Home Study and Adoption Fees

Families adopting a healthy infant will pay a home study in addition to a placement fee based on their gross annual income. A mileage fee will also be assessed in addition to the home study fee to offset the cost of travel for the social worker to complete the home study in your community. The placement fee will help fund services to the birthmother, including clothing, food, transportation, options counseling and support. Wyoming Children’s Society does not require families to pay these costs prior to placement. In the event private health insurance or Medicaid does not pay the birthmother’s medical expenses, the adoptive family may be asked if they are able to cover the medical costs. A schedule of fees is included in the application packet.