Adoption fees at private agencies hiked for first time in decade

Adoption fees at private agencies hiked for first time in decade

MANITOBANS looking to adopt a child through a private agency will see their fees rise by more than 50 per cent.

On Wednesday, Family Services Minister Gord Mackintosh approved the first increase in private adoption fees in more than a decade.

Fees for private adoptions within Manitoba will be allowed to rise to $8,500 from $5,500. Agency fees for international adoptions will soar to $8,800 from $5,800.