refunded.
Financial Assistance:
Holt believes finances should not stop a child from having a loving family. Although many resources exist to help adoptive families offset the cost of adoption, it’s not always clear where to start looking or what opportunities are best suited for your family. To help you consider all your options, Holt provides an outline of financial assistance, as well as a list of resources categorized by type at holtinternational.org/adoption/financial-assistance.php
Philippines
We are open and transparent about our fees and want you to be aware of all potential costs involved in an adoption, including third-party costs and travel.
Schedule of Fees – Philippines Program
Holt is a Christian, private, nonprofit, licensed and accredited child welfare and family service organization. Our adoption work is entirely financed through adoption fees and donations. It is not government subsidized. We believe that children are the highest priority, and we want as many children as possible to have families. To that end, we strive to keep our fees within a reasonable range.
All fees are subject to change and are charged at the rate that is current at time of billing. Holt may increase fees if Holt’s direct costs for providing a service increase substantially after time of application. Families will be notified in writing of any fee increase.
Holt International accepts the following for adoption fees: check, cashier’s check, or money order. If you would like to pay by credit card, there will be a 3% convenience fee added to your total. Fees due upon invoice.
|
Application: due with completed application. This is a non-refundable fee. AMOUNT DUE: $350 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Application Fee |
Holt |
US Expenses |
$350 |
|
U.S. Processing Fee 1: due when Holt approves your application. These fees are non-refundable. AMOUNT DUE: $2,450 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
U.S. Processing 1 |
Holt |
US Expenses |
$1,950 |
|
Monitoring and Oversight Fee: This fee is per child. This mandatory pass-through fee goes to Holt's accrediting entity, IAAME. |
Holt |
US Expenses |
$500 |
|
Home Study Assessment: due before the first home study visit AMOUNT DUE: $2,500 - $2,900 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Home Study Fee |
Holt |
Home Study |
$2,500 - $2,900 |
|
Home Study Update Fee (if needed) |
Holt |
Home Study |
$750 |
|
Travel for Home Visits (if Holt provides) |
Holt |
Mileage/Travel |
varies |
|
Home Study Assessment/Post Adoption Reporting Fees: This is an estimate of direct service fees if home study and post adoption reporting services are provided by a provider in non-branch state |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Home Study Fee |
Service Provider |
Home Study |
$1,500 - $5,000 |
|
Home Study Update Fee (if needed) |
Service Provider |
Home Study |
$250 - $1,000 |
|
Post Adoption Reporting Fees |
Service Provider |
Post Placement/Adoption |
$1,500 - $2,000 |
|
Travel for Home Visits |
Service Provider |
Mileage/Travel |
varies |
|
U.S. Processing Fee 2: due after Holt approves your Home Study. This fee is non-refundable. AMOUNT DUE: $5,000 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
U.S. Processing 2 |
Holt |
US Expenses, Translation and Documentation expenses |
$5,000 |
|
Adoption Program Fee and Post Adoption Reporting Fees: due when you accept the assignment of a child. AMOUNT DUE: $13,360 – $15,360 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Program Fee |
Holt |
US Expenses, Adoption Expenses in Foreign Country, Care of the Child |
$13,360 |
|
Post Adoption Reports |
Holt |
Post Placement/Adoption Reports |
$1,500 - $2,000 |
|
Additional Fees to Anticipate |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
USCIS |
USCIS |
Third Party |
$860 - $1,330 |
|
Adoption Education Classes |
Varies |
Third Party |
$150 - $500 |
|
Psychological Exam |
Provider |
Third Party |
$250 - $2,500 |
|
Dossier Preparation |
Varies |
Third Party |
$100 - $1,000 |
|
Pre-Adoption Medical Review of Child Material |
Provider |
Third Party |
$250 - $1,000 |
|
Airfare, Lodging, Meals, and Transportation |
Provider |
Mileage/Travel |
$5,000 - $10,000 |
|
Summary of Estimated Fees |
|
|
Description |
Amount |
|
Homestudy |
$1,500 - $5,000 |
|
US Expenses |
$13,310 |
|
Foreign Country Program Expenses |
$4,850 |
|
Care of the Child |
$1,000 |
|
Translations and Documents Expenses |
$0 |
|
Contributions |
$2,000 |
|
Post Adoption Reports |
$1,500 - $2,000 |
|
Third Party Fees |
$2,805 - $9,000 |
|
Travel Costs and Accommodations |
$5,000 - $10,000 |
|
Total: |
$31,965 – $47,160 |
Fee Refunds:
If for some unforeseen reason you need to withdraw from the adoption process before your child arrives home, Holt will refund a percentage of your fees (within 60 days of the completion of services). Pregnancy after child assignment is considered a family cancellation/withdrawal. The amount refunded depends on the following circumstances:
Family cancels/withdraws after accepting child assignment:
|
Fee |
% of Refund |
|
Application |
0% |
|
U.S. Processing #1 & #2 |
0% |
|
IAAME Fee |
0% |
|
Adoption Program |
50% |
|
Post-Adoption Reporting Fees |
100% |
Child assignment is withdrawn by Holt prior to placement:
Same as above, except the Adoption Program Fee will be 100% refunded.
Financial Assistance:
Holt believes finances should not stop a child from having a loving family. Although many resources exist to help adoptive families offset the cost of adoption, it’s not always clear where to start looking or what opportunities are best suited for your family. To help you consider all your options, Holt provides an outline of financial assistance, as well as a list of resources categorized by type at holtinternational.org/adoption/financial-assistance.php
Bulgaria
We are open and transparent about our fees and want you to be aware of all potential costs involved in an adoption, including third-party costs and travel.
Schedule of Fees – Bulgaria Program
Holt is a Christian, private, nonprofit, licensed and accredited child welfare and family service organization. Our adoption work is entirely financed through adoption fees and donations. It is not government subsidized. We believe that children are the highest priority, and we want as many children as possible to have families. To that end, we strive to keep our fees within a reasonable range.
All fees are subject to change and are charged at the rate that is current at time of billing. Holt may increase fees if adoption expenses in the foreign country increase substantially after time of application. Families will be notified in writing of any fee increase. Full fee descriptions are provided at the end of this Schedule of Fees.
Holt International accepts the following for adoption fees: check, cashier’s check, or money order. If you would like to pay by credit card, there will be a 3% convenience fee added to your total. Fees due upon invoice.
|
Application: due with completed application. This is a non-refundable fee. AMOUNT DUE: $350 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Application Fee |
Holt |
US Expenses |
$350 |
|
U.S. Processing Fee 1: due when Holt approves your application. These fees are non-refundable. AMOUNT DUE: $2,450 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
U.S. Processing 1 |
Holt |
US Expenses |
$1,950 |
|
Monitoring and Oversight Fee: This fee is per child. This mandatory pass-through fee goes to Holt's accrediting entity, IAAME. |
Holt |
US Expenses |
$500 |
|
Home Study Assessment: due before the first home study visit AMOUNT DUE: $2,500 - $2,900 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Home Study Fee |
Holt |
Home Study |
$2,500 - $2,900 |
|
Home Study Update Fee (if needed) |
Holt |
Home Study |
$750 |
|
Travel for Home Visits (if Holt provides) |
Holt |
Mileage/Travel |
varies |
|
Home Study Assessment/Post Adoption Reporting Fees: This is an estimate of direct service fees if home study and post adoption reporting services are provided by a provider in non-branch state |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Home Study Fee |
Service Provider |
Home Study |
$1,500 - $5,000 |
|
Home Study Update Fee (if needed) |
Service Provider |
Home Study |
$250 - $1,000 |
|
Post Adoption Reporting Fees |
Service Provider |
Post Placement/Adoption |
$1,500 - $2,000 |
|
Travel for Home Visits |
Service Provider |
Mileage/Travel |
varies |
|
U.S. Processing Fee 2: due after Holt approves your Home Study. This fee is non-refundable.
AMOUNT DUE: $3,000 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
U.S. Processing 2 |
Holt |
US Expenses, Translation and Documentation expenses |
$3,000 |
|
Adoption Program Fee and Post Adoption Reporting Fees: due when you accept the assignment of a child. In the case of siblings, an additional $17,000 will be charged to cover the pass-through fees. AMOUNT DUE: $27,600 - $30,600 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Program Fee and Pass-through fees |
Holt |
US Expenses, Adoption Expenses in Foreign Country, Care of the Child |
$27,600 |
|
Post Adoption Reports |
Holt |
Post Placement/Adoption Reports |
$2,500 - $3,000 |
|
Additional Fees to Anticipate |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
USCIS |
USCIS |
Third Party |
$860 - $1,330 |
|
Adoption Education Classes |
Varies |
Third Party |
$150 - $500 |
|
Psychological Exam |
Provider |
Third Party |
$250 - $2,500 |
|
Dossier Preparation |
Varies |
Third Party |
$100 - $1,000 |
|
Pre-Adoption Medical Review of Child Material |
Provider |
Third Party |
$250 - $1,000 |
|
Airfare, Lodging, Meals, and Transportation |
Provider |
Mileage/Travel |
$6,000 - $15,000 |
|
Summary of Estimated Fees |
|
|
Description |
Amount |
|
Homestudy |
$1,500 - $5,000 |
|
US Expenses |
$15,675 |
|
Foreign Country Program Expenses |
$5,783 |
|
Care of the Child |
$11,625 |
|
Translations and Documents Expenses |
$325 |
|
Contributions |
$0 |
|
Post Adoption Reports |
$2,500 - $3,000 |
|
Third Party Fees |
$2,370 - $7,000 |
|
Travel Costs and Accommodations |
$6,000 - $15,000 |
|
Total: |
$45,778 – $63,408 |
Fee Refunds:
If for some unforeseen reason you need to withdraw from the adoption process before your child arrives in the US, Holt will refund a percentage of your fees (within 60 days of the completion of services). Pregnancy after child assignment is considered a family cancellation/withdrawal. The amount refunded depends on the following circumstances:
Family cancels/withdraws after accepting child assignment:
|
Fee |
% of Refund |
|
Application |
0% |
|
U.S. Processing #1 & #2 |
0% |
|
IAAME Fee |
0% |
|
Adoption Program |
50% |
|
Post-Adoption Reporting Fees |
100% |
Child assignment is withdrawn by Holt prior to placement:
Same as above, except the Adoption Program Fee will be 100% refunded.
Financial Assistance:
Holt believes finances should not stop a child from having a loving family. Although many resources exist to help adoptive families offset the cost of adoption, it’s not always clear where to start looking or what opportunities are best suited for your family. To help you consider all your options, Holt provides an outline of financial assistance, as well as a list of resources categorized by type at holtinternational.org/adoption/financial-assistance.php
Haiti
We are open and transparent about our fees and want you to be aware of all potential costs involved in an adoption, including third-party costs and travel.
Schedule of Fees - Haiti Program
Holt is a Christian, private, nonprofit, licensed and accredited child welfare and family service organization. Our adoption work is entirely financed through adoption fees and donations. It is not government subsidized. We believe that children are the highest priority, and we want as many children as possible to have families. To that end, we strive to keep our fees within a reasonable range.
All fees are subject to change and are charged at the rate that is current at time of billing. Holt may increase fees if adoption expenses in the foreign country increase substantially after time of application. Families will be notified in writing of any fee increase. Full fee descriptions are provided at the end of this Schedule of Fees.
Holt International accepts the following for adoption fees: check, cashier’s check, or money order. If you would like to pay by credit card, there will be a 3% convenience fee added to your total. Fees due upon invoice.
|
Application: due with completed application. This is a non-refundable fee. AMOUNT DUE: $350 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Application Fee |
Holt |
US Expenses |
$350 |
|
U.S. Processing Fee 1: due when Holt approves your application. These fees are non-refundable.
AMOUNT DUE: $2,450 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
U.S. Processing 1 |
Holt |
US Expenses |
$1,950 |
|
Monitoring and Oversight Fee: This fee is per child. This mandatory pass-through fee goes to Holt's accrediting entity, IAAME. |
Holt |
US Expenses |
$500 |
|
Home Study Assessment: due before the first home study visit AMOUNT DUE: $2,500 - $2,900 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Home Study Fee |
Holt |
Home Study |
$2,500 - $2,900 |
|
Home Study Update Fee (if needed) |
Holt |
Home Study |
$750 |
|
Travel for Home Visits (if Holt provides) |
Holt |
Mileage/Travel |
varies |
|
Home Study Assessment/Post Adoption Reporting Fees: This is an estimate of direct service fees if home study and post adoption reporting services are provided by a provider in non-branch state |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Home Study Fee |
Service Provider |
Home Study |
$1,500 - $5,000 |
|
Home Study Update Fee (if needed) |
Service Provider |
Home Study |
$250 - $1,000 |
|
Post Adoption Reporting Fees |
Service Provider |
Post Placement/Adoption |
$1,500 - $2,000 |
|
Travel for Home Visits |
Service Provider |
Mileage/Travel |
varies |
|
U.S. Processing Fee 2: due after Holt approves your Home Study. This fee is non-refundable.
AMOUNT DUE: $3,000 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
U.S. Processing 2 |
Holt |
US Expenses, Translation and Documentation expenses |
$3,000 |
|
Adoption Program Fee and Post Adoption Reporting Fees: due when you accept the assignment of a child. In the case of siblings, an additional $9,500 will be charged for each child to cover the pass-through fees. AMOUNT DUE: $27,500 - $30,000 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Program Fee and Pass-Through Fees |
Holt |
US Expenses, Adoption Expenses in Foreign Country, Care of the Child |
$27,500 |
|
Post Adoption Reports |
Holt |
Post Placement/Adoption Reports |
$2,500 |
|
Additional Fees to Anticipate |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
USCIS |
USCIS |
Third Party |
$860 - $1,330 |
|
Adoption Education Classes |
Varies |
Third Party |
$150 - $500 |
|
Psychological Exam |
Provider |
Third Party |
$250 - $2,500 |
|
Dossier Preparation |
Varies |
Third Party |
$100 - $1,000 |
|
Pre-Adoption Medical Review of Child Material |
Provider |
Third Party |
$250 - $1,000 |
|
Airfare, Lodging, Meals, and Transportation |
Provider |
Mileage/Travel |
$5,500 - $13,000 |
|
Summary of Estimated Fees |
|
|
Description |
Amount |
|
Homestudy |
$1,500 - $5,000 |
|
US Expenses |
$10,936 |
|
Foreign Country Program Expenses |
$12,167 |
|
Care of the Child |
$7,103 |
|
Translations and Documents Expenses |
$1,184 |
|
Contributions |
$2,500 |
|
Post Adoption Reports |
$2,500 |
|
Third Party Fees |
$2,620 - $12,120 |
|
Travel Costs and Accommodations |
$5,500 - $13,000 |
|
Total: |
$46,010 - $66,510 |
Fee Refunds:
If for some unforeseen reason you need to withdraw from the adoption process before your child arrives home, Holt will refund a percentage of your fees (within 60 days of the completion of services). Pregnancy after child assignment is considered a family cancellation/withdrawal. The amount refunded depends on the following circumstances:
Family cancels/withdraws after accepting child assignment:
|
Fee |
% of Refund |
|
Application |
0% |
|
U.S. Processing #1 & #2 |
0% |
|
IAAME Fee |
0% |
|
Adoption Program |
50% |
|
Post-Adoption Reporting Fees |
100% |
Child assignment is withdrawn by Holt prior to placement:
Same as above, except the Adoption Program Fee will be 100% refunded.
Financial Assistance:
Holt believes finances should not stop a child from having a loving family. Although many resources exist to help adoptive families offset the cost of adoption, it’s not always clear where to start looking or what opportunities are best suited for your family. To help you consider all your options, Holt provides an outline of financial assistance, as well as a list of resources categorized by type at holtinternational.org/adoption/financial-assistance.php
South Africa
We are open and transparent about our fees and want you to be aware of all potential costs involved in an adoption, including third-party costs and travel.
Schedule of Fees – South Africa
Holt is a Christian, private, nonprofit, licensed and accredited child welfare and family service organization. Our adoption work is entirely financed through adoption fees and donations. It is not government subsidized. We believe that children are the highest priority, and we want as many children as possible to have families. To that end, we strive to keep our fees within a reasonable range.
All fees are subject to change and are charged at the rate that is current at time of billing. Holt may increase fees if adoption expenses in the foreign country increase substantially after time of application. Families will be notified in writing of any fee increase. Full fee descriptions are provided at the end of this Schedule of Fees.
Holt International accepts the following for adoption fees: check, cashier’s check, or money order. If you would like to pay by credit card, there will be a 3% convenience fee added to your total. Fees due upon invoice.
|
Application: due with completed application. This is a non-refundable fee. AMOUNT DUE: $350 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Application Fee |
Holt |
US Expenses |
$350 |
|
U.S. Processing Fee #1: due when Holt approves your application. These fees are non-refundable. AMOUNT DUE: $2,450 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
U.S. Processing 1 |
Holt |
US Expenses |
$1,950 |
|
Monitoring and Oversight Fee: This fee is per child. This mandatory pass-through fee goes to Holt's accrediting entity, IAAME. |
Holt |
US Expenses |
$500 |
|
Home Study Assessment (Holt branch states only): due before the first home study visit . AMOUNT DUE: $2,500 - $2,900 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Home Study Fee |
Holt |
Home Study |
$2,500 - $2,900 |
|
Home Study Update Fee (if needed) |
Holt |
Home Study |
$750 |
|
Travel for Home Visits (if Holt provides) |
Holt |
Mileage/Travel |
varies |
|
Home Study Assessment/Post Adoption Reporting Fees (non-Holt branch states) |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Home Study Fee |
Service Provider |
Home Study |
$1,500 - $5,000 |
|
Home Study Update Fee (if needed) |
Service Provider |
Home Study |
$250 - $1,000 |
|
Post Adoption Reporting Fees |
Service Provider |
Post Placement/Adoption |
$1,500 - $3,000 |
|
Travel for Home Visits |
Service Provider |
Mileage/Travel |
varies |
|
U.S. Processing Fee #2: due after Holt approves your Home Study. This fee is non-refundable. AMOUNT DUE: $3,000 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
U.S. Processing 2 |
Holt |
US Expenses, Translation and Document expenses |
$3,000 |
|
Adoption Program Fee #1: due when you complete your dossier. If a family withdraws from the adoption process AFTER their dossier is sent, and prior to being assigned a child, a refund of $2000 will be provided within 60 days of withdrawal. For a sibling, an additional $4000 is billed when the dossier is sent or at time of child assignment. AMOUNT DUE: $6,000 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Program Fee |
Holt |
US Expenses, Adoption Expenses in Foreign Country, Translations and Document Expenses |
$6,000 |
|
Adoption Program Fee #2 and Post Adoption Reporting Fees: due when you accept the assignment of a child. If a family withdraws after accepting the assignment of a child a refund of $5,500 of the Program Fee will be provided within 60 days of withdrawal. For a sibling, and additional $8500 is billed. AMOUNT DUE: $13,360 - $16,360 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Program Fee |
Holt |
US Expenses, Adoption Expenses in Foreign Country, Translations and Document Expenses |
$13,360 |
|
Post Adoption Reports |
Holt |
Post Adoption Reports |
$3,000 |
|
Additional Fees to Anticipate |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
USCIS |
USCIS |
Third Party |
$860 - $1,330 |
|
Adoption Education Classes |
Varies |
Third Party |
$150 - $500 |
|
Dossier Preparation |
Varies |
Third Party |
$700 - $1,200 |
|
Pre-Adoption Medical Review of Child Material |
Provider |
Third Party |
$250 - $1,000 |
|
Airfare, Lodging, Meals, and Transportation |
Provider |
Mileage/Travel |
$12,000 - $15,000 |
|
Required Documents in Country (photos for visa, etc) |
Provider |
Third Party |
$314 (payable in SA Rand) |
|
Potential additional medical exams for child in country |
Provider |
Third Party |
$0 - $602 (Payable in SA Rand) |
|
Summary of Estimated Fees |
|
|
Description |
Amount |
|
Homestudy |
$1,500 - $5,000 |
|
US Expenses |
$10,650 |
|
Foreign Country Program Expenses |
$12,461 |
|
Care of the Child |
$360 |
|
Translations and Documents Expenses |
$1,689 |
|
Contributions |
$0 |
|
Post Adoption Reports |
$3,000 |
|
Third Party Fees |
$2,274 – $4,946 |
|
Travel and Accommodation Expenses Total |
$12,000 - $15,000 $43,934 - $53,105 |
Fee Refunds:
If for some unforeseen reason you need to withdraw from the adoption process before your child arrives home, Holt will refund certain fees as outlined above (within 60 days of the completion of services).
Pregnancy after child assignment is considered a family cancellation/withdrawal. The amount refunded depends on the following circumstances:
Family cancels/withdraws after accepting child assignment:
|
Fee |
% of Refund |
|
Application |
0% |
|
U.S. Processing #1 & #2 |
0% |
|
IAAME Fee |
0% |
|
Adoption Program #1 |
$2,000 |
|
Adoption Program #2 |
$5,500 |
|
Post-Adoption Reporting Fees |
100% |
Child assignment is withdrawn by Holt prior to placement:
Same as aforementioned, except the Adoption Program Fees will be 100% refunded.
Financial Assistance:
Holt believes finances should not stop a child from having a loving family. Although many resources exist to help adoptive families offset the cost of adoption, it’s not always clear where to start looking or what opportunities are best suited for your family. To help you consider all your options, Holt provides an outline of financial assistance, as well as a list of resources categorized by type at holtinternational.org/adoption/financial-assistance.php
Colombia
We are open and transparent about our fees and want you to be aware of all potential costs involved in an adoption, including third-party costs and travel.
Schedule of Fees - Colombia Program
Holt is a Christian, private, nonprofit, licensed and accredited child welfare and family service organization. Our adoption work is entirely financed through adoption fees and donations. It is not government subsidized. We believe that children are the highest priority, and we want as many children as possible to have families. To that end, we strive to keep our fees within a reasonable range.
All fees are subject to change and are charged at the rate that is current at time of billing. Holt may increase fees if adoption expenses in the foreign country increase substantially after time of application. Families will be notified in writing of any fee increase. Full fee descriptions are provided at the end of this Schedule of Fees.
Holt International accepts the following for adoption fees: check, cashier’s check, or money order. If you would like to pay by credit card, there will be a 3% convenience fee added to your total. Fees due upon invoice.
|
Application: due with completed application. This is a non-refundable fee. AMOUNT DUE: $350 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Application Fee |
Holt |
US Expenses |
$350 |
|
U.S. Processing Fee 1: due when Holt approves your application. These fees are non-refundable
AMOUNT DUE: $2,450 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
U.S. Processing 1 |
Holt |
US Expenses |
$1,950 |
|
Monitoring and Oversight Fee: This fee is per child. This mandatory pass-through fee goes to Holt's accrediting entity, IAAME. |
Holt |
US Expenses |
$500 |
|
Home Study Assessment: due before the first home study visit AMOUNT DUE: $2,500-$2,900 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Home Study Fee |
Holt |
Home Study |
$2,500 - $2,900 |
|
Home Study Update Fee (if needed) |
Holt |
Home Study |
$750 |
|
Travel for Home Visits (if Holt provides) |
Holt |
Mileage/Travel |
varies |
|
Home Study Assessment/Post Adoption Reporting Fees: This is an estimate of direct service fees if home study and post adoption reporting services are provided by a provider in non-branch state |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Home Study Fee |
Service Provider |
Home Study |
$1,500 - $5,000 |
|
Home Study Update Fee (if needed) |
Service Provider |
Home Study |
$250 - $1,000 |
|
Post Adoption Reporting Fees |
Service Provider |
Post Placement/Adoption |
$1,500 - $3,500 |
|
Travel for Home Visits |
Service Provider |
Mileage/Travel |
varies |
|
U.S. Processing Fee 2: due after Holt approves your Home Study. This fee is non-refundable.
AMOUNT DUE: $3,000 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
U.S. Processing 2 |
Holt |
US Expenses, Translation and Documentation expenses |
$3,000 |
|
Adoption Program Fee and Post Adoption Reporting Fees: due when you accept the assignment of a child. In the case of siblings from La Casa, an additional pass-through fee of $671 will be billed for each child. AMOUNT DUE: $17,500 - $27,040 |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
Program Fee and Pass-through fees: · ICBF - $0 · FANA - $3,000 · CRAN - $7,040 · La Casa - $6,671 |
Holt |
US Expenses, Adoption Expenses in Foreign Country, Care of the Child |
$17,500 plus pass through fee |
|
Post Adoption Reports |
Holt |
Post Placement/Adoption Reports |
$1,500 - $2,500 |
|
Additional Fees to Anticipate |
|||
|
Description |
Paid To |
Fee Type |
Amount |
|
USCIS |
USCIS |
Third Party |
$860 - $1,330 |
|
Adoption Education Classes |
Varies |
Third Party |
$150 - $500 |
|
Psychological Exam |
Provider |
Third Party |
$250 - $2,500 |
|
Dossier Preparation |
Varies |
Third Party |
$100 - $1,000 |
|
Pre-Adoption Medical Review of Child Material |
Provider |
Third Party |
$250 - $1,000 |
|
Airfare, Lodging, Meals, and Transportation |
Provider |
Mileage/Travel |
$5,000 - $10,000 |
|
Summary of Estimated Fees |
|
|
Description |
Amount |
|
Homestudy |
$1,500 - $5,000 |
|
US Expenses |
$10,710 |
|
Foreign Country Program Expenses |
$10,533 - $17,573 |
|
Care of the Child |
$360 |
|
Translations and Documents Expenses |
$1,697 |
|
Contributions |
$0 |
|
Post Adoption Reports |
$1,500 - $3,500 |
|
Third Party Fees |
$2,985 - $8,530 |
|
Travel Costs and Accommodations |
$5,000 - $10,000 |
|
Total: |
$34,285 – 57,370 |
Fee Refunds:
If for some unforeseen reason you need to withdraw from the adoption process before your child arrives in the US, Holt will refund a percentage of your fees (within 60 days of the completion of services). Pregnancy after child assignment is considered a family cancellation/withdrawal. The amount refunded depends on the following circumstances:
Family cancels/withdraws after accepting child assignment:
|
Fee |
% of Refund |
|
Application |
0% |
|
U.S. Processing #1 & #2 |
0% |
|
IAAME Fee |
0% |
|
Adoption Program |
50% |
|
Post-Adoption Reporting Fees |
100% |
Child assignment is withdrawn by Holt prior to placement:
Same as above, except the Adoption Program Fee will be 100% refunded.
Financial Assistance:
Holt believes finances should not stop a child from having a loving family. Although many resources exist to help adoptive families offset the cost of adoption, it’s not always clear where to start looking or what opportunities are best suited for your family. To help you consider all your options, Holt provides an outline of financial assistance, as well as a list of resources categorized by type at holtinternational.org/adoption/financial-assistance.php
Fee Refunds
If for some unforeseen reason you need to withdraw from the adoption process or your adoption process is terminated before your child arrives home, Holt will refund a percentage of your fees (within 60 days of the completion of services). The amount refunded depends on the following circumstances:
Bulgaria, Colombia, Haiti, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam
|
Fee |
% of Refund |
|
Application |
0% |
|
U.S. Processing #1 & #2 |
0% |
|
IAAME Fee |
0% |
|
Adoption Program |
50% |
|
Post-Adoption Reporting Fees |
100% |
China
|
Fee |
% of Refund |
|
Application |
0% |
|
U.S. Processing #1 & #2 |
0% |
|
IAAME Fee |
0% |
|
Adoption Program |
50% |
|
Post-Adoption Reporting & Processing Fees |
100% |
South Africa
|
Fee |
% of Refund |
|
Application |
0% |
|
U.S. Processing #1 & #2 |
0% |
|
IAAME Fee |
0% |
|
Adoption Program #1 |
$2,000 |
|
Adoption Program #2 |
$5,500 |
|
Post-Adoption Reporting Fees |
100% |
Korea
|
Fee |
% of Refund |
|
Application |
0% |
|
U.S. Processing #1 & #2 |
0% |
|
IAAME Fee |
0% |
|
Adoption Program Fee: After Assignment |
$8,450 |
|
Adoption Program Fee: After EP Submission |
$7,000 |
|
Adoption Program Fee: After Court Hearing is Schedules |
$5,500 |
|
Adoption Program Fee: After Court Hearing |
0% |
|
Post-Adoption Reporting Fees |
100% |
Child assignment is withdrawn by Holt prior to placement:
Same as above, except the Adoption Program Fee will be 100% refunded.
