$160,000 for a single adoption? Report sheds light on ‘outrageous’ costs in Utah

What happened

A report highlights that the most expensive adoption in Utah during the last fiscal year cost about $160,000, far exceeding previous estimates. Critics argue that the state’s historically loose adoption laws have contributed to rising costs.

Timeline

1. Oct 12, 5:31 PM Fox 13 (YouTube) $160,000 for a single adoption? Report sheds light on ‘outrageous’ costs in Utah
2. Oct 13, 5:05 AM Fox 13 $160,000 for a single adoption in Utah? Report sheds light on ‘outrageous’ costs

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