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A Child Waits Foundation -older and special needs |
Helping Kids Cope |
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AdoptionFinancing.com A network of more than 30 different lenders who can help find the right financing for your adoption. |
Help Us Adopt -homestudy required -must not be pursuing fertility treatments while trying to adopt -application online |
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Advanced Patient Financing APF originally financed medical bills and has subsequently branched out into adoption. |
His Kids Too! -international adoptions only |
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Boatner Family Foundation A small foundation providing grants from $1,000-$10,000. The Boatner Foundation P.O. Box 132272, The Woodlands TX 77393-2272 |
Home Equity Loan Interest is usually tax-deductible. Consult your bank or lender for more information |
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Dave Thomas Foundation A foundation committed to ensuring that adoption from the foster care system is streamlined, affordable and accessible to any family wanting to adopt. 800-275-3832 |
International Adoption Assistance Foundation, Inc. 334-633-4300 |
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Employer Adoption Assistance Benefit Many employers have adoption expense programs available. Ask your employer about this benefit or to request a list of employers who provide adoption benefits. http://www.adoptionfriendlyworkplace.org or http://www.benefitsguides.com |
International Care, Inc. Grants up to $10,000 to families adopting international orphans. |
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Federal Adoption Tax Credit This tax credit provides the adoptive parents with a $10,000 credit per child for expenses paid to adopt. For incomes below $150,000, the entire credit can be taken. For incomes between $150,000-$180,000, a partial credit can be taken. For detailed information, review IRS Form 8839 and instructions. |
JVS Foundation Offers grants amounting to $2,000 or more to families adopting. 877-905-2367 |
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Federal and State Subsidy Programs If you adopt a child who has special needs, he/she may be eligible for a federal or state adoption subsidy, designed to help offset the short- and long-term costs associated with adopting children who need special services. NACAC's Adoption Subsidy Resource Center at 800-470-6665 |
Military Subsidies The military will reimburse active-duty personnel for most one-time adoption costs up to $2,000 per child. |
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A nonprofit foundation that helps families overcome some of the initial financial burdens of adoption (home study, legal fees, etc.). |
National Adoption Foundation -this is an online fundraising account -50% of the money is disbursed directly back to you as a cash grant -your account can still be used to raise $ for medical bills, etc. after adoption -you can set up the account online |
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Gift of Adoption Fund -domestic/international -$1,000-$7,500 average= $3,500 -downloadable application -$40 application fee- one time only |
NAF Loan Program The Adoption Assistance Loan is offered to you by NAF in partnership with American General Financial Services. Call 888-627-8767 for an application. |
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Gift Money Often family members will give loved ones who are adopting a personal loan or monetary gift to assist with adoption costs. |
National Endowment of Financial Education Booklet available, titled "How to Make Adoption an Affordable Option." Call 888-878-3256 to order and reference item #508-F. |
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God's Grace Adoption Ministry Nonprofit organization that helps Christian adoptive parents overcome the financial obstacles of adoption. Based on financial need. |
Reece's Rainbow -domestic/international -grants awarded through donations -online fundraising account -fundraising is based on your own efforts -$25 one time application fee |
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Hebrew Free Loan Association Offers interest-free loans to Jewish adults who wish to adopt children internationally or domestically. A single person or couple may borrow up to $10,000 toward the expenses incurred for the adoption of a child. |
State Adoption Tax Credit Classified state employees are entitled to a State Adoption Employee Benefit allowing them to receive up to $3,000 per adoption. |