24/7 CRISIS SUPPORT:
Pregnancy ONLY
Hotline: 1-888-731-6601
PWNL After Hours Crisis Hotline: 1-888-955-3339
24/7 CRISIS SUPPORT:
Pregnancy ONLY
Hotline: 1-888-731-6601
PWNL After Hours Crisis Hotline: 1-888-955-3339
On average, families working with PWNL are matched with their children within 12-18 months of finalizing their home study. The timeline to be matched with a child varies from family to family, so it is important to note that this timeframe is just an estimate.
How much does adopting from foster care cost?
The PWNL adoption program is financed primarily through adoption fees, state contracts, grants, and donations.
Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income. It is important to note that PWNL can often contract with the placing state agency to pay a significant part of your adoption fees, but this is not a guarantee. So we ask that all families be prepared to pay the full adoption fees. If you have questions about how the state contracts work, please contact our Community Outreach and Recruitment Specialist at info@barkeradoptionfoundation.org or call 301-664-9664.
For details on adoptive parent eligibility, the adoption process, considerations, fees, and more, please view the PWNL adoption information packet on our Choosing A Program page.
Many families who adopt older children from the U.S. foster care system are eligible to receive a monthly subsidy to help offset the expenses they incur for seeking specialized therapeutic and academic post-placement support services. This monthly subsidy varies by state and by the needs of the child, but once established, is often provided until the child turns 18.