The cost is usually for a brand new infant. If it is an adoption in the USA the $$$ goes to the birth mother for rent, sometimes medical expenses (they may be on Medicaid but want a private room), transportation, food , etc. Of course there are the legal fees, and homestudy. Counseling for the birthmom, adoptive parents. Sometimes the agency or private attorney works with "families" who will keep the infant until the baby is officially free for adoption (most states have a window where the birthmom can decide she wants the baby) The infant stays with the "family" until that window passes. Remember that if the birthmom decides she wants to keep the baby-the adoptive parents are out of luck and money, unless they go with a reputable agency.
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