The Cost

We've mentioned before about the cost of our adoption. We are hoping to save some money by being in country, however, that doesn't mean it's free!  We want to help you better understand our costs. Since we are not going through an agency, we can't give the exact total, but only what we believe are the costs. And there are some items we are still unsure of, so those will be blank for now and I'll fill them in as we get a better idea.

Orphanage & Benin Lawyer Fees…….$9,333 (7,500 Euros - paid 4,500)
USA Lawyer Fees……………………....$3,600 (paid in full)
Translation…………………………...….$521 (275,000 CFA - already paid this amount, but more to come)
Homestudy……………………………....???
Benin Passport…………………………$60 (approximate)
USA Visa……………………………...…...???
USA Paperwork……………………...….$720 + $85
Room & Board                                $65/month (while he is not in our home)
Current Total (approximate)             $15,000

There are several other possible costs that we are not sure that we will have to pay yet. Some of these costs could increase as time goes on (translation, room & board). We share this information so you can see the amount that we have in front of us. Through our current fundraising we have raised: $2,030. Obviously, we have a little ways to go. Thankfully, we still have time. Be on the look out for some more fundraising efforts. And if you'd like a shirt, let us know. We've had more interest and will be placing another order!