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[quote=Anonymous]I have adopted domestically twice, and both times was given estimates of around $20,000. Both times, it cost over $40,000 once the additional costs mentioned above are added in. Also, many birthmothers have additional expenses -- such as a need for housing, clothing, utility payments -- that are not covered by Medicaid. One of the reasons that they may be placing is that they lack these basic necessities and, in order for them to live and eat before they give birth the PAPs are frequently asked to contribute to, if not wholly subsidize, these expenses. Sorry, I can't help you with the tax credit but your agency or lawyer should have the answer to that question at the tip of their fingers.[/quote]
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