Governmental:

www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc607.html -The Federal Tax credit for eligible families

www.nacac.org/adoptionsubsidy -state by state subsidies/tax credit/deductions includes special needs

www.taxsites.com/state

 

Grants:

www.aheartofmercy.org/index2.html for Kazakhstan

www.adoptionfoundationtn.org married 3 years+ & no other children & non-profit adoption agency

www.achildsdesire.org/

www.brittanyshope.org  for children with special needs

www.brightfuturesadoptionfoundation.com

www.cadmanfoundation.org

www.carolinespromise.com

www.adoption-link.org/chances-by-choice-program.aspx for adoption of children with HIV and AIDS.

www.cwla.org/

www.chinacare.org - adoption from China

www.christianadoptionresources.org

www.chinesechildren.org/ for Born Again Christian families

www.theelisonproject.org   For families who have already been pre-approved by China to adopt a specific waiting child, and have a current home study and can show a financial need.

www.familylegacies.us

www.foreadoption.com   grants for homestudy and legal fees etc

www.foundingfamily.org fund not available as of 05/2009 but still taking applications for future.

www.giftofadoption.org

www.kingdomkidsadoption.org/

www.hadassahshope.org

www.heartsofhopeadoption.com

www.heavensentadoptions.org

www.helpingkidscope.com US adoptions from foster care etc.

www.helpusadopt.org 

www.internationaladoptionresources.org

http://fullhousehandshearts.typepad.com for children with HIV

www.hiskidstoo.org   for Russian adoptions

www.hfgf.org for older children and children with special needs

www.intlcare.org  

www.ibsenadoptionnetwork.org or www.swettfoundation.org/ibsenadoption.htm - For Washington state children with special needs

www.kingdomkidsadoption.org

www.katelynsfund.org 

www.lifeintl.org

www.lifetimefoundation.org

www.lifesongfororphans.org for Christian couples

www.littleflowers.org

www.littlepeopleofAmerica.com   - for children with dwarfism

www.loveknowsnoborders.org international and domestic adoptions

www.lydiafund.org 

www.micahfund.org African America and US Biracial children in Minnesota area.

www.openarms.org/

www.nacac.org/ domestic adoptions from Foster care, also lists subsidies per state for child with special needs

www.dreamadoption.org  international adoption

www.oathfairhope.org

www.ourcreatorshope.com/ 

www.promisethechildren.org/programs.html

www.reecesrainbow.com adoption of children with Down syndrome

www.seaoffaces.org  for Christian families

www.cradlehope.org  Sergeys Fund, $2500 to $5000 for Russian boys age 2-5

www.shaohannahshope.org  for Christian families

www.adoptionassistance.org for Siblings $4000 for 2 children

www.lavida.org

www.topekacommunityfoundation.org  or tcf@cjnetworks.com Christian families from Topeka

www.widesmiles.org  adoption for children with cleft lip/palate

www.promisethechildren.org/programs.html

www.intlcare.org/ICARE.htm

www.i-a-a.org/chanceforachild.htm

www.oursbygrace.com/index.

www.jsw-adoption.org

www.angelfire.com/home/ibsen/ for  residents of Washington State

www.globalorphanoutreach.com

www.iar.org (may not be taking new applications?)

www.workersforjesus.com/dfi/dfi_grants.htm     For families who area adopting children who are deaf –all faiths welcome

www.tmgfoundation.com matching grants, religious requirements.

http://national.unitedway.org/myuw can help with travel costs for  adoption of children needing urgent medical care www.owaf.org 

www.walmart.com community grants

http://www.bfaf.org/about/ourmission.html

www.bellaadoption foundation.blogspot.com for Families from Minnesota.

www.bfaf.org 

adopt@kids4us.org for children with special needs

info@dillonadopt.com

thenest@cheqnet.net loans for adoption related expenses for children with special needs

International  Adoption Assistance Foundation Inc 334-633-4300

Families Thru International Adoption. 812-471-7235.  For some mid west and southern states

Feng LiLi (847) 482-0500

Richard C Stillman Foundation for Adoption P.O. Box 143, Cabin John, MD 20818-0143.

Boatner Family Foundation up to $10,000 PO Box 132272 The Woodlands, TX 77393-2272

 

Grants and Loans:

www.achildwaits.org  international adoptions

www.avashope.org/

www.brightfuturesfoundation.org/other-projects.htm

www.ggam.org/ For Christian families

www.abbafund.org/resources.htm for Christian families

www.nafadopt.org

www.jsw-adoption.org.

www.grantmeachance.com/grants.htm

www.orphanimpact.com

www.workersforjesus.com helps with adoption expenses for children that are deaf

www.familylegacies.us interest free loans

www.potters-hands.org for Christian families

 

Loans:

www.adoptionnetwork.com  domestic adoptions

www.affordingadoption.com certain states in Midwest and the South

www.hflasf.org Jewish adult(s) in San Francisco

www.freeloan.org interest free loans for Jewish families

www.ivffinance.com

www.jfla.org  for all faiths

www.lifesongfororphans.org and www.themannagroup.com

www.oxfordadoption.com

www.waitingchildfund.org domestic adoption through foster care

www.abbafund.org

www.firstagain.com/

www.hflasf.org no interest loans for those of Jewish faith in N.California

www.oxfordadoption.com/

www.adoptioncouncil.org in conjunction with Bank of America

www.apfusa.com/adoptionloans.html

www.adoptachild.us for Jewish members of the community

jessc098@gmail.com revolving loan fund just being set up-

help@funds4families.com

 

Matching Grants:

www.cadmanfoundation.org

www.thrivent.com in some communities

 

Other ideas:

www.nmfa.org-Military Adoption Reimbursement

Employer Adoption benefits- ask some don’t publicize. www.adoptionfriendlyworkplace.org

www.nacac.org/adoptionsubsidy.html state by state subsidies

www.theadoptionguide.com

Lions Club check for your area

Masons check for your area

Shriners check for your area

 

Airfare:

www.aa.com air fare for medical treatment for kids Miles for kids program

www.nefe.org/adoption- budgeting information for adoption

www.federaltravel.com Airfare specials for adoptive families

www.fellowship.com

www.lowticket.com

www.servanttravel.com

Delta SkyWish can help with travel costs for children who are adopted with an illness and who need immediate medical attention. 800-296-1217
Free escort service by former airline employees:1-800-214-4669

www.aa.com air fare for medical treatment for kids

 

Fundraising:

Do a website search for Fundraising ideas for adoption. There are many ideas and products with a focus on raising money for adoption.

www.onedollaradoption.com 

www.Annabears0.tripod.com

www.amotherslovefundraising.com

www.jillsavage.org

 

Donations to your family’s adoption:

www.Gotchagiftregistry.com so friends can contribute to your adoption

www.myregistry.com request monetary donations for your adoption.

www.nhf.org/index.htm

www.childadoptionfunds.org- help set up individual foundations to donate with tax deductions for adoption

www.adoption.org information on donations to adoption accounts

 
Brenda Compton
Senior Adoption Consultant
International Family Services
Brenda@ifservices.org
bcb2001@centurytel.net
(417) 332-0844