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What does it cost to adopt from The Gambia?

Kentucky Adoption Services, Inc. Agency Fees: $4,150.00

• $50 Preliminary Application Fee
• $100 Formal Application Fee
• $2,000 First Half Agency Fee due with submission of Agency Agreement
• $2,000 Second Half Agency Fee due at time of referral.

This fee covers the cost of agency personnel in the US, administrative overhead, operational costs, communications and publications and other costs related to providing services in the US. These fees may be paid with a personal check. No part of this fee is refundable!

International Fees: Approx. $8,000.00

This fee includes all legal fees such as registration fees, attorney's fees, and legalization of your Dossier in The Gambia. The International fee also covers personnel, administrative overhead, operational costs, training and education and communications on the part of the KAS partner NGO.  The International Fee is forwarded as shown above to our foreign counterparts for overseas services to facilitate an adoption. The Humanitarian Aid Donation is required as a part of KAS ongoing commitment to improving the lives of children in The Gambia and goes specifically to help fund the Hope for Children initiative. Specific information about this project can be requested from KAS and is also provided in The Gambia Dossier Guide. Please note: No part of these fees is refundable. These fees should be paid with cashier's check.  A personal check may be utilized upon approval by the agency Office Manager.

Estimated Travel Costs: $5,550.00 - 7,300.00

• $1400 Airfare (round trip - one person) This fee can vary depending on when you travel
• $500 - $600 Airfare (one way - child under two)
• $1050 - 2500 Lodging and Meals for 21 days (accomodations can range from modestly priced to luxury based on family's preference)
• $200-400+ Transportation and Guide (if applicable on request)
• $400 Visa Fee (per child)
• $100 Child's Medical Exam Fee

Home Study & Post Placement Fees: $1,550.00 - $4,000.00

Home study fees are determined by the agency you choose and are paid directly to that provider. KAS can provide home study services to families across Kentucky. KAS charges $1,550 Home Study fee, along with $200 per post-placement. Seven post-placement reports are required after the child is place for adoption. Please call or eMail us to request a Guide to Services, which will provide more detailed information about the services and fees for KAS.

Adoption Education: $100.00

This fee is paid to Adoption Education LLC, as 10 hours of education are required.

USCIS Fees & Fingerprinting: $670.00 Form Fee

Citizenship and Immigration Services charges $670 to process the I-600A. This check is made payable to the USCIS and sent with the I-600A application. Please note: CIS charges an additional $670 for a second, unrelated child. This is payable to the US Embassy in Guatemala.

Fingerprinting Per Person: $80.00

Citizenship and Immigration Services charges $80 per person for fingerprinting.  This check is made payable to USCIS and sent with the I-600A application.

Dossier Legalization Expenses: $50.00 - $150.00

After securing the notarized documents to be included in your dossier, it is necessary to obtain state appostille seals In our experience the Secretary of State fees range from $0 - $20, with the majority of states charging $5 - $10. KAS offers an Optional Dossier Legalization Service for $250. All fees charged for express mailings, all authentication fees and all courier fees remain the responsibility of the adoptive family.

Adoption in the United States: $500.00 - $2500.00

Families adopting from The Gambia must finalize their adoption in a US state court as the child will enter the US on an IR-4 Visa. This process varies greatly among states. In Kentucky the fees total approximately $1200, broken out as follows: $500-$650 attorney fee, $150 court filing fee, $200 court report fee and a guardian ad litem fee of approximately $200. This fee can vary greatly from state to state and from attorney to attorney.

Miscellaneous Fees: $500.00 - 1,000.00

We advise families to include an additional $500 minimum toward miscellaneous and unexpected expenses when planning for any adoption.

All fees are subject to change and any fees not paid to KAS are not under the control or discretion of KAS.

On occasion KAS may be able to offer a slight fee reduction based on a child's special needs and a family's financial situation.

KAS contributes a small portion of the fees collected for Home Studies and for Agency Placement Fees to humanitarian aid. KAS donates significantly to humanitarian aid through a ministry in El Salvador, donations to orphanages and ministries in Guatemala, donations to an orphanage in China, to donations to orphanages and ministries in Haiti, the orphanage KAS built in Haiti, as well as various projects worldwide.