So you've decided that you want to adopt, and maybe foster care is not what you are thinking. That's ok - adoption can still be affordable. You just have to get creative!
Individual families raise funds in a variety of ways - from bake sales to sporting events and everything in between. This list of ideas can help you get started.
There are ways to fund raise online, such as gofundme which allows you to set a goal, tell your story, and collect funds. It is also possible to raise funds on your own blog using pay pal.
Then there is Give 1 Save 1 which is a blog that challenges its followers to give $1 each week to their chosen family of the week in order to help bring another orphan home. Recently, someone I know was the family of the week on Give 1 Save 1 where their story was shared and people were linked to their adoption blog to donate.
Many organizations help fund adoptions through grants and fundraising - some organizations raise money for families and some raise money for specific orphans. Here are just a few.
Show Hope gives grants to families for adoption.
Lifesong for Orphans provides matching grants and no-interest loans to families for adoption.
Reece's Rainbow raises funds for the adoption of specific children with Down Syndrome.
Love Without Boundaries raises funds for the adoption of specific children from China.
And there are so many more! This list can help you find the right organization for your adoption journey.
There is also an adoption tax credit: a specific amount that can be deducted from your tax liability. The amount changes every year and cannot exceed your actual expenses. Also, it is not a refund; it is a deduction.
Be encouraged. If you desire to adopt, it can be a reality!
If adoption is not something you are called to, maybe you can help donate to someone who is called. Together we can care for the orphans.
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