Why the total can vary
Private agency adoptions, adoptions from state care, relative adoptions, interstate cases, and other adoption paths can involve different costs. The best way to compare agencies is to ask for a written explanation of what is included and what may be charged separately.
What Texas DFPS says about costs
Texas DFPS states that CPS does not charge fees to adopt children from its care. Families may still have expenses such as legal fees and some preparation costs. For eligible children, certain nonrecurring adoption expenses may qualify for reimbursement under the state's adoption-assistance rules.
Those DFPS rules do not automatically describe the fees of a private adoption agency. Matching Hearts should confirm its own agency fees and any outside costs that apply to your situation.
Questions to ask before paying anything
- What fees are charged directly by the agency?
- What services are included in those fees?
- Are home-study costs included or separate?
- Could attorney, court, travel, inspection, fingerprint, or document fees be separate?
- When are payments due?
- Which fees, if any, are refundable?
- Could any reimbursement or adoption-assistance program apply?
Matching Hearts fees
Contact Matching Hearts for the current agency fees and any outside costs that may apply to your adoption.
Texas DFPS publishes current information about costs and possible reimbursement for qualifying adoptions from state care. Review the state guidance and confirm current details before making financial decisions.
Read Texas DFPS cost information
General information only. This page is educational and is not legal or financial advice. Adoption laws, agency fees, court costs, and assistance rules can change. Matching Hearts can explain its own current process and fees; an attorney or other qualified professional can advise you about your specific case.