eBook, The Complete Guide to Adoption Grants and Loans

eBook, The Complete Guide to Adoption Grants and Loans

This book is now available to buy from Resources 4 Adoption.
I have not read this book, but the notice of it's availability comes from the Rainbow Kids weekly communicator. It sounds like a good resource.

Grant programs for post adoption expenses

Ok, you got all the funds in for the adoption. You found the funds for travel. You are home with your kids and WOW! there are still MORE fees! Where to you find that money? Well, if you have been doing the fundraising and grants and all that, you may already know about these, but just in case and if this is new to you..... here are two opportunities to apply for a grant that will give you those needed funds for post adoption expenses.

• Adoptive Families Program at The Adoption Exchange.  This is good for up to $250/child for post adoption services. Link to program.
• Sea of Faces Grant Program. Link.  Keep in mind that Sea of Faces allows families to apply up to six months after a child is home, so even if travel occurs quickly after receiving a referral, you are still eligible to apply.

Abba Fund resources for parents home

Abba Fund has posted some interesting things on support for families home with their children. Support for families who have adopted children from hard places (who hasn't?) with the goal of seeing the child(ren) and families thrive. I think this is a great post and well worth more thought and exploration on the part of those who support adoptive families.  Post on supporting families.

Affording Adoption

 Few who desire to adopt can pay for it out of pocket. If you can not take a second loan or adoption loan here are some ideas for you. 


Many a church will be willing to donate from the deacons or mercy fund for orphans. More will be willing to allow you to hold a fund raising event at your church. Get with your Sunday School or small group and have a dinner or garage sale.

 

Here are some resources for funding an adoption. 

Financing Adoption:

Adoption Financing on Squidoo
Affording Adoption a list
Adoption Assistance - Cadman Foundation
adoption funding - adoption source mortgage adoption loans, credit based adoption loans
Adoption Fundraising - Raising Money to Pay for Adoption Costs and Expenses
Adoption Grant-Loan Application
Available Resources To Help Defray The Cost of Adoption
Gift of Adoption Fund
His Kids, Too! - A Christian Charity Impacting Ukrainian Orphans
Kingdom Kids Adoption Ministries - Home Page
Shaohannah's Hope
The Adoption Guide The Cost of Adoption
Ethiopia Adoption Blog, Ethiopia Adoption Blog - The cost of an adoption
Wiley, Morgan Parker Fund giving grants for international adoptions, out of date site but still funding.
Sea Of Faces Foundation grants for international adoptions
Both Hands Foundation
The ABBA fund
Lifesong for Orphans
Project Hopeful resources for families adopting HIV+ kids.
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Here is a site that gives a data base of grant programs. Resources for Adoption.