For instance, there are not as many flower rituals in Africa, as residents here are more concerned with local barks and trees. After all, these things are sources of both medicine and food. That does not mean, however, flower rituals did not exist.
The Child Welfare Information Gateway, a U.S. government-funded adoption information service, estimates that the average U.S. adoption costs $8,000 to $40,000. If you're adopting a child from another country, the range is $15,000 to $30,000. If you're adopting through foster care, which generally involves becoming the parent of an older child, the cost is much lower: zero to $2,500.
Members of the U.S. military also qualify for a reimbursement for the cost to adopt a child. The military allows a maximum reimbursement of $5,000 per year, or $2,000 per child, to help pay for one-time adoption costs. In addition, adopting a child with special needs provides up to $1,000 per month in assistance.