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Home Study Costs
How much does a home study for adoption cost? Adoptions Together, a program of Paths for Families, offers home study services for families in Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia. Pricing varies for different services and circumstances.
Adoptions Together, a program of Paths for Families, can complete your adoption home study efficiently and affordably. Below is a description of our most common home study costs and fees. Please refer to the Fee Sheet for a more complete list.
Fees for services rendered are non-refundable. Families may incur additional fees from placing agencies, primary providers or third parties throughout the adoption process.
Application Fee:
Due at time of application approval.
- Domestic Adoption: $630
- International Adoption: $850
- Foster Care Adoption: $630
Case Management Fee:
Due at time of application approval.
- Domestic Adoption: $500
- International Adoption: $500
- Foster Care Adoption: $500
Technology Fee:
Due at time of application approval.
- Domestic Adoption: $150
- International Adoption: $150
- Foster Care Adoption: $150
Home Study Fee:
Due at submission of home study documents.
- Domestic Adoption: $1,210
- International Adoption: $1,210
- Foster Care Adoption: $1,470
Annual Home Study Update:
Due annually at submission of home study update documents.
$825
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Home Study Process
What is the adoption home study process? What can you expect from your home study? Read on to learn the most common steps for families doing their home study through Adoptions Together, a program of Paths for Families.