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How much does it cost to adopt or fost-adopt?

April 26, 2017adopt COST fost-adopt

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How much does it cost to adopt or fost-adopt?

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A county adoption agency or the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) may require applicants to pay a $500 fee at the time it files a favorable court report recommending that an adoption petition be approved. The county adoption agency or CDSS may defer, waive, or reduce the $500 fee under certain circumstances. Adoption fees charged by licensed private adoption agencies are not regulated by the state and will vary.