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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.

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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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