St Andre's Domestic Infant Program
In a domestic adoption, the newborns and infants are born in Maine to birthparents seeking a permanent, stable, and loving home for their baby. The birthparents who come to Saint Andre's are given the option to select an adoptive couple from a list of eligible couples.
This relationship gives both the birthparents and the adoptive parents the sense of cooperation, confidence and trust, which will lead to a happier, healthier child.
Eligibility
Maine resident
3+ years of marriage
Actively practicing in a faith community
Both parents must be no older than 42 years of age
No other children belonging to the couple
Process
State law regulates the adoption process . The steps are application, qualification, dossier (including a home study), selection, placement, and post placement. For a more detailed explanation, see the Domestic Adoption Process or feel free to contact us for more information.
Fees
Total Cost for domestic adoption is $11,000. This amount is spread over four payments. Once the adoption is finalized, the majority of the adoption costs may be offset by the adoption tax credit. Ask your tax consultant about the adoption tax credit information below.*
Interstate Adoption Network Services
 In an Interstate adoption, the child is born and the birthparents sign the relinquishment in a different state ("sending state") from which the adoptive parents reside ("receiving state"). Saint Andre Home works with an agency in the sending/receiving state to ensure that the adoption requirements from both states are met.
Eligibility
Eligibility requirements differ widely among agencies. Factors that may affect waiting time are the desired child's age, race, and health.
Process
The process in most states is similar to our domestic adoption process. There may be differences depending on the state and the agency involved. We will work with the sending state to ensure that all requirements are met. Saint Andre's will perform the home study and post placement.
Fees
With the exception of the home study and post placement fees, the cost will vary depending on the sending state's agency.
Home study: $1,250
Post Placement: $250 per visit
*The Hope for Children Act (Public Law 107-16) increased the previous $5,000 adoption tax credit for "qualifying adoption expenses" to $10,000 in 2002 and $10,390 in 2004. It also increases the employer adoption assistance exclusion to $10,390. For more information visit the I.R.S. web site, www.irs.ustreas.gov/ or call IRS at 1.800.829.3676 and request Publication 968--Adoption Tax Credit.
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