Bethany sent us the Adoption Services Contract with a breakdown of the costs. Because Bethany is a non-profit that covers overhead expenses through donations, the agency is able to using a sliding scale to determine the costs for the adopting family. The rule of thumb is 20% of the combined family income plus any birthparent expenses that come up (hospital costs, lawyer fees, etc.). Now that I know where the money goes (like counseling and lifetime follow up with the birthparents), the amount seems so small.
On Monday, May 17, we are heading to Raleigh for our second training session. The only thing we have left to do on our end is attend an infant parenting class through any local hospital or agency. (I smiled to myself today thinking of the care Bethany takes in making sure the children they place receive the best care possible.) Once we have taken the class, we'll begin our home study. I am more than ready to get past the paperwork and be placed on a waiting list, but I would imagine God wants to refine us through the process, not just the result, and show us Who He is.
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