The Mercy Ministries staff is dedicated to helping each expectant birth mother reach the best decision for herself and her child. If you are interested in applying for adoption through Mercy Ministries, please download the Adoption Process document.
Fee Agreement
Please read the Adoption Process PDF file before going on to the Fee Agreement!
We, the adoptive couple agree to pay an initial $25.00 application fee to Mercy Ministries of America in order to receive the adoption application. At the time we send in our completed application, we agree to pay an additional $200.00 application fee. We understand these fees are non-refundable. We also agree to pay all medical bills and legal fees incurred by the birth mother and infant regarding the adoption. This includes but is not limited to the following:
*Adoptive families will be responsible for medical costs not included in the birth mother or infant's medical coverage. Please note that not all birth mothers and/or infants will have medical coverage.
An estimate of the above cost is NOT available as these costs vary on a case-by-case basis. Additionally, home study, supervison, and attorney fees vary from state-to-state and cannot be accurately estimated.
In the case that the birth mother changes her mind and decides to parent her child, we will not be responsible for her medical and legal expenses, although we will still be responsible for the application fee and our own home study and attorney fees.
We understand that we are responsible for all bills regarding the adoption. We understand that all bills must be paid before Mercy Ministries will finalize on the adoption. We agree to pay all bills as described above pertaining to the birth of the child and all fees regarding the adoption.
By clicking the "I Accept" button, you agree to the terms on this document. If you proceed, you will be prompted for a credit card number for the $25.00 application fee.
As you know, Mercy Ministries of America takes each girl in free-of-charge and provides all she needs during her stay with us. It would be greatly appreciated if you could make a tax-deductible donation to Mercy Ministries of America to help offset the cost of caring for your birth mother, or perhaps become a monthly partner. Please understand, Mercy Ministries does not charge an agency fee. The money you pay for the actual adoption covers only the actual cost, of which no portion goes to Mercy Ministries of America. Therefore, your tax-deductible donation would be of great help to us to continue our work. However, this is not required, and will not change the status of your adoption in any way.