I don't think this is true if you go to a foster care. It is free there or very nominal fees.Now if you are adopting some cross country adoption like what Madonna or Angelina or from some NGOs then you have to spend money IIRC.
In India i think adoption is still consider a taboo. They will go for Vicky Donor but not adopt which is sad. Adoption is the way forward for country like India..a child gets parents and family and helps keep in check population.
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