The family is responsible for payment of fees prior to initiation of services. Fees are non-refundable once the service has been initiated. Any expense from an external entity to the agency may increase fees during the process. Payment of fees does not guarantee approval for adoption.
Triangle Adoption Services 104 S. Estes Drive Suite 301N Chapel Hill, NC 27514
| Application Fee Home Study Services (for all new clients) | $125 |
| Domestic Infant Home Study Fee | $1,575 |
| Surcharge for Expedited Home Study; Expedited option considered for extenuating time sensitive circumstances | $485 |
| Step-Parent / Kinship Adoption Home Study and Report to Court | $850 |
| Post-placement Visit and Reports | $375 / $300 / $275 subsequent reports |
| Home Study Annual Update for Current Client | $675 (Routine Annual) |
| Court Reports for Adoption | $375 per report |
| Amendments to Finalized Home Study – No Home Visit | $185 |
| Amendment Requiring Home Visit | $275-375 |
| Additional copies of Home Study (After initial distribution) | $35 plus postage |
| Additional or Extensive Case Management | $65/ hour |
| **Mileage: .Current Federal reimbursement rate applied: 2024 rate: $0.67 / mile Travel time: $25/hour **Inquire with office about proximity of your location to social worker*** We have social workers throughout statePostage: $8.95 Priority Mail with tracking |