Adoption Doesn't Cost More Than A New Car

One of the main personal objections raised against adoption is its expenses.  Many of the families that we know who are passionate about adoption have never had the ability to own a new car, but they have successfully completed one or more adoptions which has enriched their families far more.

If you are one of the 17-18 million American's that purchased new cars last year (according to the Detroit Free Press), adoption shouldn't be as far out of your reach as you might think.  The average purchase price of a new car in 2010 was $29,217.  Adoption fees vary by country, amount of travel necessary, type of adoption, etc.  These fees can be anywhere from as little as $5,000 and up to $38,000 (see more details).

Like a new car purchase, adoption fees come in increments.  Unlike the new car purchase price above, the adoption expense estimates reflect fees before tax credits, employee adoption benefits, adoption grants, etc. (see how to fund an adoption).

The amount of children orphaned globally during 2010: 14,600,00*

Total number of orphans globally in 2010: 132,200,000*

*(UNICEF data on orphans) 

What if 17-18 million Americans had adopted a child last year?