Sunday, March 8, 2015

We Need a Loan!

So this is hard to post, but a child's very quality of life depends on it, so I suppose it is no time to be embarrassed. It is difficult to be this honest and vulnerable, but we can't give up. People are always asking us about the cost of adoption, so I thought I would post the fees to help people understand. Basically we need a loan to make this adoption happen. We have had very generous support and have raised about $4000, but the total cost is about $35,000. We have used all our own savings, and we need a loan or a co-signer for about $20,000. If anyone knows a bank or an individual that may be willing to give us a loan, please let us know. We could pay 5% interest on a 60 month loan. We have applied for grants(Show Hope, Abba Fund, LifeSong, Helpusadopt), but the review process is long so we are waiting to hear the outcome. I know many people get uncomfortable talking about money, loans, and finances. However.....this is our son. How much would you pay to bring your child home to be with you?.......Genji is already in our hearts, he is just not yet in our arms. ................................................. ........................................................................At the time of application submission
$250
Application Fee
Lifeline
At the time of application acceptance
$3200
First China Program Fee
Lifeline
1-3 months- various stages of the home study
$230
Prepare/Enrich, NCFA Hague Training
Out-of-pocket
2-4 months- prior to home study approval
$250
Hague home study review (if applicable)
Lifeline
3-4 months- upon completion of the home study
$3200
Second China Program Fee
Lifeline
3-4 months
$890 (for 2 adults)
I-800A Fee
USCIS; Out-of-pocket
4-6 months- at the time of Dossier Authentication
$39
$65
$150
$325
Document Certification and Authentication Fees
4 checks to authenticating offices; Out-of-pocket
5-7 months- at the time of Dossier to China
$3200
Third China Program Fee
Lifeline
5-7 months- at the time of Dossier submission
$500-1,190
(situation specific)
CCCWA Log In Fee
Sent to Lifeline-Lifeline pays the CCCWA
At time of matching
$140-$600
(situation specific)
CCCWA Matching Fee, pre-identified child fee (if applicable, & Orphanage Partnership fee (if applicable)
Sent to Lifeline
Prior to travel
$240 (for 2 adults)
Passports
Out-of-pocket
6-12 months- during LOA wait
$200
Crossings Training
Lifeline
12-15 months-Upon receipt of LOA
$3200
Fourth/Final China Program Fee
Lifeline
10-15 months- upon receipt of LOA
$350 (for 2 adults)
Visas
Out-of-pocket
12-15 months-at time of travel
$4,800 *
International flights for 2 adults adopting 1 child
Out-of-pocket
12-18 months-at time of travel
$10,000-$11,500*
Pre-paid Travel expenses for 2 adults adopting 1 child. (official costs, hotel accommodations & breakfasts, guide, Transportation/sightseeing, tips, in-country flights, Consulate costs)
Out-of-pocket- wired to China by family
12-18 months- at time of travel
Estimated $2,875*
In-country expenses (Spending money, lunches & dinners, orphanage visit, bellboy tips)
Out-of-pocket
24-36 months-After child comes home
Estimated $530
Re-adoption Fees
Paid to family attorney; Out-of-pocket

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