We understand just how daunting the adoption process can be so we offer everyone who adopts through us support tailored to their needs. Our almost 50 years of experience and deep expertise have shown us that a one-size-fits-all approach isn’t right for either prospective adoptive parents or the adoptees themselves.
(not at all inclusive)
married couples Age 30–55
some flexibility for older children
age 2–10, sibling groups, waiting children (rarely)
FAMILIES NEEDED!
9–18 months for referral
one 2–4-week trip; travel 8–12 months after acceptance of referral
(excluding travel and other variable costs)
$36,848
cost after IRS tax credit: $22,408
Ask us about eligibility for grants up to $15,000 for the adoption of waiting children
(not at all inclusive)
married couples and single women age 25 or older
oldest applicant no more than 45 years older than youngest child being adopted; exceptions for older children and children with special needs; gay or lesbian applicants welcome
all ages, sibling groups, waiting children
openness to mild/moderate medical needs required for children under 8
Relative adoptions welcomed
FAMILIES NEEDED!
children adopted through Kidsave will arrive home in under 1 year
12–24 months for referral; families of Colombian heritage can expect an expedited process; one 3–6-week trip; travel about 8 weeks after referral
(excluding travel and other variable costs)
$41,200
cost after IRS tax credit: $26,760
Ask us about eligibility for grants up to $15,000 for the adoption of waiting children
(not at all inclusive)
married couples ages 27 or older and single women for children over 8
Adoptive mother must be no more than 45 years older than the child
age 2–10, sibli
Age 1–10
Sibling groups
Waiting Children
Relative adoptions welcomed
FAMILIES NEEDED!
2–4 years for referral of children under age 5; families of Filipino heritage or any family adopting a child over age 5 may have shorter wait times
one 1-week trip; travel 4–6 months after referral
(excluding travel and other variable costs)
$28,877
cost after IRS tax credit: $14,437
Ask us about eligibility for grants up to $15,000 for the adoption of waiting children
(not at all inclusive)
married couples and single women age 30 or older
youngest applicant no more than 50 years older than the child
all ages 1–15 with mild to significant medical needs
waiting children
PROGRAM CURRENTLY ON HOLD
(excluding travel and other variable costs)
$28,055
Cost after IRS Tax Credit: $13,615
Ask us about eligibility for grants up to $15,000 for the adoption of waiting children
(not at all inclusive)
married couples and single wom
married couples age 25–44
age exception allowed for married couples ages 45–49 only if they meet at least one of the following additional criteria:
both spouses are Korean-American; at least one spouse is a Korean adoptee; family has adopted from Korea previously; the approved home study must be complete before the applicant’s 45th or 50th birthday
toddlers age 1–3
waiting children
PROGRAM CURRENTLY ON HOLD
(excluding travel and other variable costs)
$46,835
cost after IRS tax credit: $32,395
Ask us about eligibility for grants up to $15,000 for the adoption of waiting children
Since the agency’s beginning in 1974, Wide Horizons has been actively involved in domestic adoption and supporting families through the process. Our social workers and staff are experts in domestic adoption and parenting children adopted domestically. However, in recent years, we have seen domestic adoption activity decrease significantly in the North East states where the agency is licensed and where we historically provided expectant parent counseling.
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Complete an easy 2-step application to immediately begin your adoption process. First, complete a brief online registration form and make a payment of $300. Then, your adoption coordinator will guide you through completing your full application paperwork.
It takes most families 4-6 months to get “paperwork ready”.
Once your paperwork is submitted to an adoption program, you are now officially waiting to be matched with a child! How long you wait depends greatly depends on the program you select AND your openness to the child’s age, gender, medical needs, race, and sibling status. View current waiting times for each program in our downloadable Adoption Guide.
When a child is matched with your family it’s called a “Child Referral”. Your Program Manager will contact you immediately and share all the child information available including medical, developmental, social history, photos and video (if available).
For both international and domestic adoption, you will travel to take custody of your child and complete the adoption paperwork. Your Program Manager will help plan your trip and arrange for all necessary supports. Refer to the Adoption Guide for the country specific travel requirements.
It’s now time to celebrate your child’s arrival. Wide Horizons will help support all family members during this time of significant adjustment. Your local social worker will visit you in your home, offer advice and resources, and write reports that will be submitted to officials in your child’s birth country.
We know that your family’s adoption journey doesn’t end at child placement, and we are proud to offer a full range of post adoption services (link to this)to our families throughout their child’s lifetime.
We understand that for most families, adoption is a significant financial undertaking. Wide Horizons For Children is transparent about all adoption fees – not just what you pay to us.
Adoption fees can range from $30,000-$50,000 depending on the program you select. For detailed costs by program, please refer to our Adoption Guide. Current costs by program are:
There are many opportunities for you to make your child’s adoption more affordable, including subsidies through Wide Horizons For Children, as well as tax credits and deductions, general adoption grants, loans, adoption benefits in the workplace and other sources of funding.
Ask us about eligibility for grants up to $15,000 for the adoption of Waiting Children.
