Milkweed is essential for the existence of Monarch butterflies. A Monarch butterfly is pictured at the top of this page. Adult Monarchs (and many other butterfly species) love nectar-rich milkweed as a food source, but there is a more important reason for the Monarch's close attachment to milkweed.
1 Most newborn domestic adoptions cost between $20,000 and $40,000 to complete. 2  International adoptions tend to cost about $35,000. 3  Approximately 69% of foster adoptions report total costs of less than 1,000.
Adopting a child is expensive. If you do it through an adoption agency or privately, it can cost anywhere from $5,000 to $40,000 or more. International adoptions can range from $7,000 to $30,000.The federal government wants to encourage adoptions and has put its money where its mouth is by establishing an adoption tax credit. If you adopt a child, this credit can save you as much as $13,400 (2015) in taxes.This generous credit, which was scheduled to end in 2012, was made permanent under the fiscal cliff tax deal enacted on January 1, 2013.f you adopt a child, this credit can save you as much as $13,400 (2015) in taxes. This generous credit, which was scheduled to end in 2012, was made permanent under the fiscal cliff tax deal enacted on January 1, 2013.