The cost of the adoption was also somewhat large - about $20,000 US including travel expenses, however some of that can be offset by tax credits. Compared to fertility treatments, domestic adoption, or regular childbirth cost it's in the same ballpark, but still worth mentioning. We went through an agency called Chinese Children's Adoption International (CCAI) http://www.chinesechildren.org/ who were so helpful in filling out the paperwork, travel arrangements, and guiding us during our in-country travel. We'd definitely give them an "A" for all of their help, advice and support!