Is there any way to reduce the costs involved?
• Not easily. The items of expenditure listed above are essential and cutting corners should be avoided. You are strongly advised to deal with approved adoption agencies or recognised charitable organisations abroad, and not through intermediaries who are not properly authorised, or through a third country. Before you agree to the fees charged, you should ensure that you have a written breakdown of costs so that you know what you are being charged for and can check you are not being charged more than you expected. You will then be able to query any expenditure about which you are doubtful. If you remain uncertain or unhappy, go to another agency.
