FEE STRUCTURE FOR DOMESTIC ADOPTION (note changes - all changes effective July 1, 2011)

  Non-refundable pre-application Fee: $50

To be paid on or before the commencement of the training program:
  Non-refundable training program fee      $750

To be submitted with application packet:
  Non-refundable home study fee for first agency adoption   $1,500
  Non-refundable home study fee for second agency adoption   $750  
  Non-refundable home study update fee     $150

To be submitted at time of placement:
  Placement fee         $4,000 - $25,000 : Fee is calculated at 16% of adjusted gross income, within the range shown here

To be submitted after placement, prior to finalization:
  Court and attorney fees, approximate      $1,500-$3,000

Other adoption related costs:

  Curator fee, if appointed by judge - varies by parish, $525 in East Baton Rouge parish
  Psychological evaluation fee, if determined necessary variable

(last updated August 9, 2011)

A home study remains valid for two years from the initial date of approval.  State regulations also require that a home study be updated by the agency one year after initial date of approval.  Without a home study update, a new home study must be performed if placement does not occur within two years of the initial date of approval.