Ava's Hope Contact People: Any at the email listed below Address: Ava's Hope, PO Box 43405, Cincinnati, OH 45243-0405 Phone: Email: info@avashope.org Web Address: http://www.avashope.org

I came across this site as I was searching for funding sources. Ava's hope serves married couples seeking to adopt internationally. Something else I found... more

Organization: Federal Travel's "Adoption Travel Service" Address: 3320 N. Federal Highway, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064 Web Address: http://www.federaltravel.com E-mail: adoptravel@federaltravel.com Phone: 1-800-551-8666 Fax: 954.942.4047

One of the great cost factors when dealing with adoption is travel. When the call comes, last minute arrangements can be very costly. Federal Travel seems to be a good resource for cutting down the cost of airfare when that is... more

I'm not the only one with a voice. Many of you have your own blogs where you are journaling, posting photos, and sharing your process with others. Recently on a post in the Guatemala Adoption Forum at adoption.com some shared links to their sites. I thought it might be fun for you to take a moment to check them out.

Our Adventure to Isabel - Shelly writes of their journey to adopt. Articles dating back to October 2005. Great site! Guatemama... more

Address:Child Adoption Funds #225 9393 N. 90th St., Suite 102 Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Website: www.childadoptionfunds.org Phone: Office: (480) 451-0768 Fax: (480) 451-1416 Email: info@childadoptionfunds.org

As I have said before, it doesn't take long to learn the heart of a grant organization. Simply look at their missions statement to see their intent. At... more

Address: 3808-B Kemp Blvd #105, Wichita Falls, TX 76308 Phone: (940) 851-0047 Website: http://www.stepbystepfundraising.com Email: Form on site under "Contact"

Hire a fundraising coach? Well sort of. If you are looking at the thousand$ of dollar$ required to adopt, it seems almost like climbing to the top of the Agua Volcano. It can be done but man is it going to be work. How much nicer would it be to have a trained guide at least point you in the right direction so you don't wander aimlessly wasting... more

Address: None Listed Website: http://www.helpingkidscope.com

This site is unique in the search I have done for grants and fundraising. Not only does this foudation seek to help adopting parents but they have a mission to serve kids in foster care and birth parents as well. As I read through their website I was impressed by what I read. There is a genuine concern here to honor the birth parents, see to the needs of foster children, and assist the adopting parents.

Here are the awards they give

SMILES AWARD (For... more

Address: 30 Harmony Hall Dr. Carlisle, Pa. 17013 Website: http://www.christianadoptionresources.org Email: Form on Website under Contact Us

This is another fairly specific grant but definitely one worth mentioning. This grant goes to those adopting from Celebrate Children International. When visiting the websites, the first place I look is their Mission and/or Vision Statements. Christian Adoption Resouces Incorporated (CARI) writes:

CARI is... more

The love pours out of your heart as you begin to dream of the child you are planning to adopt. You know there is paperwork, your know there will be wait times and frustrations, you even know it is going to cost but that is nothing compared to the love in your heart.

Then reality begins to set in. $25,000 might as well be $25,000,000. Where is it going to come from. This process will most likely take your savings and some assets and you may still come up shy. This is the situation that many face when committing to adopting a child. However, the love for children will push parents... more

Address: Shaohannah's Hope, 44180 Riverside Parkway, Lansdowne, VA 20176 Website: http://members.shaohannahshope.org

The mission of Shaohannah's Hope is to care for orphans by engaging the church and helping Christian families reduce the financial barrier to adoption.

They are dedicated to helping prospective adoptive parents overcome the financial barriers associated with adoption. They accomplish this by awarding financial grants to qualified families already in the process of adopting. The size of the grant awarded... more

Website: http://annabears0.tripod.com Phone: Email: annabears4u@aol.com

In searching the web for unique fundraisers, I found Anna Bear. This looks like it would be a great way not only to raise money for your adoption but to also get the word out about adoption. These bears wear shirts that can be customized with the flag of your choice. From what I read it can also bear the image of your baby too! They read "I support adoption."

Here is a... more