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All private adoption agencies charge fees for their services. These fees include agency fees, financial protection and other professional services. While the total cost of adoption in Missouri depends on your specific adoption situation, many private adoption will end up in the range of $60,000 - $65,000.

Any person seeking to adopt must file a petition in the family or juvenile court. The petition may be filed in the county in which (1) the person seeking to adopt resides; (2) the child sought to be adopted was born; (3) the child is located at the time of filing of the petition; or (4) either birth parent resides.

Second, the adoption process can be less expensive than pregnancy and childbirth. This is because you are not incurring the medical costs associated with pregnancy and childbirth. Additionally, there is less of a time commitment than pregnancy and childbirth.

In Missouri, you must: Be at least 21 years of age. Complete a child abuse/neglect check and criminal record check including fingerprints. Be in good health, both physically and mentally.

Financial, medical and support services may be available to the adopting/guardianship family through subsidy until the child is 18. Families receiving Adoption Subsidy may be able to extend services on a yearly contract until the child is 21 when a specific medical, mental health or dental need exists.

There is little to no cost involved in becoming an adoptive parent. The home assessment and training is provided by the state free of charge, and the majority of adoption expenses are covered by the state.