Adoption & Foster Care Budget Planner
Your Profile and Care Plan
Your selection here will help tailor the expense categories in the following tabs.
One-Time Adoption/Setup Costs
Enter estimated costs. Some categories may not apply to your situation.
Agency & Program Fees
Home Study & Pre-Placement
Legal & Documentation Fees
Travel Costs (Adoption-Related)
International & Immigration Fees
Birth Parent Expenses (if applicable and allowable)
Initial Home Preparation & Furnishings
Initial Supplies for Child
Other One-Time Costs (e.g., Training, Consultants)
Ongoing Monthly Expenses & Income
Estimate monthly amounts. Include any stipends or subsidies as income.
Standard Child Rearing Costs
Care-Specific Ongoing Costs
Monthly Income/Offsets (Stipends, Subsidies)
Financial Resources for One-Time Costs
List any grants, loans, savings, or benefits that will help cover the one-time costs.
Your Budget Summary
Please complete the previous tabs to generate your budget summary.