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Acres of Hope Adoption Assistance Acres of Hope, Inc. is a non-profit charitable foundation dedicated to providing educational information, emotional support, parent-to-parent support, advocacy services, financial assistance, and a loan program of items helpful to families dealing with children of physical and emotional challenges. In addition, their mission is to promote greater community understanding, acceptance, and support for families involved in adopting special needs children cross-racially and cross-culturally.Contact:Acres of Hope, Inc. Love Knows No Borders LKNB was founded in 2000 in an effort to assist with the costs of domestic and international adoption. LKNB is an organization that believes that financial concerns need not serve as an obstacle to individuals and couples willing to open their hearts to a child through adoption.To apply, please send self addressed envelop (2 stamps please)to: Love Knows No Borders 500 B Monroe Turnpike P.O. Box 350 Monroe, Connecticut 06468 Email: thenest@cheqnet.net Acres of Hope also has a support egroup on the net found at: AcresofHope@egroups.com
Adopt$hare http://www.adoptshare.org 17662 Highway 55 Sterrett, AL 35147 205-672-8342 A Bible based, financial "share-care" adoption ministry. They coordinate a national network of people who are committed to the financial support of adoption in Christian families (based on Galatians 6:2). They also compile and distribute a National Adoption Awareness Month packet for the church.
Bright Futures Foundation http://www.homestead.com/brightfutures/ The Bright Futures Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) foundation that endeavors to help internationally orphaned/abandoned children find forever families. Bright Futures fundraises nationally to reduce the fees necessary to adopt. Additionally, Bright Futures coordinates projects that improve the quality of life for those who remain institutionalized. Offers small grants. Contact Jill Tate (Executive Director) E-mail: bfadopt@aol.com or jstate@kdsi.net
Chance for a Child A Chance for a Child is a not for profit organization created to provide financial assistance to adopting families or to children waiting to be adopted, both domestically and internationally. They believe the high cost of adoption can prevent children from having the forever family they so need and deserve.
Children of the World (Request Application Packet) 27 E. Hillvale Rd. Syosset, NY 11791
Dillon Adoption Agency Adoption Grants Dillon International offers 2 funds to help families, who qualify for financial assistance, with their adoption and to help children with special needs to find a permanent family. These funds were established by several Dillon adoptive families who wanted to share their joy in adoption with other families who might not have the financial resources to realize their dream of building a family, and to help children who might not otherwise be adopted because of their special need. *The grants are only available to adoptive families who decide to work with Dillon International.*Lisa's Fund- Is used only for adoptions from China. Grants vary according to an individual family's need. Building Families Fund-This can be used to help families and/or children from our other partner countries. Average grant is $2,000. but may be less or more depending upon an individual family's need. To learn more about how you might qualify for an adoption grant from one of these 2 funds, please contact Dillon's office at (918)749-4600 or e-mail them at:dillonintl@dillonadopt.com
Down syndrome Adoption Grants The Nikita Fund Adoption grants given to children need homes and born with Down Syndrome.Grants of $500 Given. To Apply for Grant:Prospective parent(s) should send a written request along with a photo of the child and verification of the pending adoption from the adoption agency. Include also a receipt of money spent towards the adoption.Visit the Internet site for more details. Contact: marsilio@ptdprolog.net
Feng LiLi (Request Application Packet) Meet quarterly or on demand, when necessary to review applications. Feng LiLi 180 Laurel Avenue Forest, IL 60045 (847) 482-0500
God's Grace Adoption Ministry Offering Grants and Loans Call (209) 572-4539 for more information God's Grace Adoption Ministry P.O. Box 4 Modesto, CA 95353
HIS KIDS TOO INC. PMB #180 3421 Thomasville Road Tallahasee, FL 32308 Phone: (850) 556-3330 Phone: (850) 524-5437 Contact: Mrs. Teresa Fillmon-Founder/Director A Christian nonprofit international humanitarian aide organization that provides aide to orphans and widows in several countries - primary focus is Ukraine, Russia,and Albania. For parent(s) adopting international children, His Kids Too! Provides an adoption grant of up to $2,000 for one child and up to $4,000 for 2 children. Grants are paid directly to the agency or facilitation service (for independent adoptions, grants approved on a case-by-case basis.) His Kids Too! has a goal of helping as many people as possible to adopt international children, but cannot possibly help everyone. His Kids Too! reserves the right to deny any application for any reason stated or not.
His Kids Too Adoption Bank - Fund-raiser (850) 524-KIDS(5437) The Adoption Bank is a unique program that HIS KIDS TOO designed to allow people adopting internationally to have their friends, relatives, coworkers, fellow church parishioners, etc. to make a tax deductible donation on your behalf into their Adoption Bank. They will set up and monitor all accounts, and forward appropriate tax receipts to donors. This will enable you to have financial assistance with your adoption, and at the same time, your donors can have a tax deduction. HIS KIDS TOO will notify you, the recipient of on going contributions to your Adoption Bank account, and 2 weeks prior to your travel, will send you the funds collected.
HOLT'S Special Needs Adoption Fund (SNAF) Holt's Special Needs Adoption Fund http://www.holtintl.org/waitingchild/waitingchildfinances.shtml This fund assists families adopting through the HOLT Agency who need additional financial support in order to adopt a waiting child. They consider requests for this assistance on a case-by-case basis at time of assignment. After being matched with a special needs child, families may request assistance from the SNAF program director.
Ibsen Adoption Network (Washington State residents only) There Allocation Committee meets twice a year to consider assistance requests for small grants of $1,000. for waiting children. IBSEN Adoption Network Marilyn Bribane 2730 French Road NW Olympia, WA 98502 (360) 866-7036 Fax: 360-866-7059
The International Adoption Center Financial Aid Program/Adoption Grants http://www.adoptlaw.org/tiac_htm/7specpro.htm The International Adoption Center provides adoption grants to qualifying families for their Adoption Programs up to a maximum of $1,000 per couple. A submission letter of financial need with supporting documents is required for consideration. Contact: International Adoption Center 7401 Old York Road Elkins Park, PA 19027 Phone: (215) 782-1191 Fax: 215.782.1193 Email: info@adopthaw.org
JSW Adoption Foundation The JSW Foundation is a non-profit foundation funded by donations and fundraising events. JSW is established to assist potential adoptive parents by providing cash grants to subsidize a portion of the costs of adoption. Grants of $2,000. or more awarded on a monthly basis. Preference given to childless couples with an income under $35,000. Applications must be received by the last day of the month in order to be considered for that month. All applicants will be notified in writing within 30 days from the last day of the month in which they applied. Any parent or parents wishing to adopt a child can apply for a JSW Adoption Foundation grant. Grants are review and awarded on the following criteria: 1. Agency approval- Applicants must be qualified to adopt a child in the state in which they reside. This approval must be documented by the Agency they are working with. Grant vouchers may be awarded to the applicant contingent on pending approval. 2. Financial need- Only applicants who demonstrate financial need will be considered. 3. Childless Applicants- Although applicants who have children will not automatically be excluded, those who have no children will be given preference. 4. Hardship- Preference will be given to those applicants who are experiencing extraordinary hardship. Average grant amount is $3,000, but can go as high as $5,000. Contact Person: Gene Wyka JSW Foundation Call (414) 268-1386 for application Or phone: 1-877-905-2367
KINGDOM kids www.kkadoption.com/index.html
National Adoption Foundation Offering Grants and Loans. Families can apply for outright grants from the foundation. The grant program is open to all legal adoptions including public or private agency adoptions, international, special needs or adoptions facilitated by an attorney. There is no income requirement. There is a simple one-page application and the only requirement to apply is a homestudy, or one in progress. The foundations board meets four times yearly, during the last week of each quarter, to award grants in amounts ranging from $500 to $4000. The mission of the National Adoption Foundation is to encourage pre-adoptive parents and children to come together, grow, and flourish. The National Adoption Foundation provides financial support, information, and services for adoptive and prospective adoptive families in order to assist them in the successful adoption of children. Their programs include grants, unsecured loans, credit cards, and deposit products to aid families with the expense associated with adopting and raising children. Call (203) 791-3811 or (203)791-9811 for more information The National Adoption Foundation 100 Mill Plain Road Danbury, CT 06811 ***National Adoption Foundation Credit Card*** National Adoption Foundation Credit Card 1-800-932-2775 (Mention priority code AF2R) Through a special arrangement with MBNA America Bank, the National Adoption Foundation receives a contribution for each new card issued. And every time you use your card to make a purchase, MBNA will make another contribution to the Foundation, all at no additional cost to you. These much-needed funds help support the work of the foundation and its grant program for adopting parents. The National Adoption Foundation credit card may even save you money. You'll receive an introductory 3.9% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) on balance transfers and cash advance checks and No Annual Fee.
Opt to Adopt A non-profit foundation set up by Maps International, an adoption agency. They may be reached at (207) 967-0083
Our Chinese Daughters Foundation, Inc. http://www.ocdf.org This is a non-profit funding agency dedicated to supporting single mothers who have adopted daughters from China. Established in 1995, Our Chinese Daughters Foundation desires to award grants and funds in support of: Travel Loans- for single mothers adopting from China. Educational Scholarships- (for post-secondary education) for adopted Chinese children to single mothers. Grants for local and regional support groups and adoption agencies to provide workshops/seminars for single parents and Chinese cultural programs for all adoptive families. Travel Grants/Scholarships- for single mothers and their daughters to visit China together. Chinese Culture Camps- for families and seniors to experience Chines culture hands-on. Donations to The Chinese Daughters Foundation are welcome. This organization is presently fundraising to build accounts to offer grants and funds. Visit their website or contact: Dr. Jane A. Liedtke, Founder P.O. Box 1243 Bloomington, IL 61702-1243
WACAP (World Association for Children & Parents) WACAP Loans and grants A well-established adoption agency offering financial assistance to perspective parents that adopt through their organization. The Waiting Child Loan Fund - offers no-interest loans up to $5,000, repayable over 3 years for families adopting through WACAP. Contact: World Association For Children & Parents P.O. Box 88948 Seattle, WA 9813 Phone: (206) 575-4550 Email: waitingchildrenadoption@wacap.org PROMISE CHILD PROGRAM- WACAP offers a program, naming specific waiting children from all their country programs that have almost all fees waived for their adoptions. These children are selected by the WACAP staff and grant money provided to WACAP pays for almost the entire expense of the child's adoption. Call WACAP and ask for "Tim" regarding this program.
Wide Smiles-Children with Cleft Lip Wide Smiles Resources and information on adopting children With cleft-lip/pallets http://www.widesmiles.org/adoption.html
