We had been pursuing International Adoption! We have been excited and very hopeful but were also prepared that this might be a difficult and emotional journey. This has been something that has been on our hearts for a while. We know there are many children all over who need families and we also love that adoption is a picture of how God has adopted believers as His children.
The reason for initially pursuing international adoption at this thine was having the opportunity bond with him or her over our shared cultural heritage.
We started applying and moving forward with one agency. There were fees that we paid along the way that your donations greatly helped us with!
We knew that whatever happens in the process that it would be solely in God’s hands and we can rest in knowing that if and when a child is able to come home with us that this was in His perfect plan.
Unexpected Adventure
We found out about a little guy who is already in the U.S who has been matched with us. Our home study worker is almost done with our paperwork and then we will be paying the placing agency who made the referral. Then, we will be hiring a lawyer who will help us with an Interstate Adoption process.
There is a transition process that we will follow for when we go to meet and bring him home.
We ask first and most importantly for prayer for all of children who are waiting for families and that they may know the love of Christ. We are praying for the their health and well-being. We ask for prayer for discernment and wisdom along the journey and for this little Buddy that we have been matched with. We know this is a difficult transition to be with us but we pray for the best possible healing and growth for all of us in this next step in all of our lives.
Fees that have been paid:
International Adoption
Agency Fees: Application Fee-$350/U.S Processing Fee #1-1,950/
Inter-country Accreditation and Maintenance Entity (IAME) Fee-$50/Adoption Homestudy Fee by approved provider- $5500
Placing agency application: $500
Fees to be paid:
Placing Agency Referral Acceptance Fee: $3500
Interstate Adoption Lawyer: $2500-5000
*We may get some money back from our homestudy but we aren’t sure yet the amount until all ofour homestudy visits are completed!