Adoption Costs

The Fee structure for in-country adoptions has been drawn up to establish a uniform base for the whole country (The prescribed fees will however be subject to any direction given in this regard by the Court issuing the Adoption Order)). The agency can claim the following:

  - Rs.200/- as registration charges.

  - Rs.1000/- for preparing Home Study Reports.

  - Maintenance charges of an amount not exceeding Rs.15,000/- at the rate of Rs.50/- per day from the date of
    admission to the date on which the child is placed in pre-placement foster care.

  - Hospitalization charges subject to a maximum of Rs.9000/- ( on production of actual bills) in case of special medical
    care.

  - Legal fees and scrutiny fees on actuals.

NGOs and Government Homes getting Grant-in-aid from the Central Government under Sishu Greh Scheme can claim maintenance and legal fee from the adoptive parents only as per the provisions laid down in Para 5.4 of the Scheme.