Grants and Loans
Applying for grants and loans are a great way to off set the initial cost of an adoption. The following website is a great resource to get you started as you consider financing your adoption.
www.resources4adoption.com
Private Adoption/ Special Needs
www.specialangelsadoption.org - This is not an adoption agency and their services are free.
www.spence-chapin.org -
They help place domestic or international special needs children.
www.chask.org - Christian Homes And Special Kids
www.adoptionnetwork.com -
They assist with adoption placements of special need infants.
www.spence-chapin.org -
They help place domestic or international special needs children.
www.chask.org - Christian Homes And Special Kids
www.adoptionnetwork.com -
They assist with adoption placements of special need infants.
Self Directed Adoption
Self directed adoptions are more risky, but they also offer a ministry opportunity. Prospective adoptive parents can send out their information, so pregnant mothers can review and select an adoptive family. The following links provide information and a registry for this type of adoption.
www.adoptions.com
www.adoptions.com
International Adoption
Information regarding International Adoptions can be found at the U.S. Department of States Inter Country Adoption website.
www.wacap.org - WACAP (World Association for Children and Parents) is one of the largest and most experienced international nonprofit adoption and child assistance agencies in the United States.
www.wacap.org - WACAP (World Association for Children and Parents) is one of the largest and most experienced international nonprofit adoption and child assistance agencies in the United States.
Foster Care Adoption
You do not have to be a foster parent to adopt from the foster system. All adoptions are free except for a few incidentals such as physicals. The children are generally accompanied by a monthly stipend and retain their medical card. Services remain available until the child becomes an adult.
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