The total cost of adoption varies depending upon a number of factors such as the type of adoption, the agency through which you work, the state in which you reside, attorney fees and whether travel is required.

 

Range of Adoption Costs  

Foster Care Adoptions $0 - $2,500

Licensed Private Agency Adoptions $5,000 - $40,000+

Independent Adoptions $8,000 - $40,000+

Intercountry Adoptions $7,000 - $30,000

(Source: http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/s_cost/s_cost.cfm)