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

Address: A Child's Desire, 1735 1/2 Washington, Natchitoches, LA 71457 Phone: 318-354-1229 Fax: 318-354-9990 Email: Grants@aChildsDesire.org

A Child's Desire offers two fundraising options. I'm going to pull the information pretty much straight from their site so I get it right. I've given you their contact info if this is something you want to do.

#1. You can sell magazine subscriptions weher $0.40 of every subscription dollar goes toward your adoption.... more

Contact People: David or Lisa Holbrook Address: Caroline's Promise, 1950 Beeson Road, Kernersville, NC 27284 Phone: 336-993-9046 Email: info@carolinespromise4u.org Web Address: http://www.carolinespromise4u.org

Currently Accepting Grant Requests from Christian couples in North Carolina.

This is a private grant from individuals who have adopted themselves. They... more

Website: http://www.adoptionloans.com

This site is offered through adoption.com and gives to the option to finance your adoption through a Home Equity Loan, a line of Credit, a personal or signature loan, and an adoption credit card. While loans may not seem to be the method of choice to fund an adoption, it may very well be a necessity. I have often heard it said "I am real leery of taking out a loan for this." Yet many or I'd venture to say most of us took out a loan for a car, maybe a house, or maybe even a luxury item. To me,... more

Most couples know coming into an adoption what types of costs they will face during the process. Yet somehow many find themselves half way through the journey wondering where the money will come from. While there are many avenues available to help families find money for adoptions, one that is often over looked is that of fund raising.

Too often, families get stuck looking for grants, loans, employer reimbursement (all which should be pursued) but we forget that there are other avenues that with a little elbow grease, income can come in to help with expenses. Often this is... more

OK so the title is a bit harsh but you looked didn't you. Imagine though that the only photo you have of your baby is one that well...is not flattering. I have heard a consistent fear among those who are adopting that I thought I'd address and I look forward to reading your thoughts on this as well. Many people when waiting for their referral and photo become worried that when the look at the picture, the baby will not be this amazing beauty and that they will not feel connected to that child. Then this fear is compounded with guilt when they think how awful they must be for hoping for... more

Listen Up! Check that wristwatch. A HUGE shift in the modern way of thinking will occur on April 30th at midnight.

OK so maybe not so huge. Guatemala has decided to give Daylight Savings Time a try. If you have any dealings with Guatemala you will want to take note of this.

Usually when dealing with Guatemala, the time difference changes 2x a year as the US (OK so most of the US) goes on Daylight Savings Time. Here on the East Coast, we are 1 hour ahead of Guatemala time but in the Summer we move to 2 hours ahead. Not so anymore.

As of April 30th (at 12:00am) Guatemala will... more

Telephone: 866 999-2445 (866 999-child) FAX: 518 794-6243 Postal address: 1136 Barker Rd, Pittsfield, MA 01201 Email for General Information: cnelson@achildwaits.org Website: http://www.achildwaits.org

In a continual effort to provide information regarding funding and preparation for adoption, I would like to introduce you to A Child Waits Foundation. Below is a few excerpts from their site to give you more information.

A Child Waits Foundation is a nonprofit... more